Lifestyle
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 8 – 10
Dog Day Afternoon, outdoor walks, theater, baseball and live music offer plenty of ways to spend Mother’s Day weekend across the 828.
11 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
New Asheville Pride festival marks 1st June fest in nearly 30 years
June may be Pride Month, but Asheville Pride festivals have been traditionally held in the fall. That is, until this summer. June 26-28, 2026 marks the debut of AVL Stonewall Fest, a new Pride Month festival.
14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Police: Driver charged in April crash that later claimed woman’s life
Crash investigation results in misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge, Asheville police say
17 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital
Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings
19 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 eastbound lanes closed near Weaverville after crash
Closure affecting both lanes near U.S. 19 Business interchange
Entertainment
26 minutes ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 8 – 10
Dog Day Afternoon, outdoor walks, theater, baseball and live music offer plenty of ways to spend Mother’s Day weekend across the 828.
11 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, Outdoors
New Asheville Pride festival marks 1st June fest in nearly 30 years
June may be Pride Month, but Asheville Pride festivals have been traditionally held in the fall. That is, until this summer. June 26-28, 2026 marks the debut of AVL Stonewall Fest, a new Pride Month festival.
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Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.