3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local, Music

PHOTOS: Thousands turn out for Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain

Check out scenes from the annual festival featuring local artisans, food, music, shopping and sourwood honey

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Outdoors

137-acre Mars Hill land preservation project aims to expand recreation opportunities

Norfolk Southern and Trust for Public Land are collaborating with local leaders and community members on a 137-acre land preservation project at Bailey Mountain in Mars Hill, N.C.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Black Mountain weighs $20M new public safety building

Officials want more engineering work before deciding whether to repair the existing facility or pursue a new $20 million building

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Swannanoa recovery takes shape as county seeks input on Owen Park, resilience plan

Residents will have multiple opportunities this month to weigh in on Owen Park’s redesign, a long-term Swannanoa resilience plan and millions in proposed Helene recovery investments

3 weeks ago in Community, Food & Drink, Local

Over 47,000 pounds of food donated through VA Health Care System competition

The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System and the Mountain Home VA Health Care System, based in Johnson City, Tennessee, collectively donated 47,100 pounds of food through the annual Mountain Cup Challenge food drive.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local

Hall Fletcher Elementary renovation to continue throughout school year

The elementary school, located on Ridgelawn Road in West Asheville, is currently in the process of renovating its mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, Politics

Pisgah Legal leaders concerned Helene recovery could be impacted by state funding cuts

Pisgah Legal Services is a regional nonprofit providing free civil legal consultation to low-income residents of 18 Western North Carolina counties. However, the recent redirection of millions in state funding could have a major impact on the assistance they are able to provide.

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Native Advertising

Tombstone Tales: A Fairview grave says James Brevard ‘became a seraph.’ Who was he?

Buried at Cane Creek Cemetery in 1847, the farmer, postmaster and state legislator left a public record that helps explain an extraordinary epitaph.

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector update: Westgate flyover closure, detour

NCDOT says paving continues near Hill and Broadway streets

3 weeks ago in Local, Politics

Hendersonville appoints longtime city official as new city manager

Brian Pahle will become the new city manager of Hendersonville on Thursday, Oct. 1, after he was appointed by Hendersonville City Council on Thursday, August 6.

3 weeks ago in Local

Asheville Regional Airport cuts ribbon on 121-foot control tower

New tower replaces 1961 facility as AVL prepares for continued growth and expanded air traffic technology

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Local, On The Town

Habitat for Humanity launches ReUse contest for creative upcycling

The 15th annual contest invites Asheville residents to show off innovative furniture, dwellings and art projects made of used building materials. Winners in all three categories, voted on by the public, will receive a $200 Habitat for Humanity ReStore gift card.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town

NCDOT to begin major West Asheville road resurfacing project Sunday

The latest chapter in a $7 million overhaul of West Asheville will begin this Sunday, Aug. 9, on Haywood Road. The project will stretch along the street for the next three months.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.

3 weeks ago in World

Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians

A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.

3 weeks ago in World

Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say

A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

911 calls shed new light on Asheville shooting, but key questions remain

Callers reported dozens of shots and people fighting to survive as police responded to the July 19 attack

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Flock cameras: Asheville police explain use of 11 license plate readers

The Asheville Police Department has 11 Flock cameras scattered around the city. Among the public, the cameras have been a controversial installation, but APD says that there are serious safeguards around their use.

3 weeks ago in Local

University of Florida, Saga Communications announce 7-year deal

Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities and advances the future of local broadcasting