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7 days ago
Asheville airport launches support drive for unpaid TSA workers
Community encouraged to donate gift cards to help officers during government shutdown
7 days ago
Dry, windy conditions raise risk of wildfires in Asheville area
Outdoor burning discouraged as cold front brings dry air to the region
7 days ago
Henderson County orchard blooms with Tulip Blossom Days
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard opens u-pick tulip fields as spring arrives; other Asheville-area spots offer seasonal color
7 days ago
Asheville City to face One Knoxville in Open Cup showdown
Match at Greenwood Field carries chance to reach Round of 32
7 days ago
People at Work: Asheville cake maker says the joy is in the decorating
Shana McDowell says she never planned a baking career, but 17 years later her shop produces hundreds of cakes every month
1 week ago
Strangeville: The haunting of Mitchell County’s old courthouse
Workers and officials in Bakersville’s 1907 courthouse reported footsteps, slamming doors and even a mysterious voice during court.
1 week ago
Tombstone Tales: Charlie Silver’s grave and the enduring mystery of Frankie Silver
In the Kona community near Bakersville, a quiet cemetery holds the resting place of the young man at the center of one of North Carolina’s most debated 19th-century tragedies.
1 week ago
Hikes of WNC: Wildflowers light up trails across Asheville area
From Craggy Gardens to Graveyard Fields, hikers can find vibrant blooms at varying elevations. Check out our list of wildflower hiking trails.
1 week ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Thea-ATE-a Monstrousos’ is a puppet palooza
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.
1 week ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Mexican Scum’ is espectacular political satire
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.
1 week ago
‘Symbol of rebirth’: MANNA opens new freezer after Helene
Food bank expands cold storage by 233% as monthly food assistance visits top 200,000
1 week ago
Thrift store event brings art, crafts and furry friends to Asheville
Asheville Humane Society invites the community to meet adoptable pets and enjoy face painting, snacks, and a scavenger hunt at Luck of the Paws
1 week ago
Spring lawn season begins across Asheville area
Grass seed, fertilizer among most popular items at local hardware stores
1 week ago
Buncombe County closes on Deaverview Mountain land
342-acre property to become largest park in county system; design phase expected to begin this summer
1 week ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: The building bricks of ‘Made in America?’
The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Before the festival begins in earnest this Thursday, meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.
1 week ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: March 20-22
A gem show, a plant swap and the Harlem Globetrotters are just a few of the events coming through Asheville this weekend. Check out our activity guide for more.
1 week ago
Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies top national park visits
Despite 43-day partial shutdown, 26 parks set records in 2025, National Park Service says
2 weeks ago
Guilty plea gets Asheville man 30 years for killing
Garland Kuykendall Jr., 57, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in March 2024 shooting at Compass Point Village
2 weeks ago
Late surge lifts Asheville City SC past Greenville in U.S. Open Cup
Bilow and Assane score in final minutes to seal historic 3-1 win for the Blues
2 weeks ago
Fork & Dagger: Finally, ramen that hits the mark in Asheville
Murasaki cuts through the region’s uneven Japanese food scene with deeply satisfying broths, balanced flavors and thoughtful execution
