Local » Page 9

3 weeks ago

Fire risk high again today in Western North Carolina

Low humidity, dry brush and winds up to 25 mph could cause fires to spread quickly

3 weeks ago

Music venue White Horse announces free “Student Nights” for local college kids

White Horse Black Mountain, a local music nonprofit in Black Mountain, N.C., has announced that performances which fall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be "Student Nights," with admission free-of-charge for local college kids with a school ID.

3 weeks ago

Asheville staff begin review of Enka/Candler Costco project

City planners highlight design, parking and traffic issues at early review

3 weeks ago

‘The Running Man’ has a charley horse of a third act – 828reviewsNOW

Following "The Long Walk" in September, "The Running Man" is the second film adaptation this year of a Stephen King novel about dystopian, gamified exercise. Like its downer cousin, I wouldn't race to see it. Read more in our 828reviewsNOW look at Edgar Wright's new movie.

3 weeks ago

West Buncombe fire crews respond to gas leak

Crews on scene at Mount Carmel and Viewpoint Lane

3 weeks ago

Holiday cheer lights up downtown Hendersonville

Tree lighting, holiday markets, parades and carriage rides highlight season in historic downtown

3 weeks ago

I-26 overnight closures planned in Asheville area this week

Detours will redirect traffic via Brevard, Long Shoals and Hendersonville roads

3 weeks ago

Asheville partnership powers charity cyclists, promotes arthritis awareness

Fuel Goods joins Arthritis Foundation rides, including Asheville’s Carolina Hills Classic

3 weeks ago

Dry air, gusty winds drive wildfire risk across Asheville area

Forest Service reports several active fires as burn bans and warnings spread across the region

4 weeks ago

WNC schools help state save millions through energy efficiency

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Western Carolina University recognized for significant utility reductions

4 weeks ago

Give the gift of baseball: Asheville Tourists launch holiday bundle

Supplies are limited for the team’s new holiday package, combining tickets and branded gear

4 weeks ago

Holiday shopping with a purpose: Asheville shop promotes diversity, inclusion

Shoppers can find eccentric gifts while supporting neurodivergent adults in the workplace

4 weeks ago

Strangeville: The ghost lore of Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Memorial

The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville stands as both a historic landmark and the setting for lingering stories of love, loss, and memory.

4 weeks ago

Hikes of WNC: Little Bradley Falls

Located just outside of Saluda, N.C., Little Bradley Falls offers a short, rewarding trip to a breathtaking 50-foot cascade. While hikers should prepare for several creek crossings and tricky terrain, the mile-long trek is a worthwhile adventure.

4 weeks ago

Buncombe County SNAP update: Funding back, food drive surges

Asheville area residents donate more than 7,000 meals collected for those impacted by delays

4 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: Ben Wolfe, the brother behind Look Homeward, Angel

Ben Wolfe’s life was short, but his death left a mark that shaped his brother’s masterpiece and became one of Asheville’s most poignant literary stories.

4 weeks ago

828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

4 weeks ago

Asheville officials warn of possible ICE deployment

Mayor Manheimer and local officials urge calm, stress civil rights and public safety as community prepares

4 weeks ago

SART switch-up: Mars Hill theater names new artistic co-directors

A artistic vision is coming to the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre. The SART Board of Directors has named Janice Schreiber and Richard Seagle as Managing Artistic Co-Directors, effective immediately.

4 weeks ago

Smoke spreads across WNC from brush fire, Pisgah burn

Smoke visible from North Canton to Brevard as crews respond to brush fire and planned 1,200-acre burn

Recent Headlines

39 minutes ago in Sports

Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says

Fresh

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year contract with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

52 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spent night in county jail, hours after his firing

Fresh

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was still jailed on Thursday morning, according to court records, less than 24 hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."