2 weeks ago in Local

Helene funds, KOA rezoning top Buncombe County agenda

Commissioners will consider several issues affecting development, disaster recovery and county spending Tuesday

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing

Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, kicking off weeks of testimony that will revisit what happened on a Las Vegas street nearly 30 years ago.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’

Andrew Garfield wants audiences to look up from their phones and remember that there is still plenty of magic in the world around them. That idea drew the two-time Oscar nominee to "The Magic Faraway Tree," a family adventure about Tim, a stay-at-home father whose family is forced to reconsider life after his wife, Polly, quits her job.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including "Heroes" and "Nashville," died Sunday at an apartment complex in South Carolina where she was found unresponsive, police said. She was 36.

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Hiker rescued after 50-foot fall at Grandfather Mountain

Multiple rescue agencies worked together to reach the injured hiker and prepare the patient for a helicopter extraction

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

‘Heroes’ star Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 in Upstate

Police say Panettiere was found unresponsive at Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville and pronounced dead at the scene

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Asheville weather: Heat, severe storms possible Monday

Asheville could reach 91 degrees Monday as forecasters warn of severe storms and damaging winds across WNC

2 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Perspectives

I-26 Connector project: 3rd-generation Burton Street resident shares concerns about community’s future

Clifford W. Cotton II, a lifelong resident of the Burton Street neighborhood, gave his perspective on the impact the I-26 Connector project and other recent development has had on his community.

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Blue Ridge Parkway tree removal plan draws opposition

Conservation groups are urging the National Park Service to reconsider a nearly 1,000-acre fuel reduction project

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

New bridge takes shape at Beacon Park in Swannanoa

Bridge installation marks another step toward Beacon Park’s planned fall 2026 opening

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local

Strangeville: Elvis, Asheville and a tiny Cherokee museum

Just off of Highway 19 on the way down to Cherokee, N.C., eagle-eyed drivers might spot the silhouette of Elvis Presley on the side of a small brown building. Inside, visitors will find the Elvis Museum, owned and curated by Dorothy "Dee" Smith.

3 weeks ago in Local

‘It’s a lifeline’: Asheville resident fears losing bus service under proposed ART changes

A proposed Asheville transit redesign would remove S2 service along part of Kenilworth Road, raising concerns among regular riders

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Restoration & Clean Up Service Expert

Why late summer is a critical time to check for hidden damage

Before fall arrives, now is the time to spot moisture, wear and repair issues summer may have left behind.

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector update: NCDOT answers reader questions

NCDOT says the Asheville project remains on track for completion in late 2031 as crews prepare for temporary causeway work in the French Broad River

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Strong thunderstorm moving into Asheville area

Storm moving east could bring 40 mph wind gusts and hail to parts of Western North Carolina

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Old Fort trail project moves forward with major new Pisgah National Forest trail

G5 Trail Collective seeks contractors for Trail C2, a major piece of the planned 42-mile Old Fort Trails Project

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Charter outage affects some Buncombe County 911 calls

Some Charter landline customers may have trouble reaching 911 because of a fiber break, officials said

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Asheville weather: Hot, humid weekend brings 90s and storm chances

Temperatures will climb into the low 90s across Asheville, with heat index values near 100 and afternoon thunderstorms possible through Sunday

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Tunnel Road road diet proposed from Beaucatcher Tunnel to South Tunnel Road

The French Broad River MPO is seeking public input on transportation projects that could compete for state funding

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, People at Work

Woodfin Coffee Department: Lifelong resident opens new coffee shop and café

Lucy Crown retired in June 2026 after 20 years working for the government. Two months later, her latest venture is already flourishing: Woodfin Coffee Department, a new coffee shop and café.