2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Four people 19 or younger arrested in Asheville armed robbery

The Asheville Police Department arrested two young adults and two juveniles in connection with an assault and armed robbery that occurred near downtown Asheville last night.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Dogwood Court drug bust: Over 50 grams of fentanyl seized in arrest

Three people were arrested on drug trafficking charges last week after an investigation by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Illegal Gun Reduction and Narcotics Task Force.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

I-26 Connector: French Broad River construction begins

Temporary causeway work starts as Asheville highway project moves forward

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

Leaf Global Arts announces end of operations amid financial challenges

In an open letter to the community, Leaf Global Arts announced that Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, would mark the end of the arts programming organization in its current form, citing financial difficulties.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

No new developments in Biltmore Avenue shooting, APD says

Asheville police say there is nothing new to report in the investigation after detectives previously identified several suspects and executed more than 25 warrants and subpoenas

2 weeks ago in Sports

Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans

Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

2 weeks ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising

Fall HVAC maintenance in Asheville: Why you should schedule service before cooler weather arrives

When should you schedule fall HVAC maintenance? MB HAYNES explains why Asheville and Western North Carolina homeowners don't have to wait for cooler weather to start planning ahead.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville property targeted in drug, prostitution nuisance case

Property on Brookshire Street will be turned over to a family member and must meet city codes

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Asheville weather: Storms, flooding possible Friday

Strong thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, downpours and isolated flash flooding to Asheville and Buncombe County

2 weeks ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

2 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local

UNC Asheville students help identify weakness in drug-resistant staph bacteria

A paper published by a University of North Carolina Asheville biology professor and a team of 12 students has identified a promising development for combating drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or staph bacteria.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Ending Flock wouldn’t end Asheville’s license plate surveillance

Council will vote Tuesday on Flock as APD continues using 162 Axon ALPR cameras

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

NC Medicaid changes: Spanish-language town hall set for Aug. 25

NCDHHS will explain upcoming federal and state changes and resources available to people affected by the new rules.

2 weeks ago in Education, Local

3 Asheville-area high schools rank among NC’s top 100

Nesbitt Discovery Academy landed at No. 6, followed by School of Inquiry and Life Sciences and Hendersonville High School

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Earth Fare says Westgate shops will continue operating for ‘years’ despite UNC Health sale

Westgate Shopping Center was purchased by UNC Health as a potential new hospital earlier this summer. Then, the Westgate Parkway flyover was closed to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project. However, current Westgate businesses are not going anywhere anytime soon.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville Fire Department opens Explorer Program for teens

Teens ages 14-18 can apply for the hands-on program offering firefighting training, mentorship and leadership skills

2 weeks ago in Sports

No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee

Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1

Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027

The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany next year as part of the NHL and NHLPA's efforts to grow hockey in the country, the league announced Thursday.