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Three horizontal murals A–C on a gray wall, each a colorful collage of people, nature, and animals.

7 days ago

Pack Memorial Library mural project invites public input, volunteers

Asheville installation part of Paint NC’s goal to create art in all 100 counties

Collage of logos for multiple community organizations (IFB Solutions, ABCCM, Children First, Communities in Schools, The Community Foundation...).

7 days ago

Asheville Merchants Fund awards $780,000 to Buncombe nonprofits

Grants target workforce training, economic growth and family stability

Front view of Buncombe County Administration building with beige brick and large windows; a decorative emblem is visible on the left side of the facade.

7 days ago

Buncombe County earns top marks from credit agencies

Stable outlook follows year of financial discipline and recovery challenges

Stone campus building with central arched entrance, flagpole, and surrounding green lawn on a sunny day; trees frame the scene.

1 week ago

Asheville opts for work day, BCS to stay open as teachers plan for May 1 rally

On Friday, May 1, public school workers from all over North Carolina will converge in Raleigh to take part in the Kids Over Corporations rally. According to the Buncombe County Association of Educators, over 100 local educators are projected to join in.

1 week ago

Two men face multiple charges after Asheville drug arrests

Authorities seize fentanyl, crack cocaine and handgun in West Asheville cases

Couple poses in front of a white signboard announcing a horse-riding event, smiling with arms around each other.

1 week ago

White Horse rebuilt: Music venue gallops back to Black Mountain

Just under four months after a section of White Horse Black Mountain collapsed during building renovation, the nonprofit music venue has reopened, with a full calendar of events on the way.

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1 week ago

Drought worsens across Asheville area as dry weather persists

March ranks among driest on record as conditions deteriorate statewide

Four wooden arched garage doors set in a stone building, with a covered porch and rustic stone columns. Outdoor lamps hang from the eave above the doors, and a shingled roof lines the upper level.

1 week ago

Garage door upgrades offer high returns for Asheville homeowners

New doors boost curb appeal, energy efficiency and resale value, experts say

1 week ago

Asheville City SC looks ahead after historic Open Cup run

Blues earned the John Motta Trophy as top amateur team and aim to build on momentum in 2026 season

Split image: left grayscale forest scene with a small stream; right a dirt woodland path with trees and a large rock nearby.

1 week ago

Beneath the Blue Ridge: Inside the investigation of Virginia Olson’s killing in Asheville

He saw Virginia Olson alive that afternoon. More than 50 years later, he still wonders who else was in the woods.

Facade of the Appalachian Theatre with a red APPALACHIAN sign and a marquee promoting a show on a sunny street.

1 week ago

Mountain movie palaces: The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, Boone, N.C.

The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is a multi-performing arts venue located in the downtown district of Boone, North Carolina. With over 80 years of history, the theater has almost as many stories to its name as movies it has shown. Learn more in our latest "Mountain Movie Palaces" feature.

1 week ago

Earth Day 2026 in Asheville and WNC: How locals can mark the day

From community efforts to simple ways to give back at home, here’s how Asheville and Western North Carolina can celebrate Earth Day on April 22.

Bronze statue of a male military figure in uniform atop a stone pedestal in a sunny park, with trees and a small pavilion nearby.

1 week ago

Strangeville: Why Burnsville, NC was named for a sea captain who never visited

Burnsville’s town square honors War of 1812 hero Otway Burns, the coastal sea captain whose support for western North Carolina helped earn him a mountain town bearing his name.

1 week ago

Asheville Fire launches volunteer emergency response team shaped by lessons from Helene

Shaped by lessons from Helene and other disasters, Asheville Fire’s new CERT program focuses on preparedness and neighbor-to-neighbor support.

Two performers in glittery black costumes with large purple headdresses on stage; a Color Me Asheville banner is in the background.

1 week ago

Purple team triumphs, $20K raised at colorful Goodwill fashion show

The 10th annual Color Me Asheville fashion show took to the stage at the Orange Peel last night. The Goodwill event, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, raised over $20,000 for Bounty & Soul, a local food-based nonprofit.

Charred fallen logs and smoldering brush in a forest, with yellow caution tape and a roadside marker in view.

1 week ago

Howard Gap Road reopens as Henderson County fire reaches 80% containment

Officials say no homes were damaged, but fire risk remains high as burn ban stays in place.

1 week ago

4 common workout myths that keep people from starting

Misconceptions about fitness often stop people before they begin. Here’s what to know as spring brings more chances to get moving in Western North Carolina.

1 week ago

4 bicycle thieves nabbed after nearly $50K in losses reported

According to APD, drone technology supported the arrest of Dakota Edward M Kudlacik, 30, Victor Shane Slack, 55, Tyler Dane Sherrill, 42, and Marc Robert Irvine, 51.

Cheerful woman with red lipstick wearing a white off-shoulder sweater that reads 'SAUCE-Y' against a gray studio backdrop, laughing and pulling a strand of hair.

1 week ago

Comedian Candice Guardino bringing ‘Italian Bred’ stories, songs to Wortham Center

Comedian Candice Guardino is coming to the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts this weekend with "Italian Bred," her one-woman, multi-character show.

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1 week ago

Metal vs. shingles: Roofing choice comes down to long-term value

Durability, energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs drive homeowner interest

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A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.