2 weeks ago in Business, Local

Two years after Helene, WNC economic recovery remains uneven

Tourism spending has returned in some mountain counties while Asheville and other hard-hit areas remain below pre-storm levels

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

RAD Creative Campus: $15-20 million Asheville arts facility in development

A massive new arts facility could be coming soon to the River Arts District. The RAD Creative Campus, a 36,000 square foot, two-building center for working artists, cultural activation and community engagement, is now in the works, officials say.

3 weeks ago in Local

Small plane crashes in Arden, injuring 2

Aircraft came down in field near Roberts Lake Drive after emergency parachute deployed

3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Helene’s $214 million toll on North Carolina forests

Private landowners are still seeking relief as state and federal forest agencies plan another decade of recovery

3 weeks ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local

Repair or replace? What to do with damaged jewelry

Some jewelry problems are worth fixing. Others may be signs it's time to replace the piece.

3 weeks ago in Community, Housing, Local

26-acre Haw Creek property slated for renovation into housing and more

A 26-acre Haw Creek property, including five homes, wooded and open areas, a barn, a workshop and other buildings, has been purchased by a family-owned LLC for renovation and thoughtful development.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, Outdoors

‘Dolly’ to the NC Zoo: Asheville black bear to be kept alive in zoo partnership

After previously announcing that a black bear that has habitually broken into homes in a North Asheville neighborhood would be put down, officials have announced a collaboration with the North Carolina Zoo to keep the bear alive.

3 weeks ago in Asheville History

Strangeville: The Cherokee village that legend says disappeared into a mountain

Near Brevard, a roadside marker remembers the lost Cherokee settlement of Kanasta. More than a century ago, a researcher recorded a strange story about what happened to its people.

3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Nearly 2 years after Helene, Marshall keeps rebuilding

French Broad Exchange has reopened, while a new public service complex and post office are on the way

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports

828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 18

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local, Photo, Sports

Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament has been major draw for WNC, officials say

The Biltmore Championship Asheville, the first PGA Tour golf tournament in the Asheville area in over 80 years, has been a major draw for Western North Carolina, Explore Asheville said.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Juvenile arrested in connection with Atkinson Street shooting

A juvenile wanted in connection with an April 2026 shooting on Atkinson Street, located by the Hillcrest Apartments complex in Asheville, has turned themselves in.

3 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Outdoors

Woodfin PVC pipe company invests $500,000 in French Broad River cleanup

Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene, IPEX Inc., a PVC pipe manufacturing company, has announced a $500,000 commitment to local conservation nonprofit MountainTrue to continue cleaning up debris in the French Broad River.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Man charged after South French Broad Avenue stabbing

Victim taken to Mission Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

3 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local

Recalled Laura Lynn soaps were sold at all Ingles stores

Ingles says 1,714 units were removed from shelves in July, and customers with affected products can get a full refund without a receipt

3 weeks ago in Local

I-26 Connector update: Hill Street closure changes Asheville traffic

Long-term closure near Atkinson Street will remain in place through at least 2027; no additional traffic shifts are scheduled

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

3 weeks ago in Local

Asheville finance director retiring after 28 years

Tony McDowell helped guide city finances through Helene, COVID-19 and major bond programs