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4 weeks ago

Marshall to demolish old Town Hall, seeking next location

Following the catastrophic damage suffered by Marshall during Hurricane Helene, the town has been looking to rebuild or relocate many buildings in its downtown area. These assessments include Marshall Town Hall, which officials have announced will be demolished and reconstructed elsewhere.

4 weeks ago

Fill up on Mehfil: Swannanoa food truck offering free Thanksgiving meal

Later this afternoon, Mehfil, a local Indian restaurant, will offer a free meal to the Swannanoa community in celebration of Thanksgiving gratitude.

4 weeks ago

Thanksgiving cold snap to bring dangerous winds to Asheville area

Wind chills in the teens, 55 mph gusts and increased fire danger expected across the mountains

4 weeks ago

Buncombe County unable to send emergency alerts following cyber attack

Buncombe County emergency call, text and email alerts are down following a cyber attack on a third-party vendor, but 911 or emergency response operation have not been affected.

4 weeks ago

Asheville Regional Theater Auditions announced for 8+ local theater companies

The ARTAs will be held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2026 in Asheville. Registration is now open for ATA members at www.ashevilletheateralliance.org. Registration will open for non-members on Jan. 1, if spots remain available.

4 weeks ago

Asheville police use drone, K9 to catch armed robbery suspect

Officers say a drone and K9 team located the armed suspect in a wooded area after a robbery on Tunnel Road

4 weeks ago

Shopping local matters more than ever in Asheville area

Galleries, farmers markets and holiday pop-ups say supporting small businesses is key to rebuilding economy after Tropical Storm Helene

4 weeks ago

Salvage Station salvaged: RAD music venue returns under new roof

The new Salvage Station will be housed inside the former Asheville Waste Paper building, known locally for its iconic graffiti and murals, including a prominent painting of Homer Simpson and Bender from "Futurama" sharing a donut.

4 weeks ago

Cybersecurity issue forces closure of Jackson County schools

District moves to protect sensitive information while technicians restore critical services

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