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4 days ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 8 – 10

Dog Day Afternoon, outdoor walks, theater, baseball and live music offer plenty of ways to spend Mother’s Day weekend across the 828.

Smiling man with glasses stands in front of a bright mural of oversized orange-yellow sunflowers with green leaves.

5 days ago

New Asheville Pride festival marks 1st June fest in nearly 30 years

June may be Pride Month, but Asheville Pride festivals have been traditionally held in the fall. That is, until this summer. June 26-28, 2026 marks the debut of AVL Stonewall Fest, a new Pride Month festival.

Jane Neill Hughes

5 days ago

Police: Driver charged in April crash that later claimed woman’s life

Crash investigation results in misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge, Asheville police say

Mission Hospital sign in front of landscaped gardens and a modern brick building under a blue sky with clouds, a welcoming campus view.

5 days ago

Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital

Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings

Road Closed sign

5 days ago

I-26 eastbound lanes closed near Weaverville after crash

Closure affecting both lanes near U.S. 19 Business interchange

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with a beige brick facade, tall windows, and surrounding trees; sign reads 'BUNCOMBE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' above the entrance

5 days ago

Property taxes dominate Buncombe County budget debate

Residents urge commissioners to stick to revenue-neutral rate as officials propose spending plan above it

The remnants of a waterline serving Asheville, N.C., is piled up downstream from North Fork Reservoir, a main source of water for the city, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, after the line was destroyed during Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, N.C. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

5 days ago

Asheville rebuilding water system to handle storms after Helene

City plans upgrades to treat muddy water and protect infrastructure from extreme weather

Three-day precipitation forecast map for Greenville-Spartanburg area, showing rainfall amounts by color with city labels and borders.

5 days ago

Heavy rain, strong storms expected in Asheville area

Mountains could see up to 2 inches of rain; isolated flooding possible

Wooden market stand with baskets of onions and potatoes, bananas, and a potted plant beside a bulletin board of posters.

5 days ago

Swannanoa Valley nonprofits share $125K in new grant funding

Community-driven endowment focuses on urgent needs like food, safety and education

Rustic log cabin with a stone chimney beneath green trees in a sunny park next to a cobblestone path and grassy lawn.

6 days ago

Mountain Gateway Museum opens gateway of opportunity for WNC teachers

This summer, middle school teachers from across Western North Carolina are invited to apply for a professional development opportunity at the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort, N.C.

Severe Weather Outlook map for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, highlighting risk areas around Asheville, Hickory, Charlotte with legend and NOAA/NWS logo in the corner.

6 days ago

Heads up, Asheville: Storms could pack a punch Wednesday

Afternoon and evening storms may bring gusty winds, hail and heavy rain to WNC

FILE - Tennessee starting pitcher/relief pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game, Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis,File)

6 days ago

Weaverville’s Karlyn Pickens goes No. 1 in AUSL draft

Former coach calls Pickens’ journey “the greatest honor of my coaching career”

Infographic titled 'Prepare Before Hurricane Season' with five steps: evacuation plan, disaster supplies, insurance checkup, contact list, and home strengthening.

6 days ago

Hurricanes don’t have to hit NC to impact Asheville area

Officials push early prep ahead of 2026 hurricane season

House at night

6 days ago

Buncombe property appeal deadline is today

Board of Equalization to adjourn at 1 p.m.; more than 13,000 appeals already filed

Baseball catcher in light mint-green chest protector and mask, mid-throw against a blue geometric backdrop.

7 days ago

Astros honor Asheville’s Schiavone as top minor leaguer for April

Tourists catcher piling up homers, RBIs in standout start to 2026 season

7 days ago

Small earthquake recorded near Canton

Minor tremor is latest in string of quakes across southern Appalachians

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

1 week ago

5 charged in Buncombe County AT&T wire theft ring

Investigation tied to widespread outages uncovers burn sites, stolen wire worth hundreds of thousands

Yellow police line tape reading 'DO NOT CROSS' wrapped around a wooden utility pole and a nearby metal post, cordoning off a sidewalk area in a residential street.

1 week ago

Federal, local officials meet in Asheville to discuss violent crime concerns

U.S. attorney says coordinated effort aims to disrupt gangs, support prevention and reduce violence

Outdoor festival with a crowd seated on grass under colorful bunting, trees providing shade and a bright blue sky.

1 week ago

Dr. Dog, Grace Bowers, more in ‘wave one’ of AVL Sounds Fest lineup

AVL Sounds Fest, a successor to Asheville music festival AVLFest, will be held across the city this August. Before tickets go on sale to the public today, the festival has announced "wave one" of its artist lineup.

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with a beige brick facade, tall windows, and surrounding trees; sign reads 'BUNCOMBE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' above the entrance

1 week ago

Swannanoa residents invited to review 20-year planning proposals

New Buncombe County poll asks residents to weigh in on land use, transportation and development priorities

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3 hours ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027

The Beatles are headed back to one of the band's most famous sites with a new fan experience in London. Apple Corps Ltd, the company founded by the Fab Four, announced Monday that it will open a new seven-floor fan experience at the company's early headquarters.