2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector update: NCDOT answers reader questions

NCDOT says the Asheville project remains on track for completion in late 2031 as crews prepare for temporary causeway work in the French Broad River

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Strong thunderstorm moving into Asheville area

Storm moving east could bring 40 mph wind gusts and hail to parts of Western North Carolina

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Old Fort trail project moves forward with major new Pisgah National Forest trail

G5 Trail Collective seeks contractors for Trail C2, a major piece of the planned 42-mile Old Fort Trails Project

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Charter outage affects some Buncombe County 911 calls

Some Charter landline customers may have trouble reaching 911 because of a fiber break, officials said

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Asheville weather: Hot, humid weekend brings 90s and storm chances

Temperatures will climb into the low 90s across Asheville, with heat index values near 100 and afternoon thunderstorms possible through Sunday

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Tunnel Road road diet proposed from Beaucatcher Tunnel to South Tunnel Road

The French Broad River MPO is seeking public input on transportation projects that could compete for state funding

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, People at Work

Woodfin Coffee Department: Lifelong resident opens new coffee shop and café

Lucy Crown retired in June 2026 after 20 years working for the government. Two months later, her latest venture is already flourishing: Woodfin Coffee Department, a new coffee shop and café.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Buncombe County tourist spending hit $2.6 billion in 2025, third-highest in North Carolina

A new study from Visit North Carolina has revealed that domestic and international tourists spent around $2.6 billion in the Asheville area in 2025, ranking the region third in state visitor economies.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014

Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala

Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.

2 weeks ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Fairview triple homicide: Death certificates detail how 3 Grant family members died

Death certificates show all three victims died by homicide, including one who suffered stab wounds and multiple gunshot wounds

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief

Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.

2 weeks ago in Community, Housing, Local

‘Who will still be here?’ Shiloh residents press Asheville candidates on neighborhood’s future

Housing affordability, infrastructure, Helene recovery and aging in place dominated a candidate forum ahead of Asheville’s Nov. 3 election

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 14-16

Picklepalooza, Eurofest Maggie Valley, Brews & Bears, the Asheville Quilt Show, live music, theater, outdoor volunteer work and community events are among the weekend options across WNC.

2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Education, Lifestyle, Local

ArtsAVL awards $57,800 in arts education grants for K-12 student programming

The grants will cover eight in-school and 12 out-of-school arts programs for Buncombe County students, including field trips, workshops and performances.

2 weeks ago in Community, Housing, Local

Shiloh residents want Asheville growth without losing their neighborhood

Longtime residents say housing, development, aging in place and generational homeownership will shape the future of the historically Black community