Hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene, WNC Nature Center exceeds its own expectations by opening March 17 with a few renovations ...

Held March 17-18, at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel, the DIY Tourism Marketing Conference drew professionals from ...

For most of the city’s history, pure water has drawn people to Asheville. While two events in the last three years have ...

"After the storm, my heart turned to Psalm 70," says Rev. Dusty Black. "The psalmist is pleading with God for victory over ...

As of January, the most recent figures available, Asheville had a 6% unemployment rate — the state’s highest —  according to ...

Originally opened in 2006, Echo Mountain transformed a century-old church into one of the most sought-after recording spaces in the Southeast. Over the years, it has hosted a diverse range of artists, ...

The French Broad River MPO will be hosting three public meetings next week to gather input on two important regional planning initiatives. A flyer on the upcoming meetings is attached. The two ...

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As of 8 a.m. on April 2, the statewide burn ban has been lifted, and the Buncombe County local open burning ban has been lifted effective 10 a.m. Residents are reminded to adhere to all local fire ...

We have had multiple reports of an individual calling and claiming to be from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office (specifically Lt. Jenkins). The callers have been demanding and intimidating, trying ...

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE YOUR FARM REMAIN A FARM FOR GENERATIONS TO COME? Farm and forestry landowner meeting to learn about conservation and agricultural easements and funding oppor ...