4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94

Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry's most powerful figures, launching or resurrecting the careers of such superstars as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys, has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi becomes top scorer in World Cup history with two more goals for Argentina

Scoring goals and breaking records is what Lionel Messi does, and it's what he did again Monday at the World Cup. The Argentina captain, who many consider the greatest player of all time, scored two more World Cup goals on Monday in his team's 2-0 victory over Austria. That gave him a record total of 18 at the world's biggest tournament.

4 weeks ago in Local

Property tax reappraisal freeze sparks confusion for Asheville budget

New state law halts reappraisals in Buncombe County as leaders raise concerns during Helene recovery update meeting

4 weeks ago in Local

WNC still needs $10B as Helene recovery enters next phase, officials say

State leaders say housing, roads, water systems and economic recovery still need billions in funding

4 weeks ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville officials reveal new design for Oakley fire station

City officials have unveiled the latest design concept for a new Fire Station 9, the center of the first phase in plans to modernize public safety facilities in the Oakley community of east Asheville.

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Expect delays: I-26 East lanes closing overnight Tuesday

All eastbound lanes near mile marker 33 scheduled to close from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction work

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Crash closes lane on I-240 East near Exit 3A in Asheville

Drivers should expect delays Monday morning as crews respond to a crash in Buncombe County

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors

Severe storm threat expands across Asheville area

The National Weather Service says damaging straight-line winds are the primary threat as storms move through region

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

July 4th Events and Fireworks in Asheville and Western North Carolina: 2026 Guide

Find Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades, festivals, live music and America 250 celebrations in Asheville, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Cherokee and more.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Vigil planned in Asheville as Patients Union raises concerns over care

Vigil scheduled June 29 at First Congregational Church is open to patients, families and health care workers

4 weeks ago in Local

Fireworks move opens door to bigger Buncombe County show

Organizers say spectators will see a faster-paced show with new pyrotechnic designs

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Man arrested after French Broad river rescue near Asheville

A man was arrested after a French Broad River rescue, but current charges involve threats, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer

4 weeks ago in Housing, Local, Outdoors

$70M in bonds headed to November ballot after Buncombe board vote

Commissioners approve ballot questions for $30 million open space bond and $40 million housing bond

1 month ago in Asheville History, Local

Tombstone Tales: Flat Rock grave links to Declaration of Independence signer

As America marks its 250th anniversary, a grave at St. John in the Wilderness Cemetery connects Flat Rock to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a young man remembered not for his famous name, but for his character.

1 month ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Henderson County school employee arrested on sex offense charges

Investigation centers on allegations of an inappropriate relationship between a school employee and student