Local
8 hours ago
Hendersonville to launch free mulch giveaway program for all WNC residents
The city of Hendersonville will begin to offer mulch for free to the community at the end of this month. Participants do not have to be Hendersonville residents to receive mulch.
9 hours ago
State fair preview: Officials offer safety reassurance ahead of opening
State and regional safety officials congregated at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center today to provide reassurance and a safety update in advance of the NC Mountain State Fair this weekend.
12 hours ago
NC Forest Service receives nearly $65 million in Helene recovery funds
Earlier today, state and federal forest services signed a 10-year, nearly $65 million Good Neighbor Authority commitment to Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.
13 hours ago
Former WNC DA Greg Newman hired by Henderson County Sheriff’s Office
Newman, who was removed from office in 2021, is now serving as a staff attorney for the sheriff's office
16 hours ago
Roadless Rule rallies planned in Swannanoa, Boone
Sierra Club, MountainTrue and The Wilderness Society are hosting the Swannanoa event as federal officials consider ending the national rule
19 hours ago
Edwards bill would fine hospitals $10,000 a day for repeat safety violations
Legislation comes after repeated federal ‘immediate jeopardy’ findings at Asheville's Mission Hospital
19 hours ago
Revival Continues music auction to support Swannanoa’s Helene recovery
Asheville Media Group’s online auction features autographed music memorabilia and radio experiences, with proceeds benefiting Swannanoa Resilience Hub.
1 day ago
140+ Buncombe County businesses to participate in PGA TOUR promotional map
As the PGA TOUR Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament approaches, Explore Asheville has launched an interactive map of Buncombe County businesses called Play Through the Mountains. The database spotlights discounts, dining packages and other deals at more than 140 local businesses.
1 day ago
Woodfin man sentenced to 70-96 months for attempted fentanyl trafficking
Anastacio Robert Molina, 49, pled guilty to attempted trafficking in fentanyl earlier this week after he was arrested in April 2026.
2 days ago
‘This tastes like home’: New café feeds downtown Asheville authentic Ukrainian cuisine
Slava is a new café and bakery in downtown Asheville. The café specializes in Ukrainian food, which has made the spot a growing favorite for patrons looking for a taste of home and newcomers to European cuisine.
2 days ago
Asheville council takes new look at bear conflicts
Residents urge the city to do more as bears turn to trash and other food sources
2 days ago
I-26 westbound lanes closed near Aiken Road in Asheville
Both lanes closed past Exit 21 as crews remove dirt from construction zone
2 days ago
Want to skip the parkway crowds? Try these fall color spots instead
These scenic spots offer mountain views, hiking and changing leaves without making the Blue Ridge Parkway your only stop
2 days ago
Asheville tenants gain new protection from unsafe housing
Measure gives renters another tool when serious housing safety violations go unresolved
2 days ago
Brevard police withdraw license plate reader proposal
Public concerns over privacy and surveillance prompted Chief Christy Wentzell to withdraw the plan
2 days ago
I-26 Connector: Hill Street to close, making way for new bridge, roundabout
As the Interstate 26 Connector project continues across Asheville, roadways have steadily closed to make way for construction. Hill Street, located just outside downtown, will close beginning Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.
2 days ago
Buncombe County man pleads guilty to meth trafficking, illegal firearm possession
Irvin Franklin Freeman, 46, was sentenced to 70-93 months in a North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Facility after he pled guilty to methamphetamine trafficking and possession of a firearm by a felon.
2 days ago
Hendersonville to host 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony at county courthouse
Henderson County will remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center later this week, with a ceremony in front of the county courthouse.
2 days ago
21 Buncombe County recipients chosen for nearly $38,000 in arts program funding
ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has selected 21 organizations and individuals from Buncombe County for the 2026-27 Arts Build Community grants. The funding, totaled at $37,997, will support free community art programs around the county.
3 days ago
Marion man charged with felony after carrying pot into McDowell County jail
Brandon Lee Henry, 38, was arrested on domestic assault charges and transported to the McDowell County Detention Center, where he was discovered to be in possession of marijuana.
