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2 weeks ago

Asheville-based Aeroflow Health named 2025 HME Provider of the Year

The health care company earns national recognition for innovation, patient access and community partnerships

2 weeks ago

Make-a-mask: Trackside Studios’ Clay Sayre to lead Halloween mask workshop

Sayre's class, "Make a Monster Mask!," will be held from noon to 4 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 24, in the Trackside classroom, 375 Depot St.

2 weeks ago

Boo-vard: Halloweenfest 2025 set for this weekend in downtown Brevard

Everyone is invited to a haunting in the holler this weekend. Brevard will host its annual Halloweenfest this Saturday, complete with trick-or-treating, a costume parade and other spooky festivities.

2 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 24-26

Need weekend plans? Look no further than our weekend guide to Asheville and Western North Carolina, complete with everything from monster mask workshops to all day Halloween festivals.

2 weeks ago

2 killed in Yancey County UTV accident

Preliminary findings show speed was not a factor; investigation ongoing

2 weeks ago

Freeze Warning issued for Asheville area

National Weather Service warns of subfreezing temperatures tonight; mountain snow possible next week

2 weeks ago

Expect detours: Church Street paving project starts next week

NCDOT crews will work from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. through November; detours set along Main and King streets in Hendersonville

2 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: Luminosa offers Italian perfection on Battery Park

From flawless cocktails to lemon pizza and a vibe straight out of 1960s Manhattan, this gem in Asheville's Flatiron Building delivers sophistication without pretension

2 weeks ago

Thomas Wolfe Memorial to host spooky story walkthrough this Saturday

This weekend, prepare for tales from beyond the grave at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial in downtown Asheville. Guests at the author's Old Kentucky Home can expect to hear spooky stories of death, spirits and more, just in time for Halloween.

2 weeks ago

Prominent downtown Asheville art gallery names new director

Nicole McConville, an arts professional with nearly three decades of experience in the Asheville creative community, has been named as the new gallery director at Blue Spiral.

2 weeks ago

NC lawmakers approve new Trump-backed congressional map

Republicans say redistricting strengthens Trump’s congressional majority; Democrats call it racial gerrymandering

2 weeks ago

Not So Spooky party offers inclusive fun for Asheville kids

Halloween event at We Rock the Spectrum gym designed for children of all abilities, with sensory-friendly activities

2 weeks ago

Pet Connection: Fredrick

Fredrick is a 4-year-old, 75-pound mixed-breed dog looking for his forever home

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Gas leak in Asheville’s Montford neighborhood stopped

Residents within a two-block radius are urged to leave the area immediately

2 weeks ago

Helicopter crews to clear Helene debris from South Toe River

Yancey County officials say the operation will help protect the river ecosystem and nearby communities

2 weeks ago

Officials urge Buncombe residents to avoid burning as fire risk rises

No burn ban issued, but warnings in effect for Western North Carolina

2 weeks ago

Buncombe County commissioners launch Helene Recovery Office

New office to oversee $14 million in storm-related projects

2 weeks ago

Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam returns to support Helene recovery

Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman and a Phil Lesh tribute highlight the 2025 lineup benefiting Asheville charities

2 weeks ago

NC Senate passes Congressional map amid cries of gerrymandering

Voting rights groups warn the plan dismantles historic Black district and tilts power sharply toward Republicans

2 weeks ago

Mission Hospital placed in Immediate Jeopardy again

Advocates say chronic understaffing continues to endanger patients, Mission disputes findings, pledges cooperation

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