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Asheville council considers holding Parkside for arts facility

Proposal aims to engage local neighborhoods before any final decisions are made

3 weeks ago

Asheville airport launches support drive for unpaid TSA workers

Community encouraged to donate gift cards to help officers during government shutdown

3 weeks ago

Dry, windy conditions raise risk of wildfires in Asheville area

Outdoor burning discouraged as cold front brings dry air to the region

3 weeks ago

Henderson County orchard blooms with Tulip Blossom Days

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard opens u-pick tulip fields as spring arrives; other Asheville-area spots offer seasonal color

3 weeks ago

Asheville City to face One Knoxville in Open Cup showdown

Match at Greenwood Field carries chance to reach Round of 32

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People at Work: Asheville cake maker says the joy is in the decorating

Shana McDowell says she never planned a baking career, but 17 years later her shop produces hundreds of cakes every month

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Strangeville: The haunting of Mitchell County’s old courthouse

Workers and officials in Bakersville’s 1907 courthouse reported footsteps, slamming doors and even a mysterious voice during court.

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Tombstone Tales: Charlie Silver’s grave and the enduring mystery of Frankie Silver

In the Kona community near Bakersville, a quiet cemetery holds the resting place of the young man at the center of one of North Carolina’s most debated 19th-century tragedies.

3 weeks ago

Hikes of WNC: Wildflowers light up trails across Asheville area

From Craggy Gardens to Graveyard Fields, hikers can find vibrant blooms at varying elevations. Check out our list of wildflower hiking trails.

3 weeks ago

Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Thea-ATE-a Monstrousos’ is a puppet palooza

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.

3 weeks ago

Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Mexican Scum’ is espectacular political satire

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.

3 weeks ago

‘Symbol of rebirth’: MANNA opens new freezer after Helene

Food bank expands cold storage by 233% as monthly food assistance visits top 200,000

3 weeks ago

Thrift store event brings art, crafts and furry friends to Asheville

Asheville Humane Society invites the community to meet adoptable pets and enjoy face painting, snacks, and a scavenger hunt at Luck of the Paws

3 weeks ago

Spring lawn season begins across Asheville area

Grass seed, fertilizer among most popular items at local hardware stores

3 weeks ago

Buncombe County closes on Deaverview Mountain land

342-acre property to become largest park in county system; design phase expected to begin this summer

4 weeks ago

Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: The building bricks of ‘Made in America?’

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box. Before the festival begins in earnest this Thursday, meet a few of the artists in our show spotlights.

4 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: March 20-22

A gem show, a plant swap and the Harlem Globetrotters are just a few of the events coming through Asheville this weekend. Check out our activity guide for more.

4 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies top national park visits

Despite 43-day partial shutdown, 26 parks set records in 2025, National Park Service says

4 weeks ago

Guilty plea gets Asheville man 30 years for killing

Garland Kuykendall Jr., 57, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in March 2024 shooting at Compass Point Village

4 weeks ago

Late surge lifts Asheville City SC past Greenville in U.S. Open Cup

Bilow and Assane score in final minutes to seal historic 3-1 win for the Blues

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3 days ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

3 days ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest

Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau's caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

5 days ago in Entertainment

‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul can’t have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules

Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," cannot spend unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son due to a history of volatile behavior directed at the boy's father while kids were present, a Utah court commissioner ruled Tuesday.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says

The rapper Offset, a former member of the influential hip-hop trio Migos, was shot outside a Florida casino and was in stable condition, a spokesperson said Tuesday.