Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Amid the rolling landscape of Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery rests Lamar Edwin Stringfield, a composer and conductor who carried the songs of the southern mountains into the world of orchestral music. Born near Raleigh in 1897, Stringfield grew up in western North Carolina, where the rhythms...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — People gathered for the grand opening of Ace and Eagle, a brand-new urban sports club offering fun, recreational games in the River Arts District. The entertainment business opened on the premises of Hi-Wire’s RAD Beer Garden, offering not just indoor golf, but also billiards and pickleball.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — One of the most accessible hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway is the Rattlesnake Lodge Trail, a quick mountain ascent over rocks and switchbacks on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Fast facts. Rattlesnake Lodge is located just before the Tanbark Ridge Tunnel on the BRP. From parking...

Fae Nectar, a meadery in Lake Lure, North Carolina, has reopened after a year of rebuilding due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The venue is now open to visitors, offering events with a medieval and fantasy theme. The location is surrounded by mountains and features live music.

ASHEVILLE - Two of the latest stories of revival and resilience after being battered by Tropical Storm Helene come from Finch Grocery and White Lotus Boutique in the historic Biltmore Village. Both businesses were submerged by floodwaters when the Swanannoa River crested at 27.33 feet and rushed through the district,...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Swannanoa Fire & Rescue reports that a crash involving two cars hit a gas line on US 70 on Friday. The North Carolina Highway Patrol said a vehicle, traveling east, was turning left from US 70 into the Stop n Go on Warren Wilson Road when it was by a vehicle traveling west.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A new partnership between a popular local music venue and an Asheville-based nonprofit organization is turning live music into a movement of generosity. BeLoved Asheville announced on social media that starting Oct. 31 and continuing through the coming months, concertgoers at The Orange Peel...

A-B Tech Community College has been named one of 200 community colleges in the United States eligible to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize is a $1 million award established by the Aspen Institute. It recognizes high achievement and performance among two-year colleges....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Whether you’re looking for a date-night dessert, a savory small plate or an over-the-top cocktail, Crave Dessert Bar in Downtown Asheville offers an experience that’s equal parts luxury and comfort. Crave serves savory small bites alongside decadent desserts, espresso martinis, and even sippable...

Here’s your quick hit on what’s new and next in Asheville’s food scene. We’ve split it into Now Open and Coming Soon, with firm dates where available so you can plan first looks and soft openings. All details come straight from Business Debut and official pages.