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Welcome to Asheville, North Carolina—and the National Gingerbread House Competition. After a year’s pause while Asheville recovered from Hurricane Helene, the National Gingerbread House Competition has returned to the historic Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa—stronger, sweeter, and more inspiring than ever. The comeback...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Marion couple faces felony charges after a golf cart was stolen from a church the day after Christmas. The McDowell County Sheriff's Office said security camera footage captured two people walking onto the unidentified church's property, entering a restricted area, and taking a Yamaha...

As people head out to celebrate New Year’s Eve, Asheville police are urging anyone using rideshare services to stay alert and take extra precautions during what is expected to be one of the busiest nights of the year.The Asheville Police Department says many residents and visitors will rely on services like Uber and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The federal government has given western Carolina more than $1 billion in aid since Hurricane Helene hit. But a lot of people are still waiting to receive help for housing more than a year later. For about 10 years, MaryLynn Manns called Riverknoll home. Now, the...

Four landscape painters create space for stillness at Asheville Gallery of Art. In January, the Asheville Gallery of Art invites viewers to slow down pace with Serenity in Color. On view January 1-31, the group exhibition brings together four landscape painters — each new to the gallery — who share a commitment to...

Editor’s note: This satirical story is 100% fake news. It is part of Xpress’ annual Humor Issue. It was a cold November day when Xpress published its cover story, “Where in the World Is the Town of Woodfin?”. To say the backlash was immediate and palpable would...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

Since Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina in September 2024, people have come together in myriad ways to help with recovery and healing in the aftermath of the disaster. About 30 members of Let’s Sew, MadCo! responded stitch by stitch with the creation of three memory quilts that pay tribute...

Founded in 1977, Ward Plumbing, Heating & Air has since grown into one of Western North Carolina’s most community-minded home-service companies. “Being a locally owned business is deeply personal to us,” says general manager Aaron Sperling. “Our team doesn’t just work here—we live here. We’re neighbors, friends and...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A traffic stop has led to the arrest of a convicted felon from Asheville. According to a Facebook post from the Haywood County Sheriff's Office, Cody Wyatt Bullis, 38, of Asheville, was arrested on Dec. 19, after a traffic stop conducted on Carolina Boulevard in Clyde.