Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — Asheville is asking for community input as it works to rebuild parks devastated by Tropical Storm Helene. Catastrophic flooding submerged more than 200 acres of parks, greenways and riverfront facilities along the French Broad and Swannanoa Rivers. Now, two major recovery projects aim to...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month. The Orange Peel is one of the Southeast’s preeminent concert venues. 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, N.C. 28801. (828) 398-1837. The Grey Eagle is a mellow all-ages destination for live music...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County law enforcement took a dip in the water for a polar plunge that benefits the Special Olympics. School Resource Officers from all the schools across the county showed up for the chilly event. Co-organizer of the event, Mac Stanley, said the money...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect involved in an attempted robbery on Sunday, Feb. 22. On Sunday, around 11:37 a.m., APD stated they responded to a report of an attempted robbery on Rumbough Place during a prearranged silver sale. The suspect...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Gather and Grow filled Smith Mill works in Asheville with plants, local makers and the creative spirit of the valley. A big part of the event is the special plants for everyone on sale. "Well, we have pawpaw, which is kind of a fruiting native...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Court TV) — A woman accused of intentionally poisoning her own family with Thanksgiving dinner will not face a potential death sentence if convicted, prosecutors announced this week. Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel faces two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder...

SALUDA—The Saluda Living in Place organization is inviting local veterans to a special addition of its monthly Veterans Breakfast, a gathering that fosters camaraderie and connection among those who have […]

Monday’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting voted on three bills as well as discussing potential changes to university structure, which involves curriculum requirements and infrastructure changes. A 1.5% increase in tuition costs for in-state freshman was voted upon by the faculty senate, as per Executive...

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An inaugural, first-of-its-kind music festival is taking over Henderson County this weekend. From Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 1, “The Winter Ramble” will take place at music halls, breweries, wineries and other small-stage venues across the area. Organizers say to prepare...

[Regarding “Canton Passes 12-month Moratorium on Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining,” Feb. 16, Blue Ridge Public Radio via Xpress:]. I not only agree with Canton’s stance, I urge Asheville City Council to declare so and more. They’d have backing from CAN (Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods), TPTF (Tree...