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This December, Asheville Gallery of Art invites visitors to reflect on joy in its newest exhibition, Happiness Is…, on view Monday, December 1, through Wednesday, December 31. The show brings together a vibrant array of works expressing delight, nostalgia and the magic of everyday moments, from luminous landscapes to...

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — The Biltmore Estate reports visitor numbers are nearly back to normal, more than a year after Hurricane Helene. October numbers started to show the trend. Biltmore Estate officials expect November and December visitor numbers to be off by only 10% compared to 2023, the year...

The City of Asheville is seeking public input on two riverfront recovery projects. These are the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project and the Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Project. Both projects address damage from Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024. The storm caused flooding and affected over 200 acres of...

After Helene, Asheville residents discussed their response and recovery efforts. City staff interviewed people from eight neighborhoods and recorded their experiences in case study videos. The videos show how community relationships helped during recovery.

This story has been updated with a clarification and correction to state "failure to maintain decorum ." ASHEVILLE - City Manager Debra Campbell sent a memo to City Council in early November outlining a series of incidents related to a Planning and Zoning Commissioner who is described as "combative," exhibiting a...

An arrest has been made following an armed robbery in Western North Carolina, Monday night. The Asheville Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery on the 100 block on Tunnel Road, just before 10PM.

As the temperature drops, shoppers are wrapping up in more than just scarves – they are rethinking how and where they spend. From Raleigh to Greensboro, local boutiques and resale stores are seeing a flurry of cold-weather shoppers eager to stay warm without breaking the bank. A new survey...

HENDERSONVILLE – Authorities have definitively put a name to human remains found last week in Hendersonville. The Medical Examiner's office identified skeletal remains found last week in a wooded area of Hendersonville as belonging to Leslie Cross Hall, 69, City of Hendersonville spokesperson Allison Justus said in a...

A recent social media post has sparked a lively discussion among locals and newcomers alike. The original poster, a newcomer to the city, shared their positive experiences and impressions of the city, from the friendly locals and rich history to the unique food and art scenes. The newcomer also expressed appreciation...

A query was recently raised on social media, asking if there were any angel trees for the elderly. The user noted that while there were many such initiatives for children, they were hard-pressed to find any for older individuals. The user expressed a desire to assist the elderly, who they felt might be lonely or in...