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Revitalized parks in Asheville following recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.

Asheville Advances Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Helene

March 30, 2025

News Summary Asheville City Council has taken crucial steps towards recovering from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. A unanimous vote has led to the acquisition of 33 properties, with plans to elevate...

Infrastructure concerns in Asheville's water system

Asheville’s Water System Faces Credit Watch Dilemma

March 30, 2025

News Summary Asheville’s water system is now on a credit watch with Standard and Poor’s, indicating potential downgrades. Residents express concern over aging infrastructure and upcoming rate hikes, while city...

Conceptual design of the I-26 Connector overpass in Asheville

Asheville Residents Critique Proposed I-26 Connector Overpass

March 28, 2025

News Summary During a recent Asheville City Council meeting, residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed overpass design for the I-26 Connector project, previously favored for an underpass. The public...

A wildfire burning in Western North Carolina woods with smoke rising and flames visible.

Wildfires Cause Havoc in Western North Carolina

March 28, 2025

News Summary Western North Carolina, particularly Asheville, is facing a severe wildfire outbreak, including the Freedom Farm Fire affecting over 127 acres. With multiple fires expanding, community safety measures including...

Residents engaging in discussion at a community meeting in Asheville

Asheville Advances in Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

March 27, 2025

News Summary Asheville is making significant strides in the recovery from Hurricane Helene as Mayor Esther Manheimer provides updates on federal support and community engagement. The city received a $225...

Town hall meeting with attendees rallying for Democratic activism.

Buncombe County Democrats Rally Against Federal Cuts

March 25, 2025

News Summary Recent town hall events in Asheville witnessed a surge of political activism among Buncombe County Democrats, addressing federal program cuts by the Republican administration. The first event sparked...

BUSINESS

Interior view of Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe with bookshelves and seating

Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe Marks 40 Years in Asheville

April 1, 2025

News Summary Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe in Asheville, NC, celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special 25% discount on all items in the store, honoring its loyal customers. The store,...

Artistic space filled with watercolor painting supplies and nature-inspired artwork

Asheville: A Tapestry of Art and Nature

March 31, 2025

News Summary Asheville, North Carolina, is home to artist Kathryn B. Phillips, whose creativity is deeply influenced by her childhood on a farm in Arkansas. Known for her enchanting watercolors,...

Food truck surrounded by community members recovering from Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene Leaves Asheville in Ruins: A Chef’s Resilience

March 31, 2025

News Summary Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, NC, in September 2024, causing destruction and flooding. Local chef Christian Barroso lost his food truck but found support from the community, raising $50,000...

Community scene in Asheville showing local businesses and residents rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.

Asheville Bounces Back: Six Months After Hurricane Helene

March 30, 2025

News Summary Six months after Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, the community is on the path to recovery. Despite the loss of lives and damage to property, local businesses, including the...

Exterior view of the Basilica of St. Lawrence in Marion, North Carolina.

Marion, North Carolina, Receives Generous Gift from Philanthropist

March 28, 2025

News Summary The city of Marion, North Carolina, has been blessed with a substantial estate gift from the late Susan Nanney Leffé, amounting to $405,000 for the Basilica of St....

Community support for small businesses in Asheville after Hurricane Helene

Asheville Supports Small Businesses After Hurricane Helene

March 27, 2025

News Summary Asheville is implementing new initiatives to support small businesses affected by Hurricane Helene. With partnerships involving Explore Asheville and Lowe’s, the city is launching substantial grant opportunities, particularly...

Steaming bowl of congee with toppings in a cozy kitchen setting

Asheville Chefs Share Comforting Recipes for Winter Wellness

March 27, 2025

News Summary Asheville chefs are sharing their favorite comforting recipes to help combat the cold and flu season. From nourishing congee to family-inspired chicken soup, these dishes are perfect for...

Community members gathering at the opening of a diaper bank in Buncombe County.

New Diaper Bank Launches in Buncombe County

March 25, 2025

News Summary A new diaper bank has opened in Buncombe County to support families with young children. Launched by local officials in collaboration with the nonprofit Babies Need Bottoms, the...

Customers receiving mystery bags from local restaurants in Asheville

Asheville Introduces Too Good To Go App to Combat Food Waste

March 22, 2025

News Summary Asheville has launched the Too Good To Go app, aimed at reducing food waste and offering consumers discounted mystery bags from local restaurants. This innovative app connects users...

Events/What's Happening

Animals being cared for at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Rebounds After Hurricane Helene

April 1, 2025

News Summary Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, NC is overcoming significant challenges posed by Hurricane Helene, which destroyed their facility. The team successfully evacuated over 100 animals before the...

Runners participating in the Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay in Asheville

Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay Returns for Eighth Year

April 1, 2025

News Summary The eighth annual Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay is set for April 12 in Asheville, NC. This 72-mile relay race celebrates craft beer and community engagement, featuring...

Families exploring city vehicles at Truck City AVL event in Asheville.

Asheville’s Annual Truck City AVL Event Showcases Community Pride

April 1, 2025

News Summary The annual Truck City AVL event in Asheville brought families together on April 12 for a fun-filled afternoon at Tanger Outlets. Showcasing over 40 city vehicles, the event...

Exterior of the Buncombe County Government Services Center

Buncombe County Opens New Government Services Center

April 1, 2025

News Summary The Buncombe County Government Services Center officially opens on April 8 at 35 Woodfin St, offering essential services under one roof. The new facility will house Permits &...

Golf course in Pawleys Island during the UNC Asheville women's golf tournament.

UNC Asheville Women’s Golf Team Faces Tough Competition

April 1, 2025

News Summary The UNC Asheville women’s golf team kicked off the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, finishing the first day in 10th place with a total score...

Community members enjoying meals at Dining Out For Life fundraiser in Asheville.

Asheville Hosts Dining Out For Life® Fundraiser on April 24

March 31, 2025

News Summary Asheville is gearing up for the annual Dining Out For Life® event on April 24, marking its 23rd year of supporting the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP)....

An oil painting of the Biltmore Estate landscape

Art Exhibition Showcasing Regional Landscapes in Asheville

March 31, 2025

News Summary The Asheville Gallery of Art presents ‘Asheville and the Biltmore: An Artistic Journey,’ featuring oil paintings by Jean-Pierre Dubreuil. The exhibition runs until April 30, with an opening...

Models showcasing creativity at the Asheville Fashion Show

Asheville Hosts Fashion Show Celebrating Community Resilience

March 30, 2025

News Summary Asheville’s vibrant community comes together for the Color Me Asheville Fashion Show on April 4, 2025, at the Orange Peel. This year’s theme honors resilience and healing post-Hurricane...

Affordable housing developments in Asheville with families and volunteers

Asheville’s Affordable Housing Initiatives Expand

March 29, 2025

News Summary Asheville is witnessing a surge in affordable housing initiatives, with Habitat for Humanity welcoming college volunteers for home-building projects. The Buncombe County Commissioners are planning a new development...

CRIME

Local deputies engaging with residents in Buncombe County

Buncombe County Authorities Investigate Credit Union Fraud

March 25, 2025

News Summary Buncombe County deputies are seeking public assistance in a fraud investigation involving suspicious activities at local credit unions. The incidents, which occurred in February 2025, included sightings of...

Residents of Asheville seeking justice for child safety

Shocking Arrest in Asheville: Local Man Accused of Child Sexual Abuse

March 25, 2025

News Summary In Asheville, 60-year-old John Reynolds Malloy IV faces serious charges of child sexual abuse, including felony indecent liberties with a child and misdemeanor child abuse. His arrest, which...

Dark storm clouds over Asheville with police and construction equipment

Trio Arrested Amid Storm Preparations in Asheville

March 12, 2025

News Summary In Asheville, North Carolina, three individuals were arrested during severe weather preparedness efforts. Timothy Lynn Wilds, Pamela Kent Smiley, and Kevin Shawn Smiley face charges related to drug...

Police presence at a grocery store following an armed robbery.

Asheville Man Sentenced to Five Years for Armed Grocery Store Robbery

March 11, 2025

News Summary An Asheville man, Tracee Lakiem Green, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being involved in an armed robbery at a local grocery store. The incident,...

A diverse group of community members discussing human trafficking awareness.

Asheville Man Faces Justice for Human Trafficking

March 9, 2025

News Summary An Asheville man, De’Markria Marquell Miller, has been found guilty of human trafficking-related charges, shedding light on this urgent issue in the community. Arrested in January 2024, Miller...

Authorities responding to a situation at a hotel in Asheville, NC.

Tragic Standoff in Asheville Ends with a Heartbreaking Discovery

February 28, 2025

News Summary On February 27, 2025, a standoff in Asheville, North Carolina, ended in tragedy when officers discovered a deceased individual inside a hotel room. The situation began earlier that...

POLITICS

Revitalized parks in Asheville following recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.

Asheville Advances Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Helene

March 30, 2025

News Summary Asheville City Council has taken crucial steps towards recovering from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. A unanimous vote has led to the acquisition of 33 properties, with plans to elevate...

Conceptual design of the I-26 Connector overpass in Asheville

Asheville Residents Critique Proposed I-26 Connector Overpass

March 28, 2025

News Summary During a recent Asheville City Council meeting, residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed overpass design for the I-26 Connector project, previously favored for an underpass. The public...

A wildfire burning in Western North Carolina woods with smoke rising and flames visible.

Wildfires Cause Havoc in Western North Carolina

March 28, 2025

News Summary Western North Carolina, particularly Asheville, is facing a severe wildfire outbreak, including the Freedom Farm Fire affecting over 127 acres. With multiple fires expanding, community safety measures including...

Town hall meeting with attendees rallying for Democratic activism.

Buncombe County Democrats Rally Against Federal Cuts

March 25, 2025

News Summary Recent town hall events in Asheville witnessed a surge of political activism among Buncombe County Democrats, addressing federal program cuts by the Republican administration. The first event sparked...

Crowd at Asheville Town Hall meeting with signs

Trump Calls Protesters ‘Paid Agitators’ in Asheville Town Hall

March 24, 2025

News Summary During a recent town hall in Asheville, NC, hosted by Rep. Chuck Edwards, President Trump labeled protesters as ‘paid agitators’ amidst a highly charged atmosphere. The meeting highlighted...

Stand-up comedy scene reflecting the theme of parenthood.

Asheville Comedians Embrace Parenthood with Humor

March 23, 2025

News Summary Local Asheville comedians share their experiences of parenthood, highlighting the challenges and humor that come with raising children. Ryan Cox, Erin Terry, and Becca Steinhoff discuss their unique...

Crowd of protesters outside an auditorium during a town hall meeting in Asheville

Asheville Town Hall Meeting Turns Chaotic Amid Protests

March 22, 2025

News Summary On March 13, 2025, Congressman Chuck Edwards faced intense protests outside the town hall meeting in Asheville, where over 300 constituents gathered. While discussing disaster recovery efforts following...

Veterans rallying for support outside Charles George Medical Center

Asheville Community Voices Support for Veterans at Rally

March 21, 2025

News Summary On March 18, Asheville veterans and supporters rallied at the Charles George Medical Center to protest proposed workforce cuts in the VA system. U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs...

Community meeting discussing contractor fraud in Asheville.

Asheville Residents Urged to Be Wary of Contractor Fraud

March 18, 2025

News Summary In the wake of storm recovery efforts, Asheville residents are cautioned against contractor fraud. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson highlights recent increases in dishonest contracting practices that...

SPORTS

Golf course in Pawleys Island during the UNC Asheville women's golf tournament.

UNC Asheville Women’s Golf Team Faces Tough Competition

April 1, 2025

News Summary The UNC Asheville women’s golf team kicked off the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, finishing the first day in 10th place with a total score...

Seniors enjoying sports and arts at the Asheville Senior Games Festival

Asheville Senior Games Festival Returns in 2025

March 15, 2025

News Summary The Asheville Senior Games Festival celebrates sports and arts for those aged 50 to 100+. From April 7 to May 23, 2025, locals can participate in free weekly...

Seniors participating in sports and arts activities in Asheville

Asheville’s Community Enthusiastically Engages Seniors

February 20, 2025

News Summary Asheville invites seniors to remain active and involved in the community through events like the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and the Silver Arts Classic. These celebrations focus on fun,...

Team Spirit Resilience

Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis

January 14, 2025

Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is showing its true colors as all twelve professional sports teams in the area come together...

Overcoming Adversity Together

Los Angeles Rams Overcome Wildfire Chaos to Defeat Vikings 27-9 in Playoff Showdown

January 14, 2025

Los Angeles Rams Stun the Vikings Amid Wildfire Chaos Los Angeles is buzzing, and not just because the city is living through some seriously scary times with wildfires raging nearby....

Crashed Bus Scene

Tragic Bus Accident in Pauri Garhwal Claims Six Lives, Leaves Many Injured

January 13, 2025

Pauri Garhwal: Tragedy Strikes as Bus Plummets into Gorge On a quiet Sunday evening in the Dahalchauri area of Pauri Garhwal district, a heartbreaking incident shattered the peace. A bus,...

Baseball contract celebration

Blue Jays Secure $28.5 Million Deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Avoiding Arbitration Drama

January 13, 2025

Toronto, Canada: Blue Jays Swing for the Fences in Arbitration Deals Hey there, baseball fans! It looks like Toronto is making headlines again, this time with some exciting news straight...

Exciting Fight Night Atmosphere

UFC Set to Deliver Thrilling Fight Night in Inglewood, California on January 18, 2025

January 12, 2025

Inglewood, California: Fight Fans, Get Excited! Hey there, fight fans! Grab your snacks and settle in because the UFC is bringing the heat to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California...

Fan Disappointment Expression

Pittsburgh Steelers Face Disappointment After Playoff Loss to Baltimore Ravens

January 12, 2025

Pittsburgh Faces a Tough Reality After Playoff Exit As the dust settles on a disappointing Saturday night for the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans are left picking up the pieces after a...

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