Thom Geshay Brings Management Expertise to AHLA Vice Chair Role
Davidson Hospitality Group CEO discusses industry trends, leadership best practices, and AHLA's advocacy efforts in 2026.
Asheville Invites Public Input on Riverfront Recovery Designs
Asheville Couple Builds Net-Zero Mountain Home
Entertainment
Luminosa Named One of USA TODAY's Best Restaurants of 2026
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives to Feature Several Western North Carolina Eateries

Roots & Blues with Peggy and Kelly
Longtime Asheville musicians to perform at River Arts District Brewing Co.
Billy Strings Honored with Key to Asheville
Bluegrass star receives city's highest honor after sold-out four-night residency
Weather
Power Outage Map for Western North Carolina
Tracking the latest power outages as winter storm hits the region

Lakeview Park Celebrates 50 Years in Asheville
North Carolina's popular outdoor recreation destination marks a major milestone.
Asheville Poised to Break Years-Long Snow Drought
Winter storm warning issued ahead of snowfall, high winds, and dangerous travel conditions.
Lifestyle
New Archival Materials Reveal Toll of Black Workers Building WNC Railroads
UNCA archivist uncovers harrowing history of convict labor used to construct Western North Carolina Railroad in post-Civil War era.

AVL Sounds Fest and Asheville BuskerFest Bring Music and Street Performers to the City
Riverview Station sold for restoration, Asheville Regional Airport gets $2.5M for new taxiway
Watch iNews 13 Asheville NC Live Stream
A guide to accessing the live broadcast of Asheville's local news channel
Crime
Woman charged in deadly Western North Carolina motorcycle crash
Jennifer Louise Saylor faces charges after collision that killed 27-year-old Tylor Russell Holzhauser

Asheville Man Charged After Fentanyl and Meth Found During Trespass Arrest
Large amounts of drugs seized during incident at Pisgah View Apartments
Asheville Man Impersonating Police Officer Wanted By APD, Considered Armed
Authorities warn public not to approach Rodrigo Barrera-Lozada, who faces multiple charges for impersonating a police officer.
Politics
Buncombe County Considers Unifying Fire Tax Districts
Proposed changes could shift tax rates for residents across the county

Asheville Students Protest Immigration Enforcement
School officials praise walkout against ICE
Asheville City Council Approves Funding for Affordable Housing and Wildfire Safety
Council members take action on key agenda items at February 24th meeting