Lifestyle
Asheville Invites Public Input on Riverfront Recovery Designs
Community members can explore concept alternatives for parks and infrastructure repairs along the French Broad River.
Asheville Couple Builds Net-Zero Mountain Home
Sustainable design and energy-efficient features allow empty nesters to live in harmony with nature.
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.
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
Crime
Woman Accused of Poisoning Daughter Will Not Face Death Penalty
Gudrun Linda Casper-Leinenkugel charged with murder, attempted murder, and food/beverage distribution in 2007 and 2025 incidents.
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
Entertainment
Figure Skater Alysa Liu Spotted With Musician Glaive, Sparking Dating Rumors
The Olympic gold medalist and hyperpop artist have been dropping hints about their potential relationship on social media.
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.
Health
Measles Exposure at North Carolina Hospital Highlights Growing Concerns
Mission Hospital faces 'Immediate Jeopardy' designation after delayed response to measles case, raising questions about healthcare workers' ability to identify the virus.
Vaccine-Hesitant Man Reflects on What Changed His Mind
A USA TODAY columnist shares his personal journey from vaccine skepticism to advocacy.
Author Susanne Paola Antonetta Explores Forgotten History of Eugenics in New Book
Antonetta's "The Devil's Castle" unearths the failures of the past and envisions a more compassionate approach to mental health care.
