Asheville's Urban Renewal Reckoning Revealed in Docuseries
The 'Black in Asheville' series meticulously reconstructs the once tight-knit Black neighborhoods razed by the largest urban renewal project in the Southeast.
Catalyst Capital Partners Breaks Ground on Archer at RiverBlue in Asheville, NC
Alien Music Club Hosts Jazz Jam at Turgua Brewing
Lifestyle
Small Group Circuit Training Class Offered in Asheville
Boutique fitness studio in West Asheville hosts intimate workout sessions

Asheville Family Reopens Beloved Restaurant After Gentrification Forced Closure
Sistas on Montford honors the legacy of matriarch Margaret "Sista" Harrison after her original restaurant was shuttered due to urban renewal.
Small Group Weightlifting Class Offered in Asheville
Jungle Gym Asheville hosts 1-hour session to build strength and muscle
Politics
Parris wins Republican primary for Buncombe County sheriff
Will face off against incumbent Sheriff Quentin Miller in November election

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
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
Sports
UNC Asheville Men's Basketball Heads to Big South Tournament
Bulldogs earn #4 seed, face Longwood in quarterfinals with NCAA Tournament berth on the line

UNC Asheville hosts St. Thomas after Solomon's big game
Toyaz Solomon scored 31 points in UNC Asheville's overtime loss to Miami (OH)
Asheville Parks & Rec Sparks Surge in Youth Wrestling, Especially Among Girls
Simple investment in mats leads to booming participation, challenging the sport's male-dominated image.
Health
Stroke Support Group Empowers Survivors in Asheville
Stronger Together Wellness hosts weekly meetings to foster community and healing.

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.