Multiple People Shot in Downtown Asheville
Authorities investigating early morning incident in city's downtown area.
Western Carolina and East Tennessee State Face Off in SoCon Tournament
Junk-O-Rama Vintage Market Returns to Asheville
Lifestyle
Asheville Community Hosts Square Dance
Beginner-friendly event features music, laughter, and social dancing.

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.
Small Group Circuit Training Class Offered in Asheville
Boutique fitness studio in West Asheville hosts intimate workout sessions
Entertainment
Asheville Choral Society Celebrates Spring with Concert
125 singers and musicians to perform Fauré's Requiem and Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music

Alien Music Club Hosts Jazz Jam at Turgua Brewing
Informal, impromptu event features local musicians in Fairview
Orange Peel Announces Name and First Show for New Outdoor Venue
Hellbender by The Orange Peel to open in July with limited 2026 season
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
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.