Lifestyle
Asheville Activates Code Purple Shelters for March 17
Temporary emergency shelters open for those in need across the city
Asheville Unveils Design Concepts for Riverfront Park Rebuild Projects
Community input sought on plans to restore flood-damaged parks and improve recreation, connectivity, and resilience.
Junk-O-Rama Vintage Market Returns to Asheville
Annual flea market features vintage goods, local art, and more
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.
Crime
Missing Man Found Dead, Suspect Commits Suicide
Authorities say the homicide suspect took his own life during a standoff with police.
Multiple People Shot in Downtown Asheville
Authorities investigating early morning incident in city's downtown area.
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.
Sports
Samford Women's Basketball Team Wins SoCon Championship
Bulldogs prepare for NCAA Tournament after defeating top-seeded Chattanooga Mocs
ETSU Falls to Furman in SoCon Championship
Furman upsets top-seeded ETSU in conference title game
ETSU Advances to SoCon Final with Thriller Over Western Carolina
Buccaneers mount second-half comeback to beat No. 5 seed Western Carolina 69-67
Politics
Private Security Firm Evacuates Thousands of Americans from Middle East Amid Iran Conflict
Global Guardian, a Virginia-based security firm, has evacuated over 4,000 people from the region since the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran.
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
