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Education
1 day ago
Renowned mathematician to give UNC Asheville lecture with local actors

Later this week, the University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Mathematics and Statistics will hold its annual Parsons Lecture, bringing Middlebury College professor Stephen Abbott to campus for a lecture examining the intersection of theatre and math.

McDowell County Emergency Management
Local
2 days ago
Crews battle multiple wildfires in Asheville area

Jumping Branch Fire, the largest active blaze, reaches 175 acres as drought conditions fuel fire danger

Huey Magoo's President and CEO Andy Howard
Business
2 days ago
Huey Magoo’s expands footprint with Weaverville opening

Fast-casual chicken chain expands in Western North Carolina with community-focused franchise owners

Entertainment
1 day ago
Are ‘Ready or Not 2’ and ‘They Will Kill You’ the same movie? – 828reviewsNOW

In the latest case of ironic movie calendar confluence, two bloody movies about a pair of sisters battling satanic death cults were released inside a week of each other. Despite the oddly specific similarities of their premises, one is far more successful than the other.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
APD announces ‘Speed a Little. Lose a Lot.’ traffic safety program

The Asheville Police Department is joining agencies across North Carolina in the “Speed a Little. Lose a Lot.” traffic safety campaign. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program will run from Monday, March 30 to Sunday, April 5.

At Wild Birds Unlimited, Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds.
Business
2 days ago
People at Work: Asheville bird shop worker shares tips for backyard wildlife

Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds

A firefighter sprays water on the Jumping Branch Fire near a road. (Photo credit: U.S. Forest Service/Allyson Pokrzywinski)
Local
17 hours ago
Storm chances increase across WNC as drought, wildfires persist

Above-normal temperatures continue in Asheville area while firefighters work to contain active blazes

Outdoors
1 day ago
Asheville to celebrate Arbor Day with RAD tree-planting event

Next Saturday, Asheville residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day in the River Arts District, planting trees, receiving seedlings and learning to care for local ecosystems at a free riverside celebration.

Outdoors
4 days ago
Hikes of WNC: Bull Mountain Trail

Bull Mountain Trail may seem like a simple, unassuming walk, but there is magic to be found for those looking closely. Read our hiking guide for more.

J&M Fence Company
Business
2 days ago
Spring fencing projects take off as homeowners upgrade yards

Homeowners seek privacy, safety and curb appeal