Asheville council OKs 1st updates to flood protection ordinance since Helene
After several delays, Asheville City Council adopted updates to its flood protection ordinance Jan. 28, its first revisions ...
Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate
The fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, in McDowell County, on Wednesday.
We Visited Asheville 4 Months After Hurricane Helene. Here’s What We Learned.
Afar's cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the ...
Asheville police first in US to receive FAA waiver for single-officer drone operations
The Asheville Police Department is now the first in the nation to receive a first-of-its-kind FAA waiver for drone operations ...
Asheville’s Big Attraction, Its Food Scene, Tries to Hit Reset
Hurricane Helene’s floods have wreaked lasting damage on a tourist town whose nationally recognized restaurants are ...
Make plans to celebrate Valentine's Day with these events, specials in Asheville area
Check out these listings to find a Valentine's Day gift or plan a special event on Valentine's Day or in the days leading up ...
UNC Asheville's land assessment sparks community outcry for forest preservation
Locals are showing their concerns through a petition and a Facebook group about UNC Asheville's intentions with a forest the ...
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Woman held at knifepoint escapes harm thanks to her quick thinking
According to the Buncombe County district attorney, a suspect has been sentenced to prison after a failed sexual assault due ...