The Southern Conference Wrestling Championship Returns to Asheville
The Southern Conference has announced that the Explore Asheville SoCon Wrestling Championship will return to Asheville, North Carolina, for a two-day event in both 2025 and 2026.
Asheville Local News
Local news for Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities. Includes coverage on the Biltmore, Asheville Tourists, local beer, and local food.
Funding Available for Home Projects Through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Buncombe County residents can receive funding to make their homes more resilient through home projects that reduce the long-term risk and impacts of natural hazards, such as floods, wildfires, and storms.
Local Cultural Center Seeking People to Interview About Their Helene Experience
The Center for Cultural Preservation is collecting stories about those who have been affected by Hurricane Helene for its oral history archive as well as for a possible new documentary.
Stream Kanopy Films Free With Your Library Card
The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free with a Buncombe County Library card.
Keep Animals in Mind This Thanksgiving With These Tips
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! While the holidays are a joyous time, this busy, food-filled season can pose serious health risks to pets.
Asheville Mayor, Buncombe Officials Among Delegation Headed to D.C. To Appeal for More Helene Assistance
Carrying a list of staggering losses and needs and initial requests totaling more than $2 billion, public officials from Asheville and Buncombe County are traveling to Washington, D.C., to ask federal agencies and Congressional representatives to “add a zero” to the amount of federal aid for storm-ravaged western North Carolina.
What You Need to Know: Private Property Debris Removal Program
Starting on Nov. 19, Buncombe County property owners (in unincorporated areas and cities) impacted by Hurricane Helene, who do not have debris removal insurance, may apply to have qualified disaster debris removed from their property at no cost.
County Boards of Elections to Conduct Statewide Recount in Supreme Court Contest
Election officials across North Carolina will conduct a statewide, machine recount of the ballots in the Supreme Court associate justice contest.
Staying Safe Around Bears
While seeing a bear is an exciting moment, it is important to remember that bears are wild and can be dangerous. Their behavior is sometimes unpredictable.
Give More, Tax-Free: Eligible IRA Owners Can Donate Up to $105,000 to Charity in 2024
The Internal Revenue Service reminds individual retirement arrangement (IRA) owners age 70½ and older that they can make up to $105,000 in tax-free charitable donations during 2024 through qualified charitable distributions.
Asheville Potable Water is Back, City Boil Water Notice Lifted
After 54 days without potable water, City of Asheville water customers once again can consume water directly from their taps.
Holiday Jamboree Comes to Pack Square Park Nov. 23rd
This year, Asheville’s Annual Holiday Parade will take on a fresh twist as it transforms into a vibrant Holiday Jamboree at Pack Square Park, presented by Bojangles!
Unincorporated Buncombe Residents Encouraged to Sign Up Now for Trash and Recycling Pick Up With New Solid Waste Provider
Buncombe County is set to transition to FCC Environmental Services for residential garbage and recycling services in unincorporated areas of Buncombe County, replacing the current solid waste provider, Waste Pro.
