Asheville Local News

Whether you’re buying for a friend in the city or shipping a present out of town, Asheville has a countless number of local goods and products which make for great gifts.

Most people aren’t aware that Western North Carolina is the brewing capital of the Southeast. In fact, on just about any day of the year, one can select from about 50 locally brewed craft beers.

In honor of its enduring partnership, and in light of the important role MANNA FoodBank plays in Western North Carolina disaster relief efforts, HCA Healthcare has selected MANNA as a recipient of a $75,000 donation.

The UNC Asheville community recently gathered in Kimmel Arena to celebrate the graduation of over 200 Bulldogs, the first graduates of the Class of 2025.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which affected many families and businesses in our community, Flat Rock Playhouse is grateful to announce that the tradition continues with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, running now through Dec. 21.

Asheville Independent Restaurants is proud to announce the success of twenty local restaurant employees who have completed the Financial Empowerment Program.

A Mission Hospital pharmacist who supervised a team that tracked medication histories and prevented errors is suing the hospital, its corporate owner, and her boss after she was fired for posting a comment on social media criticizing what she described as inadequate staffing in her department.

The City of Asheville would like to keep the public informed about the latest updates regarding the city’s advisory and quasi-judicial boards.

April Boyd texted her husband before she boarded the helicopter. “So, I don’t want to be dramatic,” she wrote on Sept. 27, “but we are gonna fly and rescue patients from the rooftop of Unicoi hospital.”

Flat Rock Playhouse is thrilled to announce its 2025 season, a spectacular showcase of music, theatre, and mystery!

A sufficient blood supply is important to ensure patient needs are met. Donors of all blood types are encouraged to donate blood at one of several local locations to help save lives.

The remnants of Hurricane Helene destroyed thousands of homes during its catastrophic sweep through Western North Carolina in September, leaving many people without a fixed residence in a region where homelessness was already on the rise.

Filing taxes can be daunting, but understanding your options for reducing your taxable income can help make it easier and save you money.