Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
After weekend market closures, freezing temperatures and even some snow, we’re all itching to get back to our regularly scheduled farmers markets for some fresh, local produce!
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.
New Attorney General Says He Will Keep Fighting HCA in Court
North Carolina’s new Attorney General, Jeff Jackson, recently said he will continue the legal battle against HCA Healthcare that his predecessor, now-Gov. Josh Stein, started in December 2023.
Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care Seeks Volunteers for the Annual Point-in-Time Count
Join the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care for the annual Point-in-Time Count on January 28 and 29, 2025!
County Commissioners Adjust FY25 Expenditures, Begin Navigating Post-Helene Budget Process for FY26
In a joint meeting on Jan. 16, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Asheville City Schools Board of Education, and Buncombe County Schools Board of Education began a review of the FY25 budget.
NCDOR Opens 2025 Business Income Tax Season
The N.C. Department of Revenue began accepting 2024 income tax returns for Corporate Income and Franchise, Partnership, and Estates and Trusts effective Wednesday, Jan. 15.
The History of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In 1983, President Reagan signed H.R. 3706, a bill to make the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., a legal public holiday, which became Public Law No: 98-144.
MLK Day: Five Ways to Help Your Kids Understand the Significance
King, a leader of the civil rights movement, is well known for his efforts to bring about racial equality in the nation using nonviolent means.
Rural Uninsured Rates Likely to Rise if ACA Premium Tax Credits Expire, Economists Say
In 2022, enhanced tax credits for households making 400% of the federal poverty level were part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Officials estimate that more than 20 million people have purchased health insurance through the ACA’s marketplace.
Asheville Watchdog: Many Businesses in Biltmore Village Plan to Return Following Helene, But Lots of Work Remains
The sprawling two-story retail building at 10 Brook St. in historic Biltmore Village was built in 2007 specifically to withstand flooding, with the remnants of 2004’s Hurricane Frances still fresh in memory.
Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene at the Asheville Art Museum
The Asheville Art Museum is proud to present Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene, a poignant and inspiring exhibition on view February 13 through May 5, 2025.
Asheville Restaurant Week Returns Jan. 21-27
Asheville Restaurant Week returns January 21 through January 27, offering the perfect opportunity to indulge in the city’s vibrant culinary scene.
FEMA Extends Deadline for Helene Assistance
North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until Feb. 6, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA.
Disaster Energy Assistance Available to Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications from the general public for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
