Asheville Local News

There are more pets in this country in need of homes than there are shelters able to house them.

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular as they’ve grown more affordable and available in the United States. EV owners enjoy reduced maintenance and fuel costs, as well as a reduced impact on the environment compared to a typical gasoline-fueled vehicle.

For many travelers, having an empty row — or at least an empty seat next to them — is a rare luxury.

Asheville may be known for its healthy lifestyle, but that doesn’t stop the city from offering some of the best burgers in the South. No longer a reliably monotonous choice, the burger has become the standout item at dozens of restaurants around town.

While we’re forever grateful for winter farmers markets and farmers who find ways to extend their growing seasons, we do sometimes experience midwinter doldrums.

NCDOT and its contract partners will spend the next few weeks completing the stabilization of the westbound lanes of the interstate, installing 40 mph speed limit signs and a 9-inch curb to separate the two travel lanes, and inspecting the area for safety.

Parents across the U.S. should soon be able to determine how much lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury are in the food they feed their babies, thanks to a California law, the first of its kind, that took effect this year.

Black History Month in February celebrates the contributions that African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our nation’s history.

The barn and access to the Connemara goats has opened back up to the public as part of the phased re-opening at Carl Sandburg Home NHS.

There are first dates, second dates, and third dates. There are also dates which are more than a number, they’re an occasion to celebrate long-lasting affection.

The N.C. Department of Transportation shaved millions off the initial cost estimate for the northern section of the Asheville I-26 Connector.

Asheville’s post-Helene efforts and recovery took the national center court stage on Sunday, February 2, with “Stars Servin’ Up Love.”

The resident leaders of a Woodfin assisted living facility cited for multiple health and safety violations in 2024 say they see improvements and are confident in the leadership of a new management team.