Asheville Local News

Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the winter.

Buncombe County Health and Human Services is issuing a public health alert in response to a continuing multi-school outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) spreading across Buncombe County.

Bear’s Foundation, the charitable arm of Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, has announced a critical initiative to ensure uninterrupted meal service for residents of Western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Asheville is fortunate to have a unique combination of people, businesses, activities, and interesting side roads that come together to give it a depth of spirit unlike any other city in the South.

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded low- and moderate-income taxpayers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a tax credit in 2025 and future years.

It’s cold outside, and the last thing you are thinking about is your lawn or garden. There are, however, some chores that need to be done in December.

Mission Health has permanently closed Asheville Specialty Hospital, the only long-term acute care hospital in western North Carolina, less than two months after suspending its services following Tropical Storm Helene.

With the generous support of the North Carolina General Assembly, UNC Asheville will offer grants for this coming spring semester that cover up to the full cost of in-state tuition, $2,061.

The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free with a Buncombe County Library card.

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.

You may be used to getting text messages and emails from your boss, which is why a recent texting scam is so effective.

The Internal Revenue Service is reminded disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2023 returns that, depending upon their location, their returns are due on  Feb. 3, 2025, or May 1, 2025.

“Hendersonville is pleased to welcome back visitors,” says Mayor Barbara Volk.