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.

Storm Drain 'Don't Pollute' Sticker

Mark Storm Drains in Your Neighborhood

Do you know where the water that flows into a storm drain goes? This water does not go to a treatment plant but flows directly into our streams, lakes, and rivers.

The exterior of the Enka-Candler Library.

Enka-Candler Library is Your Passport to Imagination

Get transported to faraway worlds filled with captivating characters, heroic heroines, fantastic figments, and more with a multitude of story time opportunities at the Enka-Candler Library.

Downtown Asheville's Pack Square, in front of the Vance Monument.

North Carolina Cities Ranked Based on Income Equality

When discovering a place to call home, income equality (or inequality) should be an important factor included in your decision.  As we see on the national stage, income inequality is dividing our nation.

A young cat eating at a plant.

Simple Steps to Help Homeless Pets

There are more pets in this country in need of homes than there are shelters able to house them. Pet overpopulation leads to millions of adoptable pets euthanized across the country every year.

A man and woman looking over paperwork with a business accountant.

Simple Social Media Guide for Small Businesses

It’s hard to escape the interest, activity, and advantages of social media. Platforms are constantly evolving. With the changing dynamics of the digital communication space, it’s important to get back to the basics.

Asheville Neighborhood Profile: Chestnut Hills

Chestnut Hills Neighborhood encompasses an area north of the downtown Central Business District that starts at the corner of East Chestnut/Merrimon Avenue, running northward to Hillside Street.

Garden Beds

Grow a Garden With Your Kids

Starting a garden is a fun way to teach your kids about healthy fruits and vegetables and get some exercise as you work on a project together.

The Next Generation of Solar Panels

Scientists just got one step closer to the next generation of solar panels. Today’s solar panels convert sunlight to electricity using silicon crystal chemistry.