Asheville Local News

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.

It’s the evening, you’re settled in, and you’ve got everything you need except for entertainment. Good news, you can stay in your pajamas and browse thousands of e-books, movies, audiobooks, and more via the North Carolina Digital Library.

What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts and social media updates by their social ties.

Asheville Chamber has launched Business Recovery Workspace alongside the Business Recovery Center and the Mountain Strong Fund.

If there’s one thing Buncombe County has learned from the pandemic, it’s that time is of the essence in a crisis, and it’s also critical in the recovery after.

In today’s electronic age, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous. Compared with the lead-acid versions that have dominated the battery market for decades, lithium-ion batteries can charge faster and store more energy for the same amount of weight.