Asheville News

Members of the North Carolina legislature have introduced a number of voter suppression bills.

For a pitcher at any level, Eddie Butler's numbers indicate he is dominating hitters.

ASHEVILLE - First Congregational Church, 20 Oak St., is hosting a Church Women United fundraiser called StopHunger Now 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today.

This guide to Asheville-area tailgate markets is supplied by Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project.

A top staffer told City Council on Friday that shifting responsibility for some parks and recreational facilities to a proposed city-county authority would considerably brighten the city's budget picture for the coming fiscal year.

The weather is warming up, and the festivals are popping around Asheville and the mountains.

While noting that much of its fate remains in the hands of the state legislature, at a special meeting this morning Asheville City Council gave staff the go-ahead to start drafting a budget based on a plan that assumes the city and county may consolidate their parks and recreation operations by January.

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Writes Open Letter Asking For Stronger Concert Security Posted by Joseph Lee on 05.16.2013 He doesn't want another death... Randy Blythe of Lamb of God has written an open letter on his Tumblr account calling for greater security at concerts, in the wake of the death of Daniel Nosek, who was killed after falling off stage ... (more)

Asheville artist John Payne dreamed of bringing dinosaurs to life, and he worked for years to create metal dinosaur skeletons that, with the help of lever and pulley systems, move just as the living beasts might have.

Maggie Valley Board of Aldermen are anxious to see the results of the "Move Maggie Forward" survey will be presented at 5:30 p.m. May 21 at Maggie Valley Town Hall.

Recently, the Department realized that the manual collection of meter readings provided extremely limited information it needed to effectively manage water loss levels and answer customers' billing-related questions.

Nine Inch Nails , Bassnectar, Pretty Lights and Neutral Milk Hotel are among the acts to helm Mountain Oasis Festival in Asheville, NC, later this year.

Jazz musician Dave Burns will perform at 7pm on Saturday, May 18th with bassist James Simmons and drummer Jeff Rudolph at the Classic Wineseller in Waynesville.

Mayfel's Dog Days of Summer Fundraiser begins at Mayfel's Restaurant & Courtyard Bar in Asheville on May 16 and will run until August 29.

Thursday, May 16 Interested in catching some classical music without paying a high admission price? The Pan Harmonia chamber music series, whose mission is "to share great music with audiences of all ages," will host a free open rehearsal in UNCA's Reuter Center.

Photos by Max Cooper Cycling advocates guided local elected officials on a bicycle tour of Asheville, highlighting recent infrastructure improvements and encouraging progress to continue.

Icona Pop are hoping that "I Love It" will be your reaction to the news that the Swedish duo is launching a headlining U.S. tour.

A Wake County Superior Court judge this afternoon [May 14] granted a temporary restraining order that means the city of Asheville will not have to transfer its water system to the Metropolitan Sewerage District on Wednesday, a city attorney says.

John Fleer would rather cook than talk. A couple of days after signing the lease on the former Bistro 1896 space on Pack Square, the chef says his new restaurant will need to be experienced to be understood.

As dozens of young children played in downtown Asheville's interactive water fountain, more than 50 adults criticized state legislation they say could jeopardize the future of educators, North Carolina and the lives of the children playing in the fountain.