2 hrs ago | Mountain Xpress
Sarasota Herald-Tribune contest grand prize is a craft-beer trip to Asheville
Like craft beer? Have a talent for rhyme? You can win a VIP trip for two to craft beer hotspot Asheville, N.C., in the Top O' The Limerick Contest, sponsored by the Shamrock Pub and Ticketsarasota.com. Thanks to @WinBassett on Twitter for the heads up on this story.
6 hrs ago | Asheville Citizen-Times
Engagement: Emily Gschwind & Michael Morris
Fran and Darryl Gschwind of Nashville, NC announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Gschwind to Michael Morris, both of Greenville, NC.
11 hrs ago | Asheville Citizen-Times
Hopping brings message in a bottle
Find a longer version of this review online at CITIZEN-TIMES.com. See the feature on Hopping and read about other new WNC books on 'The Read on WNC' at TheReadonWNC.ning.com. The next Writers at Home event, at 3 p.m. Feb.
15 hrs ago | Mountain Xpress
Asheville celebs and officials take Polar Bear Plunge
Local celebrities and politicos braved snow and fierce wind Saturday morning, Feb.
Engage your Asheville community: Plastic, trout & dress clothes
Do you ever get that guilty feeling when you're getting plastic bags at the grocery store, or grabbing a plastic bottle of water after a 5K race? The Western North Carolina Alliance is hosting a screening of the award-winning environmental documentary 'Bag It' at 7 p.m. next Thursday at UNC Asheville.
Lexington Avenue Brewery to open new taproom/restaurant, expand production
The massive 35,000-square-foot building adjacent to the Lexington Avenue Brewery in downtown Asheville is getting a major overhaul, with a new taproom, restaurant, beer production facility, condos and stores likely to open by the end of the year, reports LAB co-owner Mike Healy.
Man arrested for shooting into Asheville apartment
A city police officer sprained his ankle Saturday while chasing a man suspected of shooting into a home at Lee Walker Heights Apartments.
Winter Is Back With Snow, Bitter Cold In NC Mountains
Winter storm warnings and advisories are out for a number of mountain counties. The National Weather Service says up to 4 inches of snow could fall in the higher elevations.
A cold, snowy day in Asheville: Dispatches from the Twitterverse
Looks like about an inch of snow had fallen in West Asheville as of Saturday morning.
Snow falling in the Asheville area
A light snow falling across Western North Carolina doesn't appear to be causing any headaches for motorists, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol.
Light snow is likely today in Asheville
Chance of precipitation is 60 percent, although little or no snow accumulation is expected in the city, according to the weather service.
Asheville man charged with cocaine possession
Craig A. Roberson, 56, of Lower Grassy Branch Road, had .3 grams of cocaine and a glass pipe, according to arrest warrants served Friday.
Preview with beer tasting tonight
Their association with The Wine Merchant and the sudden manner in which it closed have resulted in accusations and hurt feelings, and customers who may feel caught in the middle will need a glass of a good pinot to make sense of it all.
Troy and Sons is offering moonshine-infused truffles with flavors like salted caramel made with Australian pink sea salt and chipotle-spiced dark chocolate ganache with crushed pink peppercorns.
Letters: Readers urge protection of Basilica of St. Lawrence
We have one of the most beautiful National Historic Landmarks - the Basilica of St.
AvL tour touts job creation potential
United States Deputy Secretary of Labor, Seth D. Harris, left, gets a tour of AvL Technologies Inc.
Last-minute Valentine Day's ideas around Asheville
The duo Shovels and Rope play Valentine's night at Jack o f the Wood. / Special to the Citizen-Times Singer Sara Fields and musicians Jon Corbin and Hank West will deliver your musical greeting in the Asheville area.ll / LeeAnn Donnelly / Special to the Citizen-Times ASHEVLLE - Tuesday is Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year.
Get ready for Valentine's with zombies and lust
The ZaPow gallery is hosting the Zombies and Lusty Ladies Masquerade and Vernisage on Saturday night.
Hot Picks: top entertainment in Asheville and around Western North Carolina
'La Passion Flamenca,' a program of Spanish dance and music, plays at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the John Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.
Asheville 'Idol' contestant survives another round
Caleb Johnson 20, left, greets friends and family, including former Erwin High classmate Kendall Thomas, 19, at Pack's Tavern during a viewing party of American Idol where he was one of the young artists featured Thursday.