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.

The Downtown After 5 festival featuring a local band and thousands of visitors.

Downtown After 5 Announces 2024 Lineup

The Asheville Downtown Association is thrilled to unveil the lineup for the 36th annual Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru.

AdventHealth Buys 25 Acres in Weaverville to Build a New Hospital

AdventHealth has acquired approximately 25 acres of land in Buncombe County, near Weaverville, where — pending a ruling in a court challenge by rival HCA Healthcare — it plans to build a 67-bed acute care hospital to serve Buncombe, Madison, Yancey, and Graham counties.

Beets and greens on a farmers market table.

What’s in Season in North Carolina?

Asparagus, greens, mushrooms, peaches, radishes, spinach, sweet potatoes, and more are currently in season in North Carolina.