Asheville Local News

Whether you’re buying for a friend in the city or shipping a present out of town, Asheville has a countless number of local goods and products which make for great gifts.

A warm Southern hospitality that’s as genuine as the ingredients in their award-winning cakes sweeps over visitors to the kitchens and offices of Cakes by Jane, one of Asheville’s sweetest success stories.

With Christmas just around the corner, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has compiled a list of home safety and driving tips to keep you and your family safe during the heart of the Christmas season.

Are you “recycling right?” We’ve all had that moment when we’ve gotten confused on what the City of Asheville accepts and does not accept in the Big Blue recycling bins.

This holiday season watch out for scam phone calls, texts, and emails impersonating charities, delivery companies—even government agencies—all designed to steal your money or valuable personal information.

Over the past few years, North Carolina has become one of the nation’s leading states for solar energy development and investment.

Asheville Regional Airport is proud to announce that announced Tina Kinsey, Chief Administrative Officer, was selected as the 2025 recipient of the Ted Bushelman Legacy Award for Creativity and Excellence.

Hanukkah, which began on December 14 this year, is the Jewish holiday commemorating the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV.

Over the next few weeks, North Carolina families will visit choose-and-cut farms, tree lots, farmers markets and shopping centers in search of the perfect fresh Christmas tree for their holiday decorations.

In France, Christmas is about time shared with loved ones. On Christmas Eve, families gather for “le réveillon,” a leisurely dinner that stretches late into the night.

As we inch closer to the December holidays and the official start of the winter season, we are drawn to gather around hearths and heartwarming stories, crafts and bright candles, music and mulled beverages, and, of course, nourishing meals.

Among the gorgeous natural scenery that it features, Asheville also boasts numerous architectural accomplishments that can be viewed all year round.

A report issued by Governor Stein’s Advisory Council for Student Safety & Well-Being relates early success stories from public school districts that have implemented policies to make classrooms cell phone-free.