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.

NCDA&CS Offers Tips for Fresh Christmas Trees

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.

How to Host a French Christmas

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.

Herbed cheese on a cutting board.

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

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.

Raw Cookie Dough

A New Reason to Not Eat Raw Cookie Dough

A recent study published by The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed unwanted findings. Although it is a low-moisture food, raw flour can be a vehicle for foodborne pathogens.

Holiday lights at Lake Julian Festival of Lights.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights Returns for 25th Year

Lake Julian Festival of Lights is once again brightening local holidays. The annual light show has become a local winter holiday staple, offering an inexpensive and accessible family-oriented experience.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Returns for 2025

An all-new edition to your favorite holiday tradition, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas will be full of your cherished Christmas classics along with new arrangements and holiday fun.