Asheville Local News

Doctors are increasingly writing new prescriptions for an old remedy: time in nature.

Asheville may be known for its healthy lifestyle, but that doesn’t stop the city from offering some of the best burgers in the South. No longer a reliably monotonous choice, the burger has become the standout item at dozens of restaurants around town.

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.

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

Whether you’re a traveler in need of a bite to eat or a college student studying late, knowing the late-night places to stop for some good food is a must.

During warm weather, it’s not unusual for thousands of locals and visitors to hit the French Broad River using an assemblage of tubes, kayaks, canoes, and SUPs. It’s a fun, inexpensive way to enjoy one of our greatest natural spaces.

When Catherine Williams bought her new home, she admits she didn’t give much thought to how comfortable it might be during colder seasons.

Nestled above Biltmore Avenue between McCormick Field and Memorial Stadium to the north, Mission Hospital to the south, and Beaucatcher Mountain to the east, Oakhurst is a small community of about 45 houses.

Many students are heading back to school this month. College students as well as other renters are moving into rental apartments and houses across the state—some for the first time.

So you’re thinking about joining the 3 million U.S. homeowners who have gone solar. Solar energy will help you save on your monthly electricity bills and combat climate change, but what needs to happen to get those solar panels on your roof?

Asheville’s Urban Trail, an entertaining, informative, and artistic walk through Asheville history, is 1.7-miles of architecture and memories from earlier times in this engaging mountain city.

It’s the evening, you’re settled in, and you’ve got everything you need except for entertainment. Good news, you can stay in your pajamas and browse thousands of e-books, movies, audiobooks, and more via the North Carolina Digital Library.

Honey bees play an important role in Buncombe County’s environment and North Carolina’s economy. Honey bees add millions of dollars statewide to the value of fruit, vegetable and seed crops.