Events happening this week in Asheville and Western North Carolina include animal encounters, festivals, and free community events.

A group of local woodworkers and artists are finding a new way to honor the trees that were lost during Hurricane Helene.

From galleries tucked into historic buildings to massive murals brightening up city streets, Asheville is a haven for artists and art lovers.

One of the things I cherish most about Western North Carolina is its patchwork of small, close-knit communities nestled among ...

Whether you’re hiking the scenic trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway, kayaking down the French Broad River, Asheville is an ...

Tropical Storm Helene left Asheville's watersheds and reservoirs "extremely vulnerable" to any moderate to severe weather events, staff say.

NPR and the PBS series "Frontline" investigate the forces keeping communities from building resiliently, and the special ...

The Flat Rock Playhouse, designated as the State Theatre of North Carolina, produces professional shows that rival big-city productions in quality while maintaining the intimate connection between ...

Leaders in federal, state and local governments often have different ideas about how to mitigate future floods in NC.

ASHEVILLE - Asheville diners and imbibers know what the city has to offer, and the nation and world are taking notice. Beverage industry and Southern lifestyle publications have applauded local ...

A guide to Asheville's farmers market scene, including details on the River Arts District Farmers Market's new permanent ...

Dam failures during Helene, soaring costs and changing ecological wisdom point to the need for solutions other than dams to prevent devastating floods on ...