"A huge thank-you to the tireless crews who worked day and night to rebuild our neighborhood Walmart on Bleachery Boulevard." ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is extending the physical damage loan deadline for disaster declarations affected by the 2024 federal funding lapse. The new deadline to apply is April 27, ...

Asheville Police detectives are investigating gun discharges early Sunday morning in downtown Asheville. Thankfully, no one was injured and only property damage has been reported at this time.

Homeward Bound is excited to announce our 13th-Annual Welcome Home Luncheon on May 21, 2025. Join us for this free fundraising event and luncheon where we’ll be exploring the theme of relationships in ...

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Beyond compelling stories from Steven, we’ll hear from local innovators who are leading equitable and realistic recovery efforts right here in Western North Carolina—including Chimney Rock’s “Raise ...

The City of Asheville announces Hiawassee Street between Rankin Avenue and North Lexington Avenue, has been temporarily repaved, restoring smoother access for motorists and pedestrians. This work was ...

Riverbird Research, in partnership with local and state agencies, has launched the WNC Helene Impacts Business Response Survey to provide a ground-level picture of the storm’s i ...

Rescheduled event due to hurricane to take place at the Renaissance Hotel in stunning city named by New York Times among top 52 places to visit in 2025 ...

"The Council should identify the areas along urban corridors suitable for development and then find developers to develop.

"Asheville is going to need thousands of new housing units over the next decade; our commercial corridors are the best place ...

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