Politics

Asheville Revises Helene Recovery Plan After HUD RejectionAsheville Revises Helene Recovery Plan After HUD Rejection

Asheville Revises Helene Recovery Plan After HUD Rejection

News Summary Asheville city officials are revising the Helene recovery plan after it was rejected by HUD, primarily due to…

2 months ago
Asheville Ranked No. 3 Best Destination in the SouthAsheville Ranked No. 3 Best Destination in the South

Asheville Ranked No. 3 Best Destination in the South

News Summary Asheville, North Carolina, has been recognized as the No. 3 Best Destination in the South, according to a…

2 months ago
Asheville Mourns Loss of Beloved Community Leader Lady GloriaAsheville Mourns Loss of Beloved Community Leader Lady Gloria

Asheville Mourns Loss of Beloved Community Leader Lady Gloria

News Summary The city of Asheville grieves the passing of Gloria Howard Free, known as 'Lady Gloria,' who dedicated her…

2 months ago
Mildred Kiconco Barya Receives 2025 Jacobs/Jones PrizeMildred Kiconco Barya Receives 2025 Jacobs/Jones Prize

Mildred Kiconco Barya Receives 2025 Jacobs/Jones Prize

News Summary Local writer and poet Mildred Kiconco Barya from Asheville has been honored with the 2025 Jacobs/Jones African American…

2 months ago
Asheville City Board of Education Approves New Governance GuidelinesAsheville City Board of Education Approves New Governance Guidelines

Asheville City Board of Education Approves New Governance Guidelines

News Summary The Asheville City Board of Education has approved new governance guidelines aimed at enhancing board communication and structure.…

2 months ago
Asheville Rail Line Set to Reopen After Hurricane HeleneAsheville Rail Line Set to Reopen After Hurricane Helene

Asheville Rail Line Set to Reopen After Hurricane Helene

News Summary Asheville, North Carolina, is preparing for the reopening of the Norfolk Southern rail line, which was damaged during…

2 months ago
Trio Arrested Amid Storm Preparations in AshevilleTrio Arrested Amid Storm Preparations in Asheville

Trio Arrested Amid Storm Preparations in Asheville

News Summary In Asheville, North Carolina, three individuals were arrested during severe weather preparedness efforts. Timothy Lynn Wilds, Pamela Kent…

2 months ago
Asheville Faces Uncertainty with Cuts to Environmental ResearchAsheville Faces Uncertainty with Cuts to Environmental Research

Asheville Faces Uncertainty with Cuts to Environmental Research

News Summary Asheville is grappling with significant budget cuts to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), impacting environmental research…

2 months ago
Asheville Man Faces Justice for Human TraffickingAsheville Man Faces Justice for Human Trafficking

Asheville Man Faces Justice for Human Trafficking

News Summary An Asheville man, De’Markria Marquell Miller, has been found guilty of human trafficking-related charges, shedding light on this…

2 months ago
Asheville and Charlotte Recognized as Top Beer CitiesAsheville and Charlotte Recognized as Top Beer Cities

Asheville and Charlotte Recognized as Top Beer Cities

News Summary North Carolina's Asheville and Charlotte have been ranked among the top beer cities in the U.S., taking 7th…

2 months ago