Dropping to 7.2%, Buncombe County’s unemployment rate no longer highest in state
Buncombe County's unemployment rate dropped more than 3 percentage points in November to 7.2%, according to the N.C.
NCDOT: No timeframe for reopening sections of Asheville's Swannanoa River Road
Sections of the road have remained closed since the storm, and the NCDOT confirmed Jan. 3 there is no set timeline for ...
Former Asheville doctor’s office manager pleads guilty to embezzling more than $50K
A former manager at a local doctor’s office pleaded guilty to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from Asheville Internal ...
2025 Asheville Mardi Gras: What to know about royals, parade, Queen's Ball, king cake
Asheville Mardi Gras' queen and king share what's new for the 2025 parade and Queen's Ball. Plus, where to find king cakes.
School closings in Western North Carolina, Monday, Jan. 6
Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed Monday, Jan. 6, due to winter weather. Madison County Schools: Closed, optional teacher workday. Mitchell County Schools: Closed, Schedule 2 ...