Asheville Community Pulse

Post-Helene rebound: Asheville's antique scene thrives with shopper-favorite spots near Biltmore Village and Swannanoa River.

• #1 Antique Tobacco...

• Vintage bike showcase: 14 bicycles highlight physics, engineering & motion of cycling at Asheville Museum of Science.
• Adults-only opener (21+,...

Timeline of March 8 downtown shooting updates:

• Shooting injures 9 in downtown Asheville.
• Police hunt 19yo Calobe Leo Workman, 6'3" with black...

Boost your Asheville network with these pro opportunities:

• Chamber spotlight: Business Before Hours May 19 at MAHEC’s Biltmore Campus introduces...

Blues claim landmark 3-1 victory over Greenville Triumph in chilly rematch, scoring twice late for first-ever U.S. Open Cup win.

• Evan Southern nets...

Chilling home invasion on Casteel Lane: Two masked male suspects entered a residence Tuesday morning, leaving the homeowner with a minor gunshot wound...

Lady Gloria Ridge opens doors for affordable community living on Haywood St.

• Asheville native Lora Downs, 43, and kids thrilled for spacious,...

Spring vibes hit the NC Arboretum with the new Arbor Eatery debut by Tony Franco and Dune Pierre Michel.

• Savory stars from Franco: Local grilled...

Local curiosities unpacked:

• McCormick Field $40M upgrades done by April 21: expanded plaza, new scoreboard, clubhouses, LED lights, and more for...

From investigations to outreach: Asheville's mayor and police chief address uptick since March 7 with active probes, federal partnerships, and...

Asheville Musical Theatre launches its 2026–2027 tour across North America, listing cities, venues, and upcoming performances with links to local event details. Perfect for fans tracking our local arts scene on the road!

Spring food highlights for Asheville residents:

• All Day Darling's second spot in Oakley tents 2027 opening; Michelin-recommended with groundbreaking...

Parents, check cabinets now – FDA voluntary recall on children's ibuprofen oral suspension due to gel-like mass and black particles.

• Risks:...

Rapid response to weekend gunfire on Fairview Road:

• Officers arrived ~6:21am Sat, Mar 14, after shots fired into occupied vehicle
• No injuries,...

Bulldogs' season opener shines with freshman sprinter Talyn Stevenson's top 20 all-time 200m in his first college race.

• Trusted training to...

Long-awaited return: Asheville author Tommy Hays releases The Marriage Bed on March 24, 13 years after his last novel.

• Montford setting: Follows...

• Position open: Public Safety Communications Operations Commander
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Employer: Buncombe County hiring now

Key role in local emergency communications—ideal for safety pros.

Asheville's unconventional arts scene pulses with enduring creativity:

• Fringe Arts Festival (24th year) runs March 15-22 in unconventional spaces,...

Justice in local killing: 57-year-old Garland William Kuykendall Jr. gets 360-444 months (30-37 years) for second-degree murder of 72-year-old Robert...

Free family fun at Asheville Humane Thrift Store tomorrow (11am-5pm, 800 Fairview Rd):

• Art & crafts: 5 local artists, caricature artist, face...