“As long as developers and their investors try to force projects into neighborhoods and communities where the impacts are significant, unmitigated or unjustified, then the NIMBY movement will continue ...

If you must travel, check Drivenc.gov for up-to-date road closure and conditions information. The North Carolina Department of Transportation will focus on preparing major roads like interstates for ...

Once the fourth shift comes online in August, the total unit number per shift will drop to 64. To make up for the shortfall, the department plans to implement what it calls “debit days,” which will ...

We share your inclination to get the whole story. For the over 30 years, Xpress has been committed to in-depth, balanced reporting about the greater Asheville area. We want everyone to have access to ...

The proposed ordinance would rely on a state law that allows local governments to regulate abandoned buildings if they pose ...

Asheville, NC (January 23, 2026): The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Thursday night in west Asheville.

The teaching artists at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) guide students through the Junior Appalachian Musicians ...

John Miall Jr., the longtime former city of Asheville employee who filed the complaint on Jan. 8, submitted evidence that he ...

During the briefing, Buncombe County Helene Recovery Officer Kevin Madsen provided an update to the Commission. Eleven ...

Six months after the tragedy, he’s working to channel his grief into advocacy. Last week, he spoke in front of a crowd at ...

Creators in the River Arts District continue to recover in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. In addition to more studios ...

Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville is best known for producing acclaimed community theater. But on Thursday, Jan. 29, its stage plays host to top-notch jazz courtesy of the Ben Rosenblum ...