It is time for the 2026 primary in North Carolina. Keep up with the latest, live election coverage for Western NC here.

Before Chai Pani became a James Beard Award-winning restaurant, it was merely an idea shared by an Asheville husband and wife. Now, it's much more.

Asheville's former Moog Music property, now a hub for Helene-displaced businesses, was sold for $9 million to RCG LLC in February.

Primary Election Day is March 3. Hear from Election Director Corinne Duncan about what to know before you head to the polls.

Roberson girls basketball leads the charge of newly ranked teams as seven WNC schools are still playing in the NCHSAA ...

See the penultimate WNC high school boys basketball power rankings for the 2025-26 season as playoffs near its conclusion.

Mourners circled the Statehouse on Monday to honor the Rev. Jesse Jackson and say “thank you” to a civil rights icon whose activism for equality began in the Palmetto State.

The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Monday, March 2, 2026 results for each game: Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Check Pick 3 ...

Vote for the Ingles WNC boys Athlete of the Week for Week 15 of winter sports, featuring athletes from Christ School, Pisgah, ...

Pisgah girls basketball used a strong defensive effort to defeat Stuart Cramer 60-56 in the NCHSAA 4A playoffs, advancing to the West Regional Final.

As the season starts, the Citizen Times is asking fans to decide which athlete will have the best season in 2026. Some of Western North Carolina's best softball players, including last year's player ...

Andrews girls basketball beat Summit Charter on March 2, returning to its first regional final since 1977. Coach Tim Wood still thinks it came early.