Asheville’s tourism and sports leaders are asking local businesses to start preparing now for a busy stretch of sports events they say could deliver a measurable economic lift a ...

Now, Hill worries they may be losing their chance at federal protection.

Buncombe County hotels experienced a rise in occupancy in 2025, while vacation rentals declined slightly, a shift driven by changing inventory and lingering post-Tropical Storm Helene demand from ...

Last month, James Melonas, the supervisor of North Carolina’s national forests, signed off on a Helene recovery plan that could span tens of thousands of acres of the Pisgah National Forest over ...

Read up on all the local primary races in one spot, including responses from candidates.

The City of Asheville is pleased to announce an additional $6.9 million in combined state and federal funding dedicated to the city’s Helene Recovery and rebuilding efforts.

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 ...

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 ...

We share your inclination to get the whole story. For the over 30 years, Xpress has been committed to in-depth, balanced ...

Asheville, NC (February 27, 2026): Asheville Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating a man who ...

Barya’s Hands in Clay explores life, death and rebirth, while Gate’s A Rebellion of Care highlights art as a form of active resistance.

Alex: “I Voted” stickers are the Pogs of politics. A once-gratifying collectible that incentivized being part of something bigger than yourself. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good sticker. Stickers are ...