In late May, the latest Helene recovery package passed unanimously in the North Carolina House. But then it stalled for weeks, as NC Senate Republicans opted to use it as a bargaining chip in ongoing, ...

Vino & Vulvas (three Thursday night shows — June 26, July 24 and Aug. 21 at The Mule): a sex edutainment event in which a ...

Happy Pride Month! And a huge sigh of relief that the town of Lake Lure is gradually recovering after being decimated by floodwaters stemming from Tropical Storm Helene.

Nearly nine months after Helene swept through Western North Carolina, Buncombe County and City of Asheville officials are reopening parks and greenways that were shut down in the storm’s wake.

Mountain Xpress is proud to launch its new obituaries feature, serving the Western North Carolina region with an independent ...

Yet even against that backdrop, Younge is remarkable. A wholly self-trained musician, he started out as a hip-hop beatmaker.

Howard is a player on the Lady Legends. The squad was originally formed by A.C. Reynolds Middle School players who participated in open-gym practices. In March, parents asked the players if they ...

The series continues Friday-Sunday, June 20-22, with The Red Egg: A Summer Solstice Soirée, featuring live music, fire ...

News release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure is accepting comments untilJune 20, 2025 on ...

N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Asheville-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, ...

At its June 17 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners appointed a new County Attorney, approved next steps for the Ferry Road Community Development, and more.

Applicants can apply for one of two funding opportunities: (1) general operating support or (2) programmatic or project support over a two-year period. Grant sizes will range from $50,000 to $150,000 ...