The committee will help sculpt countywide regulations of STRs, which were put on hold by the Buncombe County Planning Board in April.
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In photos: Donald Trump campaign rally
Xpress captured the scene outside the event, including those who protested the Republican presidential nominee.
ACS closes budget gap ahead of new school year
Asheville City Schools (ACS) Superintendent Maggie Fehrman said the district was able to close its $5.7 million budget deficit just in time for the new school year, largely through cuts in central office and by consolidating the district’s two middle schools.
Tin Roof Echo and Carpenter / Cohen release new albums
The longtime locals embrace collaboration on their latest collections.
Communities throughout WNC embrace outdoor recreation projects
From Woodfin to Canton, Hendersonville to Brevard, local communities are embracing outdoor recreation as a way to drive economic growth and provide recreational opportunities for residents.
Beer Scout: A new chapter for Asheville Brewers Supply
On June 1, JW Jones officially purchased the 30-year-old business from Tedd Clevenger.
City program offers ‘carrot’ to hotel developers
Since 2021, 13 hotel projects have gone through the by-right process, with 11 committing more than $2.7 million toward city priorities, according to a newly released City of Asheville public dashboard.
Some businesses want cash, others only accept credit cards
A few Asheville businesses are riding a national wave of not accepting cash. Others say credit cards are a hassle and only accept paper money. We take a look at the pros and cons of each policy.
County Commission candidates make pitches at CIBO forum
Candidates talk about spending, support for education and what regulating short-term rentals should look like.
Around town: Butterfly art comes to the RAD
Butterfly gallery opens new exhibition, ReClaim Madison features monthly concert series, Citizen Vinyl presents forgotten Appalachian recordings, and more!
Several downtown roads will temporarily close for Donald Trump campaign event, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13
All roads are anticipated to reopen on Wednesday, Aug. 14 around 10 p.m.
Letter: Advice for future anarchist events
“If you don’t want people at an event you sponsor, do not have it in a public library and do not physically attack those who do not agree with you if they show up and livestream your public event.”
Letter: Continue calling for truth, justice and peace
“Activity by Asheville groups gives us hope that we can transcend our narrow views — going beyond one political party, one program or one set of policies.”
Home sweet homeless: The Gospel According to Jerry
“I recently sat down with Sheriff Quentin Miller, one of our outstanding public servants and community leaders, who’s proposed a very promising solution to this problem — and it’s sitting right under our noses.”