Come learn about the medicinal and edible plants growing in the sidewalks, gardens, and wild lots of downtown West Asheville! This event will be happening Saturday, September 8th from 11:30 to 1:00, rain or shine. It will start at the Center for Holistic Medicine which is located at 779 Haywood Road in the heart of […]
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Viva Deli on Haywood Road has closed
It’s probably not a good sign for an establishment when its Haywood Road marquee — which typically shouts out daily specials and funny sayings — says that one of the co-owners is an “A-Hole.” That sign was up all day on Thursday and was taken down in the afternoon.
North American Sundial Society conference starts tomorrow in West Asheville
Given our town’s propensity for early morning fog this time of year, maybe better to check your watch if you don’t want to be late. Sunny Point’s unique sundial (photo by Alice io Oglesby)
Happy birthday Harvest Records
The local record haven celebrates eight years in business by offering nearly 10,000 records for a dollar or less.
Hank’s BBQ brings Texas-style fare to West Asheville
The new Haywood Road eatery serves breakfast, lunch and (starting this weekend) dinner at 373 Haywood Road, behind BattleCat Coffe Bar. Roman Vinson, pictured, presents steaming waffles covered in fruit with a cup of vegan chili. (Photo by Bill Rhodes)
Tractor-trailer collides with building in West Asheville
A driver misjudged the turn from Haywood Road onto Brevard Road after apparently missing the “no trucks” signs on Haywood Road today, May 25.
Presentation on past and future of Sulphur Springs this Sunday
Sulphur Springs in West Asheville was the Asheville area’s first tourist attraction. A group of residents wants to honor that by protecting the land around it. The sping house as it appears today. Photo by Bill Rhodes
West Asheville tailgate market now open on Tuesday Afternoons
It’s that time of year again, this year with wind, but warm temps, the tailgate markets are back.
Memorial for the slain at West Asheville crime scene
A memorial for the victims of last weeks knife fight outside the closed bar on Haywood Road.
(photo by Bill Rhodes)
Owner of Mike’s Side Pocket surrenders liquor license
Confirmed by state Alcohol Law Enforcement supervisor, Betty Cook voluntarily surrendered her liquor license this afternoon
UPDATE: April 4 West Asheville knife spree leaves three — including killer — dead
An apparently intoxicated man who had been earlier asked to leave a Haywood Road bar returned with knife in hand and turned the evening into chaos.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
A thank you from the boys of Brevard Road
In the Brevard Road West Asheville fire on Feb. 24, the three of us lost the majority of our possessions but we quickly gained a greater admiration for our friends, family and community. We all moved here from across the South and, like so many others, we did so for the natural beauty of the […]
Newman cares about neighborhoods
We are writing in support of Brownie Newman’s candidacy for Buncombe County commissioner. Newman exemplified leadership as an Asheville City Council member and vice mayor for environmental initiatives by slashing the city’s carbon footprint through LED bulbs for streetlamps, hybrid engines for buses and the expanded household-recycling program. More significantly, Newman demonstrated time and time […]
RonD at the Get Down tonight
RonD at the Get Down tonight with Justin and The Brave New Gravelys
More than 300 bicycles make streets green for a day
Asheville On Bike’s annual St.Patrick’s Day ride, The Bike of The Irish, drew a record number of participants in all shades of green and any description of bike.
A portion of the crowd that participated in The Bike of The Irish which went through Downtown, Montford, West Asheville, and the River Arts District today.(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
New recycling cans mean ‘No More Sorting’ in Asheville
It is March, and that means basketball, and, oh yeah, big, bold, and beautiful blue cans are popping up all over West Asheville this week. Recycling in Asheville just got easier.
How to help the men who lost their home to a fire on Friday
On Friday evening, the Brevard Road house of Parker Sloan, Grey Nelson and Adam Bowers burned to the ground. No one was injured, but high winds made it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the flames and the house was destroyed. The Asheville community has responded with various events to help their neighbors. To help, read on:
(Parker Sloan sorts through the remnants of his bedroom. Photos by Bill Rhodes)
Volunteers working with Asheville city staff on runoff in park
An impossibly-steep slope in West Asheville Park has been transformed from tall waving grass to fruit and nut trees and bushes thanks to the work of volunteers — now the volunteers want to harness the run-off to keep the garden going
(Photos by Bill Rhodes)
WALK is now open in the former Rocket Club building in West Asheville (updated)
After a thorough renovation, the building at 401 Haywood has a new lease on life. (Photos by Bill Rhodes)
Asheville Barhopper starts hopping
The Asheville Bar Hopper shuttle service has launched — interest is high, but so far riders are scarce.
Patton Avenue Pet Co., El Kimchi co-host Korean-taco-loving, dog-loving grand opening
Patton Avenue Pet Company and El Kimchi teamed up for a joint grand opening. (photos by Suzi Camarata)