Asheville News

The Asheville Citizen-Times reported Friday that a U.S. Forest Service officer and his service dog were shot and killed as they attempted to apprehend a man suspected of killing his parents.

Asheville watercolor artist Ann Vasilik received a long-awaited honor when one of her paintings was selected for the 147th annual International American Watercolor Society exhibition in New York.

Prior to his Saturday performance with the Asheville Symphony, renowned concert pianist Alon Goldstein will present a master class this morning featuring local advanced piano students and a presentation under the auspices of the Asheville Area Piano Forum, in partnership with the symphony.

Photo by Micah Wilkins People who are affected by hearing loss do not necessarily have trouble hearing sound.

ASHEVILLE - Asheville High sophomore Kristie Kim will perform Sarasate's "Zigeunerweisen " at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at U.S. Cellular Center as the winner of the Asheville-Buncombe Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition.

Buffalo Nickel is set to open March 21 at 747 Haywood Road in West Asheville. What's an actual buffalo nickel? The coin was first distributed in 1913, part of a drive to beautify American coinage.

He prefers the space so much now that he hosts the board meetings for the Asheville chapter of the national nonprofit in the recreation room dedicated to young people.

The all-female Pink Collar Comedy Tour came through Asheville during its inaugural tour in 2012 and returns to the Altamont Theatre on St. Patrick's Day to add even more color, comedy and insight on a night usually dominated by all things green.

The art of tattooing may be the most personal art form, transforming the body into a canvas.

City and county government will consider a resolution this month that recommends consideration of a new route for the I-26 Connector and calls on the state to include "elements that will address community needs for sound barriers and bicycle, pedestrian and neighborhood connections."

New Belgium Brewing will break ground on its big Asheville brewery on May 2, the company has announced.

Its gorgeous historic buildings downtown, free music venues, Appalachian art center and lofty nearby peaks are all perfect for travelers looking to please their senses without spending a dime.

A city woman is behind bars on a prostitution charge. Gerri Kuykendall, 38, was charged Wednesday with soliciting for prostitution, according to a warrant at the Buncombe County magistrate's office.

The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that city officials are worried the virus has spread to Asheville High School.

Two western North Carolina men have been arrested and charged after federal authorities said they seized 1,400 pounds of marijuana.

Ready to get out your green shorts and Leprechaun hats? It's that time of year again and the best way to start celebrating St. Patrick's Day early is at tThe eighth annual Shamrock Run 5K and 10K race.

Asheville Area Arts Council Gallery Located in the River Arts District at 346 Depot St. Asheville.

Workers have begun a project to repave a 5-mile stretch of Interstate 40 on the southeastern side of the city, with most construction planned at night to minimize resulting traffic congestion.

The Junior League of Asheville is currently collecting donations of children's clothing to benefit the families of Children First Communities in Schools.

Asheville City School officials are continuing to monitor absences in the wake of confirmed norovirus cases at a city elementary school.