Asheville News

Cherokee Dance Group, Warriors of AniKituhwa, to Perform March 25 at UNC Asheville The Warriors of AniKituhwa, Cherokee dance group and official cultural ambassadors for the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, will perform at 12:30 Tuesday, March 25 at UNC Asheville's Main Quad.

Diamond Brand Outdoors invites Western North Carolina's outdoor loving women to celebrate this year's Spring Diva Night benefiting Girls on the Run, 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at the Arden store on Hendersonville Road.

Asheville singer Caleb Johnson advanced to the "American Idol" Top 10 Thursday night.

The Asheville Tea Party on Friday challenged the registration of 182 voters in Buncombe County who the group says no longer live at the addresses they gave the elections office.

Developers of downtown property where a TK Tripps restaurant once stood have submitted plans for a Hilton Garden Inn, four-story office building and 320-space parking garage to city government for approval.

Tickets are on sale Friday for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at the U.S. Cellular Center.

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.