After a national search that attracted 100 applicants, Warren Wilson College President Damián Fernández announced today that ...

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From Tropical Storm Helene-related recovery efforts to innovative ways to share historical documents, Xpress takes a look at Drew Reisinger, who earned the 2025 Outstanding Register of Deeds Award ...

According to its mission statement, local nonprofit Uplift, Renew, and Sustain the Arts (URSA) Asheville was founded in 2025 by pianist/educator Bill Bares “to provide transformative musical ...

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Cornerstones of the local Americana scene, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters continue to grow their already stellar ...

We share your inclination to get the whole story. For the over 30 years, Xpress has been committed to in-depth, balanced reporting about the greater Asheville area. We want everyone to have access to ...

The North Carolina Supreme Court has delivered a key ruling against HCA in the ongoing Certificate of Need battle in ...

For this month’s Around the Region, we asked WNC mayors to discuss Helene recovery and other issues that shaped 2025. They also look ahead to 2026.

WNC towns faced Helene’s aftermath in 2025 while pursuing growth and community projects. Mayors praised local resilience and highlighted ongoing challenges like infrastructure and affordability.

Do you remember what month the wildfires struck McDowell County? Or how about when the surprise hailstorm rained down on Asheville? Do you recall when the town of Marshall celebrated its post-Tropical ...

That small clue set St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church on a path that would uncover long-forgotten structures, ...