An Asheville man was charged in a sexual assault cold case from over 25 years ago after forensic evidence was returned from the State Crime Lab.

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible in the northern hemisphere, though it can be seen in the southern hemisphere near where constellation of Lyra is visible. Your best bet for seeing it is to find dark ...

A new sidewalk is coming to a key section of West Asheville's Patton Avenue, spanning a half-mile between Druid Drive and Louisiana Avenue.

A fast-growing wildfire broke out in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland April 14, prompting evacuations of ...

The newest economic blackout calls on consumers to boycott Target, Walmart and other large corporations. Here's what to know.

Earth Day is April 22, a time for people to gather and celebrate the Earth. A time for environmental education and litter pick ups to help move toward a more sustainable future. Here is a list of ways ...

A lightning strike started a wildfire in the Nantahala National Forest, which grew to 120 acres as of April 15. Here's what to know about closures.

It's Week 8 of the spring sports season. Here are the top performers from Western North Carolina for this week. This list is compiled from information provided to the Citizen ...