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ASHEVILLE - His first time driving over the Jeff Bowen Bridge, which crosses the French Broad River into a tangle of interchanges, the confluence of I-26, I-240 and Patton Avenue on the way to downtown, Chris Joyell remembers thinking, "how in the world do people navigate this?" It seemed like...

ASHEVILLE - In June 2022, Jon Wood and Danny Dillow opened Asheville Detox Center as the co-CEOs of the Asheville-based management firm Health Care Alliance North America. The location is one of the only private alcohol and drug detox centers in the region. A little over a year later, Wood...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to asheville..

This piece presents a guide to five fast food spots in Asheville that you must try. Have you had a chance to experience any of them? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Located on Stuyvesant Road, this is one of Asheville’s most expensive properties. Even after a huge $495,000 price cut, it is still listed on Zillow for an astonishing $7,500,000 which says it all. In fairness, this comes with 10 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and 13,675 sqft of living space. This...

ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question is about a mysterious fence boxing in a parcel of land along the greenway in the River Arts District. Got a question for Answer Man or Answer Woman? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column.

Buncombe County -- Buncombe County Government issued a Code Purple for Monday, Dec 4, 2023. Code Purple is a coordinated effort among Asheville and Buncombe County shelters and other organizations to provide emergency overflow shelter to people experiencing homelessness during extremely cold weather (at or below 32 degrees, including wind chill, or 33-40 degrees with precipitation). During Code Purple, participating shelters will provide more beds with fewer requirements than their typical programming. Code Purple sites will also work with participants to refer them to ongoing shelter and housing options.

ASHEVILLE – The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will face tough choices this upcoming budget season. At the county’s first budget retreat for fiscal year 2025 Nov. 30 at the East Asheville Library, staff informed commissioners that the county’s recurring expense growth has outpaced its revenue growth.

In this article, we're exploring four exquisite French restaurants in Asheville. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these culinary gems? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

In the real estate market today, small homes and trailers have become a reasonable option for first-time house buyers thanks to their low prices and versatility. And one in particular for sale in the North Carolina mountains, has not only managed to check all the boxes that would appeal to a young homeowner, but it’s has a unique, vintage flair.

Do you need help paying for winter heating bills? The Low Income Energy Assistance Program is available to eligible households as of December 1, 2023. Low Income Energy Assistance provides a one-time annual vendor payment to help eligible families pay their heating expenses. Households containing a person aged 60 or older or disabled receiving services can apply starting December 1, 2023. All households can apply starting January 1, 2024.

A stunning 1.5-story house near Waynesville, North Carolina recently sold for an impressive $1,600,000 on December 1st. Located at 137 Alpine Ln, Waynesville, NC, 28786, this magnificent property boasts 4 beds and 4.5 baths. With a spacious 5,888 square feet of living space and a massive lot size of 3.15 acres, this house offers ample room for comfortable living.

North Carolina high school football is special for a lot of reasons. Rivalries are one part that makes the sport so great. Western North Carolina has several great storied rivalries. Most fans agree that the Haywood County clash between Pisgah and Tuscola is the top one in the area. But...

ASHEVILLE - The Buncombe County Sheriff's office has filed second-degree murder charges against a Candler man after a late-night Nov. 29 shooting killed an Arden man. At approximately 10:22 p.m. deputies with the Sheriff's Office were dispatched to Cherry Tree Drive, near Enka, and found Jeremy Greer of Arden, 41, suffering from a gunshot wound. Greer died after being transported to Mission Hospital.

This article presents a guide to five exceptional diners in Asheville. Are any of them familiar to you? If you've had the pleasure of dining at any of these places, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

A shower or two is possible on Monday for Western North Carolina, most remain dry and a touch cooler. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and breezy. Watch your full forecast in the video above. Track rain and storms on the interactive radar here. Check the latest alerts in your area...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, farmers tailgate markets have begun their annual holiday markets! This month, the area is welcoming the arrival of dozens of new artisan and craft vendors at holiday markets. While you’ll still be able to find some of your favorite seasonal produce, holiday markets can be...

Address: 22 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806. Mizu, a fresh and exciting addition to Asheville's culinary landscape, is gaining recognition for its high-quality and diverse menu. The restaurant's red curry, ramen, and dumplings are receiving rave reviews for their robust flavors, with the tofu and vegetables masterfully prepared.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Fire destroyed an abandoned Haywood County home near Canton Friday morning, Dec. 1, and authorities say it's not the first time they've been called there. At about 9 a.m. Friday, several fire departments responded to the house fire at 64 Country Road in the...

The Asheville metro area continues to have the lowest unemployment in North Carolina, according to just-released data on the number of people seeking jobs. But the region comprising Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood and Madison counties also continues to see lower wages than the statewide and national average, figures show. The Asheville...