Before Interstate 40 was built, Highway 70 and Old 70 were the only ways for people living in the Swannanoa Valley and much ...

After months of pressure from the Trump administration, an annual report by a leading free speech group has found that free ...

Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry is expecting an increased need in heating assistance this year, according to Executive ...

After more than two dozen residents spoke during two public comment periods, Black Mountain Town Council voted to deny a ...

LEAF Global Arts is celebrating 30 years in 2025. The theme for the annual festival is "Live Life Like a Festival." ...

While the official grand opening of the Yoga Center of Black Mountain is Oct. 1, Befus said free classes will be offered to the community on the weekend of the one-year anniversary of Helene, Sept. 26 ...

The Black Mountain public safety building has had structural damages reported in engineering studies from 2011, 2012 and 2019. Police Chief Steve Parker said Helene worsened the condition of the ...

Black Mountain could be the recipient of grant to expand outdoor music starting in 2026. The Levitt Music Series grant works to bring free outdoor music to municipalities across the country. In Black ...

SWANNANOA – In the immediate aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene hitting Western North Carolina, sisters Beth Trigg and Mary Etheridge-Trigg went to work helping their community. The sisters live ...

Chuck Richardson, Cindy Richardson and Jody Layne were among the 600 people gathered at Black Mountain's Town Square for the "No Kings" protest June 14, 2025.

Swannanoa Fire Chief Anthony Penland is seeking the Republican nomination for North Carolina House District 115. The seat is currently held by Democrat Rep. Lindsey Prather. Swannanoa Fire Chief ...

Buncombe County is creating a long-term recovery plan to help after Tropical Storm Helene. The county is creating a small area plan for Swannanoa. The county has not received any information about ...