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

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 ...

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

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

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

In 1964, the congregation built a larger church at the Bee Tree Road location, where services continued for the next 50 years. After 220 years of worship, First Presbyterian Church of Swannanoa held ...

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 ...

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

Swannanoa Resilience Hub looks to provide for community Helene The nonprofit offers a variety of resources ranging from a farmers market to disaster case management. The Swannanoa Resilience Hub is ...

Some families are back in their Beacon Village homes after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the neighborhood. Volunteers and nonprofits have done much of the rebuilding. SWANNANOA – It has taken ...