T he flyover ramp connecting eastbound Patton Avenue to Westgate Parkway will permanently close Sunday, Aug. 2, marking the ...
A standing one — a snag — may house beetle larvae, which are eaten by woodpeckers, who excavate the softening wood for nests, which are then abandoned and taken up by other birds or small mammals, who ...
The federal government sees a dead tree as a sort of time bomb. In recent decades, and especially under President Donald Trump, land management agencies have seized on dead trees as a type of “fuel” ...
Asheville, NC (July 25, 2026): The Asheville Police Department (APD) is investigating a Friday night shooting that resulted in injuries to a teenager. Asheville Police officers responded to the 100 ...
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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 ...
Within a single shift, a 911 dispatcher might help deliver a baby, provide CPR instructions for a cardiac emergency and ...
Released in late March, the sonically and lyrically rich The Taste of Life marks a notable shift for Slow Packer. While previous recordings featured Victor and Johnson playing most of the parts ...
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted at a July 14 special meeting to amend the fiscal year 2027 budget using ...
According to environmental scientists, the presence of the hellbender — an aquatic salamander endemic to the Appalachian ...
In his book, “American Spring Finder,” John Smith shares guidance for locating and tapping the bounty of natural springs. Photo by Zoe Smith The average American uses about 176 gallons of water each ...
New state laws required Asheville City Council to hold a special meeting on July 15 to vote to amend its previously approved tax rate for fiscal year 2027. During the meeting, Mayor Esther Manheimer ...