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 ...

Though Tax Day has arrived for much of the country, some residents of Western NC and other Helene-affected regions have a different due date.

A Florida woman and her business partner are accused of illegally selling human bones online and at their store, Wicked Wonderland. Police confiscated the remains, including skull fragments and other ...

Corner Kitchen owners place time capsules in the walls at the Historic Biltmore Village restaurant as renovation continues, April 11, 2025.

Asheville water users will see a rate increase in July, with the steepest hikes for commercial, manufacturing and wholesale customers.

When bears develop a potentially dangerous level of comfort with humans and their food, they need to be relocated. Relocated bears don't often fare well.

The Swannanoa Ingles has been closed for more than six months after Tropical Storm Helene, creating food insecurity for some residents.

NC State women's basketball's Aziaha James was selected by the Dallas Wings with the No. 12 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Here ...

A vinyl producer has announced the closure of its downtown Asheville food, beverage and retails concepts with more changes to ...

NC State women's basketball's Saniya Rivers was selected by the Connecticut Sun with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.