While the effort to bring passenger rail back to WNC has gained steam in recent months, funding has remained a question for local officials. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Learn more about political reporting in a battleground state from elections reporting fellow Sarah Gleason. starnewsonline.com/story/news/pol…

Western North Carolina anglers can prepare for exciting opening of delayed harvest waters on June 1. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Members of Southside Community Farm were told by HACA president Monique Pierre they would not be allowed on the property 'after the end of 2024.' citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Volunteers rebuilt a North Asheville playground after it was torn down in 2021. Now, community members push for it to be designated a city park. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Seven Mission ICU nurses embarked on a five-day expedition in the woods of Pisgah National Forest — the first Outward Bound trip for nurses in WNC. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

The 38th annual Memorial Day service in Hendersonville was held indoors and out of the rain, to honor the more than 1 million fallen service members. blueridgenow.com/story/news/loc…

Here's a look at the NCAA Tournament's Raleigh Regional, which includes N.C. State baseball. fayobserver.com/story/sports/c…

NC health regulators made an unannounced inspection 5 months after Mission/HCA Hospital was cited for patient deaths and other failures. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

A year-round homeless shelter, currently housed at rotating locations, will move into a West Asheville church for the month of June. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Duke wants to add natural gas plants to replace its dirty coal facilities. But environmentalists say there's a better, cheaper way for NC to go green. starnewsonline.com/story/news/loc…

The Madison County Planning Board's ridge top subcommittee will hold its next special meeting May 31 at 12:30 p.m. at 1335 N. Main St. in Marshall. citizen-times.com/story/news/mad…

Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered state institutions to fly U.S. and N.C. state flags at half-staff on May 27. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Three college baseball teams in North Carolina will serve as regional hosts in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Here's what we know. fayobserver.com/story/sports/c…

How much did that home sell for? Check out recent property transfers in Buncombe County and Asheville, North Carolina. citizen-times.com/story/money/bu…

Trump's God Bless the USA Bible is a way for Christian Nationalists to try to force their views and have everyone conform to those views. citizen-times.com/story/opinion/…

The N.C. Supreme Court has not yet issued a decision in the Leandro case on funding to improve public schools. citizen-times.com/story/opinion/…

Hispanic Outreach Chair Carlos Linares writes about one Mexican immigrant family's challenges to build a better life for their children in Asheville. citizen-times.com/story/opinion/…

Scenes from GrindFest, a three-day festival showcasing Black businesses and promoting community connections, supported by Black Wall Street AVL. citizen-times.com/picture-galler…

Whether you're a tourist or a local angler, you need a license to fish at the N.C. coast. Here's why, and how to get one. starnewsonline.com/story/news/loc…