The Asheville area could get a new set of public hiking and mountain biking trails with the proposed purchase of a former camp in the Fairview area. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

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

An Asheville section of I-40 will be shut down from Friday night to Monday morning to allow for highway construction. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is April 30. Here's how to celebrate, with and without adopting an animal in need. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Asheville council heard public comment on a divisive Business Improvement District proposal, evoking memories of similar conversations a decade prior. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Names of Henderson County Sheriff's Office deputies involved in the fatal April 13 shooting near North Mills River Campground have been released. blueridgenow.com/story/news/cri…

Sasquatch research group Bigfoot 911 is bringing the Bigfoot Festival back to Marion for another celebration this year. Here's what to know. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority did not fund affordable housing in the inaugural $10 million LIFT Fund during their April 24 meeting. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

A report by NC health regulators states that a camp staff member and a WNC outdoor therapy camp were to blame in a12-year-old's death. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

WWII veteran Hal Hogstrom, 99, a former guest columnist for the Asheville Citizen Times, is going on his first Blue Ridge Honor Flight on April 27. blueridgenow.com/story/news/loc…

What to know about Highland Brewing's weeklong 30th anniversary celebration in Asheville. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Answer Man: A reader asked if you have to be a veteran to be able to go on the Blue Ridge Honor Flights to Washington, D.C. blueridgenow.com/story/news/loc…

Teacher raises and investment into childcare are priorities in Gov. Roy Cooper's new budget proposal. See what else he included. starnewsonline.com/story/news/pol…

Woodfin Police Chief Michael Dykes is no longer chief of the department, according to the mayor, who couldn't confirm if he was fired or resigned. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

CWD has never been found in humans, but researchers now believe there may be a risk of the fatal disease spreading after two mysterious deaths. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Will WNC's recent cold snap delay the periodical cicada emergence? Are cicadas harmful to humans? Gardens? Here's what to know. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

An Asheville man reported missing by his mother was found dead in Old Fort April 22. The investigation is ongoing. citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

Mega Millions winning numbers for $202 million jackpot Tuesday, April 23. Did anyone win Mega Millions? citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…

An exclusive interview with the founder of a new food culture festival planned for Asheville. citizen-times.com/story/life/202…

After no charges were filed for people videotaped grabbing a bear cub from a tree, petitions and public outrage abound. Will the case be reopened? citizen-times.com/story/news/loc…