Council approves expansion of Police Department’s West Asheville office
Wed Jan 14 4:19 pm
Asheville City Council approved, 5-1, a 10-year lease with Tanger Outlets, 800 Brevard Road. The site will operate as Asheville Police Department's (APD) new resource center for its West Asheville office.
A new partnership aims to help foster children find permanent homes
Wed Jan 14 11:00 am
Buncombe County Health and Human Services has partnered with the nonprofit Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina to reduce delays in foster care and adoption by embedding nonprofit staff into the county’s child welfare operations. The effort aims to speed placements, support foster and adoptive families and help more children find permanent, stable homes.
5 things to know about Asheville City Council’s Jan. 13 meeting
Wed Jan 14 10:00 am
What’s new in food: Asheville Restaurant Week returns
Tue Jan 13 12:00 pm
Participating eateries offer menu specials while Fleetwood's hosts weekly cooking competitions.
Looking ahead: Council member Bo Hess says citywide collaboration and action essential for 2026
Tue Jan 13 10:25 am
Asheville City Council member Bo Hess speaks with Xpress about lessons learned from 2025 and what his leadership goals are for the new year.
Flour café to move into former Laughing Seed space
Tue Jan 13 7:30 am
The move will allow the popular downtown biscuit restaurant to expand its menu.
Looking ahead: Council member Maggie Ullman seeks to continue two-way conversations in 2026
Mon Jan 12 10:25 am
Asheville City Council member Maggie Ullman speaks with Xpress about lessons learned from 2025 and what her leadership goals are for the new year. Ullman is running for reelection in 2026.
Former city employee formally challenges eligibility of Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley to run for reelection
Mon Jan 12 9:14 am
“It appears from recent news stories that the candidate may not meet residency or eligibility requirements for this position,” John P. Miall Jr. wrote on the challenge form submitted to the Buncombe County Board of Elections Jan. 8, adding that his evidence consisted of “multiple news stories that the candidate has residences in at least two states.”
Letter: A 10-year-old’s view of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Sun Jan 11 4:00 pm
"Then the bears wouldn’t have to be crowded around by tourists who want to take a selfie with them."
Should public dollars fund private schools? I beg to differ
Sun Jan 11 2:00 pm
This time, "I Beg to Differ" columnists Carl Mumpower and Bill Branyon focus on education — and specifically, private school vouchers.
Letter: Consider volunteering for Buncombe kids
Sun Jan 11 12:00 pm
"Abused and neglected children everywhere in North Carolina need someone to focus primarily on them as their families address whatever challenges have brought them to the court’s attention."
Looking ahead: Council member Kim Roney emphasizes community solidarity and getting out the vote in 2026
Sun Jan 11 10:00 am
Asheville City Council member Kim Roney speaks with Xpress about lessons learned from 2025 and what her leadership goals are for the new year. Along with serving on Council, Roney is running for mayor in 2026.
