N.C. Hops Festival If your dad is a beer drinker, then the fifth annual N.C. Hops Festival in Raleigh's North Hills community may be the perfect spot to spend your Father's Day weekend. The event is ...

The East side of Weaver Park will be closed temporarily, according to a July 1 news release from the City of Asheville.

The city of Asheville has opened a temporary dog park at along the Swannanoa River after Helene destroyed the city's two dog ...

The temporary dog park is at 100 Bleachery Blvd. off Swannanoa River Road, and open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It offers off-leash, fenced-in space for dogs, with separate areas for large and ...

Despite the destruction caused by Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville was voted among the best U.S. cities to visit in 2025 by CNN. CNN spokesperson Malika Budd explained that the list of towns was ...

The park is in Rutherford County, 25 miles southeast of Asheville. Reopening the state park is more than symbolic. It is an essential "economic engine" for the area, Gov. Stein told reporters.