If you’ve lived in the Asheville area for any length of time, you know there are certain city roads that you simply avoid at key times of day. Prone to congestion, near misses and traffic accidents, thoroughfares such as Merrimon…

Cans of Rocket Girl fresh off the line in Asheville Brewing Company’s canning room.(Photo: Robert Bradley) Beer has been sold in cans since 1935. But for decades, canned brew meant domestic brands: Budweiser, Miller, Coors and others. When the craft…

ISIS continued its destruction of archaeological treasures and historic sites last week by obliterating a city that dates back to Genesis. A propaganda video posted April 11 showed militants, believed to be with ISIS, jackhammering, drilling and destroying artifacts such…

Hundreds of shoppers search for deals at Belk on Thanksgiving night in Asheville. A bill under consideration in the state House would allow counties and cities to levy a quarter-cent sales tax.(Photo: Katie Bailey/bkbailey@citizen-times.com) ASHEVILLE – Cities around North Carolina…

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Anne Springs Close Greenway will host its annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, offering free entry and activities for all ages, from hiking and kayaking to horseback rides, in addition to new events. One of…

Dogwood Arts Festival President Janet Testerman’s family lore with Knoxville’s spring celebration goes back to the days of Elvis when he was a showstopper at the event. Her mother, also named Janet, had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the King.…

The first Habitat for Humanity Spring Bloom and Build Festival will be held Saturday, April 18, from 2 until 7 p.m. at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot in Dillsboro. Fifty-two students from the Tourism Planning and Development class at…

Posted: Friday, April 17, 2015 10:09 am | Updated: 10:11 am, Fri Apr 17, 2015. GUEST VIEWPOINT: Statesville slowly losing its luster By Anna Cochran Statesville Record Landmark Imagine this. It’s the year 1980. You are 18. You are going…

Another new hotel brand has arrived in South Beach: Tribute Portfolio, the latest from Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide. While the collection is brand new, its first property has plenty of history: The 393-room Royal Palm South Beach at 1545 Collins…

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Anne Springs Close Greenway will host its annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, offering free entry and activities for all ages, from hiking and kayaking to horseback rides, in addition to new events. One of…