Asheville Coverage

Hike, sip, explore: Your perfect Asheville weekend

Asheville, a stunning mountain town, caters to all interests with its mix of outdoor activities, historical attractions, and vibrant culture. It's the perfect destination for a weekend getaway.

Romantic escapes in North Carolina for a weekend getaway

Enjoy a relaxing getaway in the mountains or a romantic weekend in the city at one of these luxury escapes in North Carolina.

Delaney Eyermann, WRAL multiplatform producer

20 Famous North Carolina authors and their must-read books

Explore North Carolina's literary gems! From David Sedaris's humor to Maya Angelou's powerful prose, discover 20 authors and their must-read works.

Kaila Curry, Audience Engagement Producer

Have you seen these Hollywood movies filmed in North Carolina?

From "Bull Durham" to Academy Award-winning dramas, the state has played host to multiple films based on fact and fiction.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

NC Supreme Court hears arguments on fate of Confederate monument honoring Zebulon Vance in Asheville

The North Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday about the removal of the Vance Monument in Asheville. It was dedicated to a former North Carolina governor and Confederate Col. Zebulon Vance.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

NC Supreme Court hears arguments on Confederate monument

The North Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday morning in a dispute over a Conferate monument in Asheville.

Asheville Animal Rescue helps pull off the perfect puppy proposal

Kolton Snyder reached out to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue for help pulling off his proposal to girlfriend Ashley.

Tar Heel Traveler, The Hop in Asheville

The Hop is an Asheville institution run by a husband and wife who love experimenting with off-the-wall flavors.

Tar Heel Traveler, Fleetwood's in Asheville

Scott Mason visits a wacky, rock-n-roll wedding chapel called Fleetwood's.

Fall color 2023: Here's when and where to see leaves change in NC

Fall has officially begun, which means signs of fall will start to appear soon. Depending on where you are in the state, you might see these signs sooner than others.

Arri Woodhouse, WRAL contributor

7 things to do on a couples vacation in Asheville

Asheville is located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, and this vibrant and charming city offers a perfect backdrop for a romantic getaway.

Rachel Driskell, WRAL contributor

10 places to vacation in and around North Carolina for couples

North Carolina is a picturesque landscape full of charming small towns, vibrant cities, and an impressive food and art scene. Take your pick from mountain retreats to idyllic coastal towns and everything romantic in between.

7th earthquake in two weeks hits western NC Tuesday morning

Seven earthquakes have hit the same area of western North Carolina within the past two weeks -- all within a mile of each other.

6 great day trips from Raleigh that are not the beach

We have some great ideas for fun that aren't too far away!

Tar Heel Traveler: Blunt Pretzels, a tasty treat with a twist

Blunt Pretzels is a small pretzel company from Swannanoa near Asheville with a twist. It's run by a German immigrant who brings old-time recipes and methods to his popular pretzels. They're sold in bars in the area and online across the country.

A lost trade, a dying art, Tar Heel Traveler visits the Biltmore blacksmith

Tar Heel Traveler is found in Asheville's mountains--the Biltmore blacksmith. WRAL's Scott Mason explores a lost trade and a dying art.

Starting in the basement to selling in several states, Devils Foot provides non-alcohol beer to Asheville community

Asheville is often considered the craft beer capital, where Tar Heel Traveler is for April 6, 2023. WRAL's Scott Mason explores the city known for its beer but residents can enjoy non-beer, as well.

Tar Heel Traveler: Asheville native breaks record for hiking the Appalachian Trail

Jennifer Pharr Davis of Asheville broke the record for hiking the Appalachian Trail, end to end, in the fastest time. She has hiked trails in all 50 states and on six different continents.

Tar Heel Traveler: Asheville Pinball Museum

The Tar Heel Traveler made his way to a museum in Asheville, but you won't find your standard artifacts there. Instead, you'll find over 70 vintage pinball machines and video games.

Filming now underway for Hallmark movie at Biltmore Estate

Filming is now underway at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville for a Hallmark movie set to premiere in 2023.

Filming for Hallmark movie underway at Biltmore Estate

Filming is underway for a Hallmark Christmas movie at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville.

National Gingerbread House Competition held in Asheville

The 30th annual National Gingerbread House Competition will be held Nov. 21, 2022, at Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville.

National Gingerbread Competition returns to Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville

Bakers from around the world will be bringing their best gingerbread creations to Asheville this weekend for the National Gingerbread Competition.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Best place to live in the U.S.? Raleigh ranks 14th, study finds

A new analysis of more than 2,300 U.S. cities ranked Raleigh the 14th best place to live. Where do other NC cities stack up?

Asheville, Charlotte, Wilmington among top 15 cities for tech talent growth; Triangle is No. 34

An analysis from LinkedIn finds that Asheville ranks among the top 7 metros in the U.S. for growth of tech talent since 2019. The Triangle is 34th.