When Trolleys Were The Main Mode Of Transportation
In the late 19th century, the introduction of railroads to Asheville marked a pivotal moment in the city's development.
I-26 Update Includes Nutrition Classes
An update on the I-26 Connector Project assured citizens that travel on Asheville's north-south expressway will continue to be snarled for six or seven years. The upside was that the project would be providing amenities from a cultural mural to nutrition classes.
The Construction of Swannanoa Railway Tunnel: A Shocking History
Dr. Dan Pierce, Professor of history at UNC-A, spoke to the Leadership Asheville Forum of the human tragedy which surrounded the construction of the Swannanoa Railroad Tunnel and the RAIL Memorial Project.
Northside Future I-26 Work Is Here For A While
The four-year, $26 million plus project is being performed by Summers-Taylor Inc., of Johnson City, Tennessee as the lowest qualified bidder. The contract calls for completion by March 14, 2027.
Local Man A Fixture On Weaverville Roads
Longtime residents of the Weaverville area recognize the familiar face, or more likely, the gob of hair sticking out from under a ball cap, walking the roads and streets in the community. Out-of-towners may find his appearance uncommon, but who is he? Who is the man with the ball cap, long hair, and sunglasses who […]
Catch-22 in Patrolling US 23/Future 26
At a meeting with the Woodfin Town Council, Police Chief Michael Dyke was questioned about his department's response to accidents and speeding drivers on the section of US 19/Future I-26 that passes through Woodfin.
Hendersonville’s New Parking Deck Opens, Meter Fees Kick In
Parking is more plentiful in Downtown Hendersonville, but it is costing more to help pay for the new parking structure.