BLACK MOUNTAIN – For 36 years, Melody Morris’ family has operated antique shops in Black Mountain. As of Jan. 17, that is ...

Joseph Elcaney “Caney” Allison married Mary Jane Burnett in 1868 and built their home around the same time in the North Fork ...

Shelby Wardlaw is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Writing Program at Rutgers University and holds an MFA in Fiction ...

Piedmont Triad Regional Council has been selected to lead the search for Black Mountain's new town manager. A traffic study ...

The Town Council has unanimously voted to appoint Richard N. Hicks as Interim Town Manager for the Town of Black Mountain.

Hearts with Hands is building a new 24-site campground for Helene survivors and relief workers. The campground will be free and is only available for Helene-related work. As the rebuilding process ...

The Rite Buy Grocery opened Dec. 20. The independent grocery store exists to fill a need the owner saw in town. Fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and eggs, bulk dry goods, frozen goods, pantry staples ...

Opponents of the proposed Mountain Retreat Association lodge in Montreat have filed a petition in the Supreme Court of North Carolina. The MRA said it will defend its right to build while moving ...

Black Mountain Town Manager Josh Harrold announced his resignation Dec. 10. Harrold said his proudest accomplishment during his tenure was the town's Tropical Storm Helene response. Town Council met ...

Okie Dokies Smokehouse reopened Dec. 3. The restaurant was closed after damages from Tropical Storm Helene. Okie Dokies Smokehouse has officially reopened in Swannanoa, more than one year after ...

See photos from the Dec. 6, 2025 Black Mountain Christmas parade's floats, bands, dancers and Santa.

Ingles has filed its annual Securities and Exchange Commission report. The company's net income saw a 21% decrease after Helene. Three stores remain closed, including the Swannanoa location. Ingles ...