Local Frequency - Asheville

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, May 3.

Folks, bundle up this morning because a frost advisory is in effect across most of western North Carolina until 9 a.m., with Avery County under a freeze warning until then. Temps dipped to around 42 degrees overnight near Asheville Regional Airport, with a high expected near 46 today, so protect those tender plants in your gardens before the sun warms things up. Speaking of warming up, peak tourism season is officially here as National Travel and Tourism Week kicks off through May 9, bringing a wave of festivals, live music...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, May 3.

What a perfect spring day to shake off the chill, folks. That frost advisory that gripped most of western North Carolina overnight has lifted right on schedule by 9 a.m., so your tender garden plants and budding blooms should be safe now. Expect mostly sunny skies today with a comfortable high near 79 degrees and a light northeast breeze, easing into partly cloudy nights around 61 degrees. Mother Nature is finally cooperating after those rainy mornings, making it ideal for getting out and about in our mountain paradise.
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Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, May 2.

Start your day right with the fresh vibes at the Hendersonville Farmers Market, kicking off its 2026 season today on Maple Street from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 40 local vendors are bringing mountain-grown produce, artisanal goods, and even a new art walk to celebrate our creative community, connecting neighbors through food and fun that supports the folks growing it all right here.

But grab your rain gear first, because cooler weather and showers are rolling in across Western North Carolina. Expect 60 to 90 percent rain chances...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Thursday, April 30.

Rise and shine, Asheville. Were kicking off a mostly sunny morning with temperatures climbing to the upper 60s downtown, perfect for shaking off any chill and diving into what makes our city hum. Clouds are lingering over the mountains toward Boone and Hickory, but here in the heart of it all, its prime time to grab that coffee and hit the streets. Speaking of streets, keep an eye on downtown traffic as tourism demand stays sky high, with nine out of ten folks still planning trips our...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, April 29th. Kicking off today with some much-needed rain thats greening up our mountains after weeks of dry spell. Early morning storms rolled through Western North Carolina overnight, delivering steady showers and a bit of thunder that soaked the parched ground just in time for spring growth. Expect highs near 76 degrees with lingering showers before noon, then gradual clearing, but hold onto your hats as another round of storms brews late tonight into tomorrow with gusty winds up to 20 miles per hour. Cooler air follows by Thursdays highs in the...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, April 27.

Rise and shine, Asheville. Were kicking off the week with mostly sunny skies this morning, warming up to the upper 70s before a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms pops in later. Expect northwest winds around 5 mph, perfect for getting out early before any clouds build. Overnight, partly cloudy with lows in the upper 40s and a 30 percent shot at showers, so keep an eye on the radar as we head into Tuesdays likely rain. After yesterdays high of nearly 80 at the Grove Arcade, todays fair conditions...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, April 26.

Rain is tapping steadily on rooftops across the mountains this morning, with Asheville sitting at 61 degrees under gray skies, drizzle lingering from Boone to Hickory. Grab that umbrella if youre heading out, but dont let it dampen your spirits—were in prime spring weather for cozy indoor adventures today.

Kicking off the day, UNC Asheville baseball fans, heads up: that suspended game from last night against the opponents resumes at 11 a.m. right here in town, with the Bulldogs holding a 9-7 lead in the si...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, April 25.

Start your day with a heads up on some tough news from the River Arts District, where a massive overnight fire ripped through the former Asheville Waste Paper building on Lyman Street, the planned new home for our beloved Salvage Station music venue. Flames shot up around 11 p.m. Thursday, engulfing the graffiti-covered spot famous for its Homer Simpson and Bender mural, and firefighters battled it defensively until early Friday morning. No one was hurt, but the damage is significant, coming right after a smaller blaze there...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Thursday, April 23.

Kicking off with some big news from Buncombe County commissioners, whove just approved a unified fire tax resolution for all 20 fire districts after a lively public hearing on April 21. This move aims to streamline funding and boost protection across places like Biltmore Forest, Weaverville, and Black Mountain, especially in those unincorporated roadless areas under Forest Service rules. The exact rate is still in the works as part of the FY27 budget, with projections floating between a revenue-neutral 9.19 cents and 14.45 cents to fully cover fire department needs think...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, April 22nd.

We're starting this Wednesday with plenty of ways to get outside and engage with our community. If you're looking to make a difference today, the Earth Day River Cleanup is happening right now at Craven Street Bridge Boating Access Area from 10 AM to 2 PM. It's a chance to get out on the French Broad River by canoe and help keep our waterways clean. All ages are welcome to jump in and participate in this hands-on environmental effort.

Later this afternoon, head over to Pisgah...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, April 20.

Start your week with a burst of creativity as Art in the Airport makes its triumphant return to Asheville Regional Airport, with the call for local artists now wide open. Imagine travelers pausing mid-stride, inspired by vibrant walls of homegrown talent that capture our mountains soul, turning routine commutes into moments of wonder and boosting exposure for Asheville creators right where the world arrives.

Over in the River Arts District, swing by Mark Bettis Gallery at 123 Roberts Street today from 11am for the ongoing group...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, April 19th. Rise and shine, Asheville—its a gorgeous spring day with mostly sunny skies and highs pushing into the upper 70s, perfect for shaking off that winter chill and diving into what our vibrant city has cooking today. West winds around 5 to 10 miles per hour will keep things breezy, and air quality stays in the good range, so lace up those hiking boots or grab your art-loving crew for some real local magic.

Kick off your morning with a stroll through the River Arts District, where the Ma...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, April 18.

Rise and shine, Asheville folks, we are kicking off a gorgeous spring weekend with mostly sunny skies this morning turning partly cloudy this afternoon, highs climbing into the upper 70s around town and mid 80s further out in Buncombe County. Northwest breezes at five miles per hour keep it comfortable, but keep an eye on that slight 20 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms later, perfect weather for getting out and about without melting in the heat. After yesterday's toasty 81 degrees, today's milder vibe means more folks will...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Thursday, April 16.

Kicking off today with the buzz from our mountain communities, hundreds rallied in Asheville yesterday to push back against the U.S. Forest Services proposed rollback of the Roadless Rule, a policy thats kept wild lands road-free and protected for decades. Folks from MountainTrue and the Sierra Club led the charge, highlighting how more logging could scar our pristine forests and disrupt wildlife habitats that draw hikers and families here every weekend. Its a reminder that our voices shape the blue ridge skyline we all cherish.[1]
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Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, April 15.

Folks, were kicking off today with some serious heat rolling into town, like early summer crashed mid-April. Expect highs pushing mid-90s, 20 degrees above normal through Saturday, but stay cautious with that statewide open burning ban due to wildfire risks. A cold front hits Sunday with limited rain, then near-freezing lows early next week, so hold off on those garden plantings if youre in the mountains. This wild swing means planning ahead for outdoor fun.

Speaking of recovery, yesterdays State of Downtown event at the...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, April 13.

Rise and shine, Asheville. Were kicking off the week with some fantastic local updates thatll get you out exploring our vibrant city. First, tune your radios because Blue Ridge Public Radio is amplifying classical music like never before. Starting today, BPR Classic blasts a stronger signal on 90.5 FM, reaching 200,000 more listeners across the Asheville area with crystal-clear broadcasts of timeless symphonies and late-night jazz. If youre in Mars Hill, stick with 107.9 FM, but everyone else, switch over for that richer soundit means more ways to unwind with...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, April 12th, 2026.

We're starting this Sunday with some great news from our local fire services. The Looking Glass Fire in Pisgah National Forest has reached 100 percent containment as of Saturday evening. The wildfire, which started Tuesday when a downed power line ignited the brush about four miles northwest of Pisgah Forest, has been fully contained. Crews will continue monitoring the interior for any remaining heat pockets, but the immediate threat is over. That means Fish Hatchery Road, Headwaters Road, and the Looking Glass Trail have all reopened to...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, April 11.

What a vibrant Saturday we're kicking off in the Blue Ridge Mountains, folks. Last night, the energy was electric at Harrahs Cherokee Center with An Evening With Goose rocking the stage, and if you missed it, catch the Always Almost There Day After Show Live today at ExploreAsheville.com Arena—perfect for keeping that jam band buzz alive. Over at One World Brewing West, the Fringe Revival lit up the night at 8 p.m., drawing crowds for its eclectic vibes, while Coyote Rodeo brought their fresh sound to...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Thursday, April 9th. Kick off your day with the buzz around town, where were connecting the dots on fires, floods lingering effects, and ways to soak up our vibrant scene.

Early yesterday morning, Asheville Fire Department crews tackled a fully involved blaze at a condemned building on Hazel Mill Road, right in the path of upcoming highway expansion. The fire at 154 Hazel Mill Road started around 4:13 a.m., but firefighters smartly handled it from the exterior since no utilities were active inside, knocking down hot spots and clearing out...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, April 8th.

Folks, Asheville police are turning up the volume on downtown peace and quiet after neighbors complained about roaring mufflers and speedy drivers turning our vibrant streets into a racetrack. Just last Friday, officers handed out nine citations for improper exhaust systems and reckless behavior, reminding everyone that modifying your ride to amplify noise is not just annoying, its against the law. Safer roads mean more enjoyable evenings out for all of us, so lets keep it chill downtown.

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Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, April 6.

Kicking off the week, our region is buzzing with recovery and renewal after Hurricane Helene shook things up last fall. In Old Fort, just down the road, businesses are bouncing back stronger than ever, four months on, with locals rebuilding that tight-knit spirit that defines Western North Carolina. Good news for commuters too: Highway 70s east side is fully open thanks to a new temporary bridge over Curtis Creek, easing traffic headaches and getting folks where they need to go faster. Governor Josh Stein and a top...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, April 5th. Kick off your day with the buzz around town as we dive into the stories shaping our mountain community, from heartbreak in the woods to triumphs on the diamond and ways to get involved this week.

Tragedy struck in Pisgah National Forest yesterday when hunters stumbled upon human remains in a remote spot near the Yancey County line off Coleman Boundary Road. Buncombe County deputies, along with Barnardsville firefighters and EMS, braved tough terrain late into the night to secure the scene. The remains are badly...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, April 4th, 2026.

We're starting this Saturday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the upper seventies. It's a beautiful day to get outside, but keep an eye on the forecast as we move into next week. Rain is expected to roll in by Sunday evening, which will be welcome news for the region dealing with severe to extreme drought conditions.

Speaking of getting outside, there's plenty to do today around Asheville. The WNC Nature Center is hosting their Egg-stravaganza from ten to noon with free...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Thursday, April 2nd.

Kicking off today with some big moves on public safety downtown, where city leaders are pushing a stricter ordinance to tackle abandoned buildings that have become magnets for squatters and fires. Neighbors have been raising alarms about these vacant spots, and now code enforcement could soon fence them off or board them up if owners dont act within 90 days. Council votes on it April 14th, targeting about 30 properties right away, which means safer streets and fewer headaches for businesses and residents alike. This comes as the...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, April 1st. Kick off your day with the buzz around town, where big changes in emergency response are hitting close to home. Buncombe County just greenlit plans to transform the old General Services Building at 40 McCormick Place, right on the edge of downtown, into a shiny new EMS station. This means faster response times for first responders, especially out west on Brevard Road, where they're designing another base too. Imagine that peace of mind when seconds count during a crisis, directly boosting our community's safety net.[1]

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Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, March 30.

Kick off your week with the vibrant energy buzzing around town as the 25th Asheville Orchid Festival wraps up its final day at the North Carolina Arboretum. Yesterday and today, Orchid Kingdom showcases thousands of rare species and cutting-edge hybrids from vendors across Ecuador and the US, with educational lectures and exhibits included in the five dollar admission for those over twelve. Its a blooming paradise that supports the Western North Carolina Orchid Society's conservation efforts, drawing families to celebrate natures exquisite diversity just minutes from downtown[3].<...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, March 29th.

We're starting this morning with a look back at yesterday's major community gathering. Thousands of people took to downtown Asheville on Saturday afternoon for the third No Kings rally, part of a broader wave of demonstrations sweeping across Western North Carolina and the nation. The event brought a large and energetic crowd to Pack Square, with participants filling the streets carrying signs and chanting. Organizers featured speakers and live music throughout the afternoon, making it one of more than a dozen rallies held across the region...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, March 28.

Folks, we are starting the day with some serious fire safety news thats hitting close to home. Multiple wildfires are raging across Western North Carolina, fueled by bone-dry conditions and gusty winds, prompting a Red Flag Warning from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. today across Buncombe, Haywood, Avery, and surrounding counties. Humidity could dip to 13 percent with northeast gusts up to 40 mph, making any spark a potential disaster. The Buncombe County Fire Marshals Office has slapped an open burn ban into effect right now, no ifs ands...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Thursday, March 26.

Kicking off today with some upbeat notes from our thriving music scene, Asheville's industry has grown bigger than it was back in 2016, though it's evolved in exciting new ways with more diverse venues and digital streams fueling the fire. That growth means more live shows lighting up our nights, like tonight's Tara Clerkin Trio hitting the AyurPrana Listening Room on Haywood Road, joined by Walt McClements and An Orb for what promises to be an intimate, experimental vibe that captures our city's creative pulse. Head there if...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, March 25.

Big news out of Raleigh thats hitting close to home: Governor Josh Stein just announced nearly 26 million dollars in funding to bring high-speed internet to rural spots across North Carolina, and western North Carolina is getting a healthy slice. Providers like ERC Broadband and Frontier are set to connect over 260 locations right here in Buncombe County, plus spots in Henderson, Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania. That means families in those hard-to-reach areas can finally tap into telehealth for quicker doctor visits, kids can zoom through homework without lag...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, March 23rd. Kick off your week with some exciting local buzz thats shaping our mountain community today. Right now, city crews are hitting the streets for a major stormwater assessment, starting in the Town Branch watershed from Beaucatcher Mountain down to the French Broad near Lyman Street. This 900 thousand dollar project, funded by utility fees and federal grants, means small teams in high viz vests will be inspecting drains, snapping photos, and taking GPS readings through June, helping us spot flooding risks, prioritize fixes, and stabilize erosion before the next...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, March 22.

What a vibrant Sunday were kicking off in Asheville, with energy pulsing through our streets after yesterdays big events and plenty more to dive into today. Runners from 43 states and six countries just powered through the New Belgium Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon, starting downtown, weaving past our historic neighborhoods, and finishing with cheers at New Belgium Brewing in the River Arts District. Event organizer Daphne Kirkwood highlighted how these athletes trained through our brutal winter, overcoming Mother Natures hurdles to cross that start line injury-free, boosting...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Saturday, March 21st.

We're tracking some significant developments affecting your wallet this morning. Gas prices in the Asheville metro area continue climbing, now sitting at three dollars and fifty-four cents per gallon as of yesterday afternoon. That's an eighty-five cent jump from just last month, with prices rising nearly a dollar since the war in Iran began almost three weeks ago. If you're shopping around, the cheapest station in town is offering gas at three dollars and nine cents, while the priciest pumps are at three seventy-nine. Statewide, North...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Thursday, March 19th, 2026.

We start with an important update on forest management in our region. The U.S. Forest Service has ramped up prescribed burn operations across North Carolina's national forests, and crews are actively working right now to reduce wildfire risks. Since early March, the Forest Service has completed more than ten thousand five hundred acres of prescribed burning across the state. Here in western North Carolina, that includes over fifteen hundred acres in Pisgah National Forest and forty five hundred acres in Nantahala National Forest. These controlled...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Wednesday, March 18.

Folks, if youre out in this chilly snap today, know that Asheville has your back with a Code Purple alert activated by the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care. Emergency shelters like Safe Shelter for women, ABCCM Transformation Village for women and families, and the Salvation Army are open all day, with easy bus access to keep everyone warm and safe from the cold thats gripping our streets. Its a vital lifeline, reminding us how our community steps up to protect those facing the harshest nights, turning potential tragedy...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, March 16.

Folks, buckle up because Mother Nature is throwing a curveball our way today, and its no gentle spring breeze. Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich just issued a stark warning for severe weather rolling through the Carolinas, with Asheville right in the mix for wave two hitting Monday morning through afternoon. Expect scattered supercells packing a punch: up to 60 to 70 mile per hour damaging straight-line winds that could snap trees and knock out power across neighborhoods, a 10 to 15 percent tornado risk including potential strong ones with long tracks, and...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Sunday, March 15.

Rise and shine, Asheville friends, on this crisp spring Sunday where the mountains are calling and our vibrant community is buzzing with energy. First up, if you're craving some high-energy beats to kick off your weekend right, head down to the River Arts District for the tail end of CRSSD Fest wrapping up today at the festival grounds. This 21-plus electronic music extravaganza, which kicked off yesterday, features top DJs spinning under the open sky, drawing crowds from across the Southeast to dance away the winter blues...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for March 14th. Kick off your weekend with a burst of energy as the UNC Asheville Bulldogs baseball team heads to Clinton for game two against Presbyterian this afternoon at 3 p.m., fresh off their thrilling 6-5 comeback win last night that kicked off Big South play. Meanwhile, gearheads and future engineers can cheer on young innovators at the FIRST Robotics Competition district event right here at Kimmel Arena from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., all free with an RSVP, watching high school teams battle it out with custom bots in a...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Thursday, March 12th. Folks, were kicking off with some heavy news thats gripping our community: a rash of gun violence thats left us all shaken. Over the weekend, three shootings claimed two lives and injured nine, and Monday night brought more gunfire at Pisgah View Apartments in West Asheville, with bullets hitting two cars and 24 shell casings littering the scene, though thankfully no one hurt this time. Among the victims was 20-year-old Wyatt Adair, a beloved PIE.ZAA pizzeria worker known for his quick wit and caring heart, shot fatally on...

Good morning, this is your Asheville Local Frequency for Monday, March 9.

Folks, we start with some sobering news from the weekend that has our downtown community on alert. Early Sunday morning around 3:15 a.m., Asheville Police responded to the 100 block of North Lexington Avenue where multiple people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers provided aid on scene until EMS rushed the victims to Mission Hospital. A person of interest has been identified, but details are limited as the investigation continues, with more updates expected today. This incident reminds us how vital it is to stay vigilant in our vibrant...