The Biltmore Beacon

07/01/2025

🎉 Happy National Bean Day! 🌱 Did you know beans are one of the most versatile and nutritious foods out there? From black beans to green beans, they fuel our favorite dishes and pack a protein punch! Today, let's celebrate this little legume that makes chili heartier, casseroles cozier, and soups oh-so-delicious. What’s your favorite way to enjoy beans? Drop your recipe ideas or bean puns below! 🫘👇

07/01/2025

✨ Celebrating Excellence in WNC! ✨

Check out this inspiring story of local professionals being honored for their humanitarian efforts in Western North Carolina. From healthcare to community service, their acts of kindness remind us of the power of giving back. 💙👏

Let's give a round of applause to these incredible individuals! 🎉

Attorney General Josh Stein honored a list of Western North Carolinians with the Dogwood Award. While the ceremony usually pays tribute to those working to improve the health, safety and

07/06/2024

With five confirmed cases of pertussis (whooping cough) present in Buncombe County, be sure to wash your hands a few extra times today.

Buncombe County Health and Human Services has confirmed five cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in the county since late April.

06/06/2024

Everyone's favorite four-legged forest dwellers are back in season and hungrier than ever for your trash. Read more to find out why we're seeing so many bears this season!

This time of year, there’s an increase in bear sightings, and there are several reasons for that.

06/06/2024

With Salvage Station closing at the end of its 2024 season, be sure to catch a show or two this summer! If you already have, what's been your favorite?

The mammoth I-26 Connector project will shut down one of Asheville most popular music venues, Salvage Station.

02/06/2024

Check out the ever-expanding and now award-winning composting project making waves in the local community! (Also, find the nearest location to you!)

Want to compost your food scraps but aren’t set up for it at home? Eight collection sites in Buncombe County accept compostable scraps free of charge thanks to a community

02/06/2024

A huge thank-you to NC Task Force II for their continued efforts in Houston! Read more below.

Swift water rescue team members from Buncombe County and the Asheville Fire Department traveled to Houston, Texas, in early May to provide aid to residents in areas affected by devastating

01/06/2024

IT nerd or scam artist? You may need to double-check after two local residents lost $50,000 in recent affinity fraud scams.

The Asheville Police Department is warning residents of a scam in which suspects pose as Microsoft employees after hacking into victims’ personal computers.

01/06/2024

As the highest-placed NC neighborhood, Biltmore Forest snags a top-30 spot in ranking of the best front yards in the country!

Biltmore Forest made a top 100 list of communities with gorgeous front yards — ranked 27th in the nation in a survey of the most stunning residential front yards.

30/05/2024

School's out and the pools are open. Kick your pool time up a notch with special events and activities all summer — from teen pool parties to senior water aerobics. Bonus: sign up to try river snorkeling with Asheville Parks and Rec.

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30/05/2024

See these high flying dogs in action at a competition hosted at UNC-A Sunday. It's free, and is apparently quite the show — ESPN will be on site.

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30/05/2024

So we've banned crypto mining another year, but what is it exactly? Hint: it's not in a cave.

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners voted to extend its moratorium on cryptocurrency mining earlier this month.