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

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

The Boyz Automotive was severely damaged during Tropical Storm Helene. The shop is preparing to reopen with limited operations. SWANNANOA – When Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North ...

The Lucky Penny Speakeasy is located at 124 Cherry St. The establishment offers a mix of classic and modern cocktails. The bar is inspired by the Prohibition era. Before it opened to the public, the ...

Incoming Warren Wilson College students will have a different set of majors to choose from starting in the fall of 2024. Five majors are being discontinued from the college’s available list of majors: ...

The New Leash on Life program pairs dogs and incarcerated women. The program ranges from eight-12 weeks. Trainer Tessa Sternbach said it gives both the women and dogs a "second chance." A local dog ...

A new park is planned for the site of the former Beacon Blanket Factory. The park will feature a bike park, walking path and event lawn. The park is set to open later in 2025. In February 2024, plans ...

Mountain Housing Opportunities is building 60 affordable homes in Black Mountain. The construction will be split into three phases, the first in November and the last in July 2027. Black Mountain ...

Buncombe County is creating a long-term recovery plan to help after Tropical Storm Helene. The county is creating a small area plan for Swannanoa. The county has not received any information about ...

Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders has received a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to build affordable homes. The grant is contingent on the acquisition of the property and ...

The Black Mountain public safety building has had structural damages reported in engineering studies from 2011, 2012 and 2019. Police Chief Steve Parker said Helene worsened the condition of the ...

Zach Henken began selling bagels as Black Mountain Bagel Lab in January. He focuses on Northeastern-style bagels. Henken also makes experimental bagels. Zach Henken missed the bagels of his ...