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 cause of death has been determined for a man who was found deceased at the Black Mountain McDonald’s in June. According to a Black Mountain Police Department Facebook post in June, William Edward ...

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 ...

Town Council voted to prohibit the use of wheeled vehicles such as skates and scooters downtown. Council also voted to approve the planting of 15 donated trees at Veterans Park. BLACK MOUNTAIN – The ...

Black Mountain Town Manager Josh Harrold has resigned, according to a Dec. 10 news release from the town. The release said Harrold submitted his resignation and that his last day will be Jan. 26, 2026 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chuck Richardson, Cindy Richardson and Jody Layne were among the 600 people gathered at Black Mountain's Town Square for the "No Kings" protest June 14, 2025.

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has reversed the trial court's order in the case of the Mountain Retreat Association lodge. Appeals court judges agreed with the MRA that all requirements were met ...