Biltmore Installs 35-Foot Fraser Fir for Holidays
Around 50 team members raised the tree inside Biltmore House ahead of the Christmas at Biltmore opening.
Asheville Lifestyle News
Lifestyle in Asheville runs on cultural trends, family dynamics, shopping habits and home life, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in the routines and evolving interests that define the city.
Pets
Live Poll
Should your local government increase spending on bear-resistant trash infrastructure to prevent bear-human conflicts?
Asheville Biologist Seeks More Bear-Resistant Cans
A state official asks the city to expand trash security and boost penalties for feeding local bears.
Home
Basilica of Saint Lawrence Completes Major Restoration
The historic Asheville landmark reopened on October 10, 2026, following a $7.7 million repair phase.
Real Estate
Live Poll
Should your local government pass stricter ordinances to regulate rental property maintenance standards?
Asheville Ordinance Protects Tenants in Unsafe Housing
The city law allows renters to challenge rent collection on properties that fail to meet safety standards.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Do you prioritize restaurants that use sustainable and low-waste cooking practices when choosing where to dine?
Asheville Restaurant Luminosa Earns Bib Gourmand Honor
The Asheville dining destination receives its second consecutive Bib Gourmand award and a new Green Star recognition.
Hobbies
Live Poll
Should local governments prioritize adding pedestrian and cycling infrastructure to major highway projects in your area?
Asheville Approves I-26 Connector Pedestrian Upgrades
The city council unanimously approved a plan to add multi-use paths and new bridge lighting to the I-26 Connector project.
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Regular subjects here include cultural shifts, family life, consumer habits and local housing trends. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Changing economic conditions dictate how these routines evolve as the cost of living shifts the way people spend their time and resources. Interest in local arts and outdoor hobbies consistently recurs as a driver for how the community spends its days.