Numerous newspapers, magazines, radio and TV stations, and online publications provide a wealth of information about what is going on in the area.
Daily Newspapers:
Asheville Citizen-Times: The region’s largest circulation daily newspaper. 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville, NC 28801; 828-252-5610, 800-800-4204.
Hendersonville Times-News: Hendersonville’s daily newspaper. 106 Henderson Crossing Plaza,, Hendersonville, NC 28792; 828-692-0505.
Other Publications:
In addition to the daily papers, there are a number of other publications available that feature news and information, e.g., on current attractions, restaurants, art gallery exhibitions and outdoor recreation activities.
Appalachian Voices: Bi-monthly newspaper published by Appalachian Voices, a nonprofit grass roots organization. Articles of general interest about the mountains, with focus on the environment. 1171 Grand Blvd., Boone, NC 28607; 828-265-1500
Blue Ridge Outdoors: Monthly free publication covering all outdoor sports in the southern mountains. (434) 817-2755.
Bold Life: Monthly free magazine featuring Hendersonville and Asheville area dining, art, music, people and culture. PO Box 1070, Flat Rock, NC 28731; 828-692-3230.
Fairview Town Crier: A free monthly publications. This not-for-profit newspaper offers news and events about Fairview, a mountain community just south of Asheville. P.O. Box 1862, Fairview, NC 28730, 828-628-1422.
Iwanna: The classified newspaper of Western North Carolina. Anything and everything for sale.
The Laurel of Asheville: Monthly free magazine focusing on the arts and culture of the Asheville area. 46 Haywood Street, Suite 210, Asheville, NC 28801; 828-670-7503.
Leicester Leader: A weekly taboid-size community newspaper which is focused to hyper-local news. It is distributed in the Leicester community as well as in the northern part of Buncombe and southern part of Madison County under the front page name Weaverville Tribune. The newspaper accepts legal notices and is located at 40 N. Merrimon Ave in Woodfin, NC and can be reached at 828.252.5804.
Mountain Xpress: A free weekly independent news, arts, and events newspaper for Western North Carolina. Excellent entertainment coverage, local commentary. P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802; 828-251-1333.
Rapid River: Monthly free arts and culture magazine serving Asheville and Western North Carolina.85 N. Main Street, Canton NC 28716; 828-646-0071.
Sophie: Complimentary monthly magazine for today's women, distributed throughout Western North Carolina.
Smoky Mountain News: Information from the western North Carolina region covering Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain county. PO Box 629, Waynesville NC 28786; 828-452-4251
Take Five: A weekly tabloid insert in the Asheville Citizen-Times on Fridays. It features a complete theater and events listing, articles and reviews. 14 O’Henry Ave., Asheville, NC 28801; 828-232-5964, (800) 800-4204.
Weaverville Tribune: A weekly taboid-size community newspaper which is focused to hyper-local news. It is distributed in the northern part of Buncombe and southern part of Madison County along with the Leicester community under the front page name Leicester Leader. The newspaper accepts legal notices and is located at 40 N. Merrimon Ave in Woodfin, NC and can be reached at 828.252.5804.
Online News Sources
The Asheville Blade: a progressive local news site with in-depth reporting.
Ashvegas: An independent news blog sharing local news, the word on the street, events, and information as it happens.
Asheville Grit: An arts and entertainment website, posts range from coverage of the city's visual and performance art scene to opinion pieces on arts and entertainment topics.
Radio Stations Originating in Asheville
AM Stations:
WWNC/570 (Country) 828-257-2700
WKJV/1380 (Gospel) 828-252-1380
FM Stations:
WCQS/88.1 (Public Radio) 828-210-4800
WNCW/88.7 Spindale (Public Radio) 828-287-8000
WLFA/91.3 (Christian)
WOXL/96.5 (Light Rock Mix)
WSFM/103.3 Volunteer-based, grassroots community radio station 828-348-0352
WPVM/103.5 (Progressive News/Talk) 828-258-0085
Television Stations
WLOS TV/13 ABC affiliate based in Asheville. 828-684-1340
Fox Carolina/21 Coverage of the mountains, originating in Greenville SC. 864-213-2102
