In coverage of Asheville’s City Council primary election, the Asheville Citizen Times reported that newcomer Jeffrey Burroughs advanced to the general election, standing out in a crowded field of 20 candidates.

The Asheville Citizen Times reported that Jeffrey Burroughs advanced to the general election after finishing among the top six candidates in a crowded field of 20 running for Asheville City Council.

In the race for Asheville City Council, 20 candidates competed for six spots advancing to the November election.

Ahead of the March 2026 primary election, the Asheville Citizen Times published a guide to the races appearing on local ballots, including the crowded Asheville City Council contest featuring 20 candidates competing for three seats.

The Asheville Citizen Times reported that Asheville’s River Arts District was voted the No. 1 Arts District in the United States by readers of USA TODAY’s 10BEST. The recognition comes as the district continues rebuilding after the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene.

The Asheville Citizen Times reported that Asheville’s River Arts District was nominated for USA TODAY’s 10BEST “Best Arts District in the Nation,” highlighting the district’s resilience and recovery following Hurricane Helene.

As Asheville continues recovering from Hurricane Helene, artists and small businesses across the city have worked together to rebuild the creative community.

The Asheville Citizen Times reported that Asheville City Council appointed Jeffrey Burroughs to the city’s Economy Recovery Board, one of four advisory boards guiding Asheville’s long-term recovery following Tropical Storm Helene.

Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding across Asheville, destroying much of the River Arts District and damaging dozens of artist studios.

Jeffrey Burroughs, president of the River Arts District Artists, described watching floodwaters sweep through the district during Hurricane Helene and the ongoing work to rebuild Asheville’s arts community.

The Asheville Citizen Times examined the ongoing recovery of Asheville’s River Arts District one year after Hurricane Helene, highlighting efforts by artists, businesses, and community leaders to rebuild the district while preserving its creative identity.

Good Morning America featured Asheville as part of its national “50 States in 50 Weeks” series, highlighting the city’s recovery after Tropical Storm Helene and encouraging visitors to return to Western North Carolina.

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville’s River Arts District, artists and business owners continue rebuilding studios and restoring the creative economy that defines the community.

After Hurricane Helene devastated the River Arts District, community leaders began organizing recovery efforts to support hundreds of displaced artists and studios.

Communities across western North Carolina continue the long recovery after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding and widespread damage across the region.

Regional coverage highlights the long recovery ahead for Asheville and the River Arts District following the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

The Asheville Citizen Times reported on the opening of RAD Outpost, a temporary downtown gallery created to support artists displaced by Hurricane Helene. The initiative was launched by River Arts District Artists to help artists continue selling work while studios recovered.

RADFest celebrated the soft reopening of Asheville’s River Arts District following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, bringing artists, residents, and visitors together to support the community’s recovery.