Short though these stories by N.C. author Susan Woodring may be, Springtime on Mars proves a compelling, engaging read.

Defense attorneys for former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford called four of his ex-employees to the stand Thursday morning to testify in his federal corruption trial

The government finished presenting its federal corruption case against former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford this morning, and Medford’s defense team is prepared to call its first witness — current Sheriff Van Duncan, who defeated Medford in the 2006 elections.

The Pack Square Conservancy got some good news Wednesday: A long-awaited $7.5 million contract on construction of Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville will likely be signed this week.

In the federal corruption trial of former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford, a former captain testified that after hearing concerns from his campaign chair about cash being improperly turned into money orders, Medford responded, “F*ck him. We’ll keep doing what we’re doing.”

The city of Asheville has a new planning director who will start June 30.

If you just can’t get enough local politics, check out our photos and video from Tuesday night’s gatherings.

Asheville’s city-hosted Downtown Master Plan series begins Thursday at 6 p.m., but activists are planning to precede its kick-off with a rally protesting a possible hotel across the street.

With primary results in, local pundits and political leaders ponder the future.

Each week Xpress reporter Alli Marshall and WOXL DJ Pat Ryan team up to bring you their entertainment suggestions.

In the ongoing trial of former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford Tuesday afternoon, Hot Dog King owner Demetre “Jimmy the Greek” Theodossis said that he paid Medford’s deputies $1,000 a month to protect his illegal video-poker operation.

Rep. Heath Shuler says he’ll throw his super-delegate vote for the Democratic nomination to whomever wins the popluar vote in the 11th Congressional District.

Unofficial results are in for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners race, Democratic presidential primary, 11th District GOP nomination

USA Today gave readers a snapshot of the Asheville real-estate market today. The verdict? Sort of bad, but could be worse, all things considered.