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15 hours ago in Housing, Local

Buncombe weighs Code Purple funding increase as shelter beds shrink

Pedestrians walk past Western Carolina Rescue Ministries in downtown Asheville.

County proposes more money for emergency winter shelter, but available beds and participating locations remain unconfirmed

17 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Asheville police say Flock search data deleted

APD reported 2.7 million network searches in three months but says detailed records are no longer available

19 hours ago in Community, Local, Outdoors, Sports

Weaver Park repairs continue after $800K renovation

The playground at Asheville's Weaver Park sits beside the baseball field, where city officials say repairs are expected to be completed by the end of December. Council members raised concerns about the $800,000 park renovation during an Oct. 22 agenda briefing.

Asheville council members press for answers on field repairs, playground problems and costs

2 days ago in Housing, Local

West Asheville residents raise concerns over homelessness

Trash and discarded belongings remain in a wooded area off Emma Road in West Asheville where a homeless encampment was previously located. Residents have raised concerns about trash, encampments and neighborhood conditions as city officials describe repeated cleanup and outreach efforts.

Residents report safety concerns, occupied vehicles and trash as city officials detail outreach and cleanup efforts

2 days ago in Asheville History, Local, Outdoors

Strangeville: Buried gold and the secrets of Bat Cave

Explorers navigate a narrow passage between towering rock walls inside Bat Cave in Henderson County. The cave, known for its unusual geological formations and legends of buried treasure, is protected by The Nature Conservancy and closed to the public. (Photo by Sue Cameron/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Lost treasure, towering rock chambers and a history wrapped in mystery

2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Two men found shot to death in Arden

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

Buncombe County sheriff's investigators are working to identify the shooter after two men were found dead early Saturday

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2 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat

The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.

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Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says

The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.