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4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Jackie Stepp to lead Asheville Police Department
Stepp has led the Asheville Police Department on an interim basis since November 2025
Asheville weighs changes to $4.7M housing aid program
Proposal would add temporary rent assistance and give priority to people experiencing homelessness
4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising
Massage Envy Asheville launches Hydrafacial skin care treatments
A consistent skin-care routine can help keep your complexion looking and feeling its best. This October, Massage Envy Asheville is expanding its skin-care lineup with Hydrafacial, a customizable treatment designed to cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate.
4 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors
Asheville residents call for new approach to bear conflicts
Residents urge city leaders to focus on preventing problems before bears become public safety concerns
4 weeks ago in Sports
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff
The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.
4 weeks ago in National
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.
4 weeks ago in Local, Politics
Bishop William Barber brings voter mobilization tour to Asheville
Civil rights leader will speak Oct. 1 ahead of early voting in Buncombe County
4 weeks ago in Community, Education, Local
30,000 free books up for grabs at Asheville literacy fair
Organizers also need 60 to 80 volunteers to help prepare for Sunday’s family event
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Sept. 25-27
Eliada Corn Maze, Blue Ridge Pride Festival, Black Mountain Blues Experience, fall fairs, dog events, live music and outdoor activities are among the weekend events across WNC.
4 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Local, On The Town
600+ artists and growing: RAD paints portrait of resiliency after Helene
Nearly two years since Tropical Storm Helene triggered catastrophic flooding in the River Arts District of Asheville, the creative community is on the rise. Hundreds of artists are once again hard at work in the RAD.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.
4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Asheville man convicted of murder in Pisgah View Apartments shooting case
Tyran Dewayne Burton, 35, has been convicted of second-degree murder and other charges for his involvement in a 2020 shooting at Pisgah View Apartments in Asheville, N.C.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.
4 weeks ago in College, Local, Sports
Bulldogs basketball: UNC Asheville announces Big South Conference schedule
The University of North Carolina Asheville men's basketball team has announced its 2026-27 Big South Conference schedule, which includes eight games at home inside the Kimmel Arena.
4 weeks ago in Local, Politics
Buncombe County names new Director of Public Safety Communications
Alex McKnight has become the new director of Buncombe County Public Safety Communications after serving as the interim director for four months. McKnight plans to focus the department on responsible AI use, deeper integration with public safety partners and more.
4 weeks ago in Community, Local, Politics
Asheville, Buncombe County political candidates to gather for downtown forum
Candidates for Asheville Mayor, Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commissioner will be in attendance for a forum next week at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville.
4 weeks ago in World
Polo off Mexican coast is among ‘the strongest storms ever’ as Odalys becomes a hurricane
Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades and was expected to skirt Mexico's southwestern coast as a major hurricane, while another Pacific system, Odalys, strengthened Wednesday from a tropical storm to a hurricane without threatening land.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’
When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West
Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.
4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local
Best of Asheville 2026 winners announced after more than 255,000 votes
The annual community choice awards recognized 394 winners across Asheville and Western North Carolina.
