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North Carolina ranks high for business, last for workers
CNBC and Oxfam offer sharply different views of North Carolina’s economy
Drury Hotels proposes 210-room hotel in Biltmore Village
$40 million project would replace Helene-damaged buildings at Biltmore Station in Asheville
2 days ago in National
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
2 days ago in Sports
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won’t pitch again this season
Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee and right biceps soreness. The two-way superstar isn't expected to pitch again this season.
2 days ago in Sports
Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup
Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.
2 days ago in Entertainment
An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice
A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck.
2 days ago in World
Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 of them still missing
Thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings on Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of them as they fled, the local mayor said. Police are searching for the perpetrators.
Asheville weather: Heat returns before rain chances increase Friday
Temperatures climb through the week before showers and thunderstorms return across Western North Carolina
3 days ago in Business, Community, Local
Toilet paper tariffs: UNC Asheville professor explains trade war impact on Asheville
Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have escalated this summer. UNC Asheville economics professor Robert Tatum explains how Asheville could be impacted by the latest tariffs.
3 days ago in Local
Asheville council to consider tenant protections, Deaverview plan
Council will also consider a $4.2 million Helene recovery budget amendment and plans for a new ART facility
3 days ago in Housing, Local, Outdoors
Buncombe voters will decide whether to authorize $70M in bonds
The proposed housing and open-space bonds come four years after voters approved $70 million for the same priorities
Flash Flood Warning issued for McDowell, Rutherford counties
Flooding has been reported near Sugar Hill, with Lake Lure and Chimney Rock also at risk
4 days ago in Local
Which Asheville area government offices are closing for Labor Day 2026?
This Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, county and city government offices across Western North Carolina will be closing in observation of the holiday. Read our list.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for 3 WNC counties
Buncombe, Henderson and Polk counties included in warning
4 days ago in Education, Food & Drink, Local
Asheville High School hits ‘final stretch’ of culinary classroom expansion
Asheville High School has been cooking up a new space for culinary students with a renovation reflecting professional kitchen standards.
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Biltmore Avenue shooting: No arrests announced by Asheville police
APD says the investigation remains active more than two months after the shooting
4 days ago in Local
CFWNC awards $395K to Asheville area conservation projects
Grants will support UNC Asheville’s Community Lumber Project and efforts to expand wildlife crossings across North Carolina
5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Entertainment, Local, Outdoors
Asheville documentary about George Masa to tour Japan
Following the April premiere of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," a documentary about Appalachian Trail photographer George Masa, filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will be taking his movie to Japan, Masa's home country, for a four-stop tour.
5 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local
Photos: Apple Festival fills downtown Hendersonville
Festivalgoers, vendors, food and live music fill downtown Hendersonville during the annual event
What’s on the 2026 Buncombe County ballot besides candidates?
Here's a look at the five ballot questions voters will see in November, including property taxes, income taxes, voter ID and county bonds
