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5 hours ago

Man arrested after midnight break-in at downtown hotel

Asheville Police Department officers apprehended Joseph Fuller Anderson, 39, at the Downtown Inn & Suites after a report from staff that a man had broken into the hotel electrical room.

Children jump into a pool from the edge as a lifeguard and another adult supervise nearby indoors.

5 hours ago

YMCA offers swim lessons, safety tips for National Water Safety Month

As Asheville prepares for water hole adventures, public pool days and beach trips, the YMCA of Western North Carolina offering expanded swim education programming for all ages. May is National Water Safety Month.

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8 hours ago

Proper care can extend life of jewelry

Simple steps like proper storage and routine checks can preserve value

Louie Willard Perry Jr.

8 hours ago

Man jailed without bond on Asheville rape charge

April 11 assault leads to arrest after multi-agency investigation

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11 hours ago

Sunshine Monday before storms return to Asheville area

Forecasters track showers Tuesday, stronger system Wednesday as rainfall deficit persists

Duke Energy crews were kept busy on May 8, 2024, after storms caused power outages throughout the region.

12 hours ago

Morganton to host public hearing on Duke Energy rate proposal

Residents can speak Tuesday as state regulators review requested increase

Calm lake with forested mountains in the distance and a rocky jetty on the right under a cloudy sky.

12 hours ago

Asheville council to vote on dam repairs, water system upgrades

Nearly $1M North Fork project among broader Helene recovery efforts

Gravestone reading OLSON in a cemetery; inscription for Virginia Marie (Ginger) Sept. 13, 1953 – Apr. 15, 1973, with decorative top edge and grassy background.

13 hours ago

Beneath the Blue Ridge: Could DNA still solve Asheville’s Virginia Olson cold case?

A new review of autopsy records and preserved evidence suggests modern forensic testing may still generate leads in the 1973 killing of a UNC Asheville student.

Wooden-deck backyard with a bubbling hot tub, stone patio, and surrounding greenery in a modern courtyard.

1 day ago

10 home upgrades that instantly elevate your living space

Design ideas that blend comfort, function and long-term value

White Ford police SUV parked in front of a building with yellow police tape across the scene, 'POLICE' graphic on the side.

1 day ago

Police data shows mixed crime trends across Asheville area

March data shows upticks in some categories, declines in others across Buncombe and Henderson counties

2 days ago

Hikes of WNC: Devil’s Courthouse

Don't let the name fool you. Devil's Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway boasts some truly angelic views, even if the hike up is hellish on the calves. Read more in our hiking guide.

2 days ago

Fitness and mental health: Why movement improves mood

Regular exercise does more than strengthen the body. Research shows movement can reduce stress, improve mood, and support long-term mental health.

The city is moving forward with early planning to dispose of surplus properties, including the historic fire station at 300 Merrimon Ave.

2 days ago

Asheville evaluates surplus city properties for potential lease, redevelopment

City explores lease, sale and donation options as officials assess underutilized assets, including 91 Riverside Drive, former fire station

Granite grave marker in a sunny cemetery, reads Theodore Sum­mey Morrison (1852–1926) and Ella Davidson Morrison (1851–1939) with other worn headstones nearby.

2 days ago

Tombstone Tales: Ella Morrison shaped Asheville institutions

Buried at Riverside Cemetery, Ella Morrison left a lasting mark on Asheville’s civic life.

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3 days ago

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Hendersonville Theatre is a pop-punk pleasure

Hendersonville Theatre concludes their very funny take on William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" this weekend, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 24 and 3 p.m. on April 25-26.

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3 days ago

UNC Asheville dedicates Oscar Wong Memorial Garden to late Highland Brewing founder

Oscar Wong, the late founder of Highland Brewing Company renowned as the "Godfather of Asheville craft beer," was memorialized with a garden at the University of North Carolina Asheville this week.

Brick building façade with an arched red sign reading 'Biltmore Crossing Gemelli Italian' and smaller tenant plaques below.

3 days ago

Italian restaurant Gemelli brings new life to historic Biltmore Village building

Gemelli Italian restaurant is serving up community and recovery in Biltmore Village. As the historic Asheville business sector rebuilds from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, Gemelli has brought new life to one of its oldest buildings.

Red-tiled roof of a beige brick house, with a white arched entryway and large window with grid panes.

3 days ago

How metal roofing can help reduce summer cooling bills

Advances in coatings and airflow design boost efficiency

Cesar Hernandez delivered a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Asheville Tourists to a 7-6 win over the Greenville Drive on Thursday night, giving Asheville its first home victory of the season.

3 days ago

Hernandez’s sac fly lifts Tourists past Drive in 10 innings

Asheville secures first home win of season with 7-6 victory

Nighttime fire engulfs a graffiti-covered building; flames and smoke erupt from the roof as firefighters spray water from hoses.

3 days ago

Another setback for Salvage Station as fire damages new location

Smoke prompts return Friday morning as overnight blaze leaves Lyman Street building with significant damage

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Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

10 hours ago in Entertainment

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Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, who sang the enduring hits "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" alongside her cousins, has died. She was 80.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Melanie C says she’s bringing joy to the club with ‘Sweat,’ an athletic album from the Spice Girl

Get your heart pumpin'. She'll make you "Sweat." Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing '90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name.

10 hours ago in Entertainment

Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and ‘Toy Story’ light up the cinemas

The movies always feel bigger in the summer. The budgets. The ambition. The names. The stakes. This summer, Hollywood has many of the regulars on the lineup: "Spider-Man," "Minions," "Star Wars" and "Toy Story." But the most eagerly anticipated is not a superhero, toy, or franchise: It's a 3,000-year-old epic poem.

10 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.