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Pedestrians walk past Western Carolina Rescue Ministries in downtown Asheville.

17 hours ago

Buncombe weighs Code Purple funding increase as shelter beds shrink

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

19 hours ago

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

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.

21 hours ago

Weaver Park repairs continue after $800K renovation

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

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.

2 days ago

West Asheville residents raise concerns over homelessness

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

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)

2 days ago

Strangeville: Buried gold and the secrets of Bat Cave

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

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

2 days ago

Two men found shot to death in Arden

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

2 days ago

828 Scoreboard: Week 10 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Oct. 23

3 days ago

I-26 Connector update: Jacksons demolition moves closer

NCDOT expects the next phase of French Broad River work to begin soon as Jacksons Western Store building prepares for demolition

The swimming pool at Asheville's Recreation Park remains closed, with overgrown vegetation and debris visible in the facility. The city received nearly $2.5 million in an earlier round of state grants to help reconstruct the park following Hurricane Helene.

3 days ago

Helene recovery grant deadlines approaching in WNC

Millions remain available for infrastructure repairs, child care and disaster preparedness, but application deadlines are nearing

3 days ago

Leicester man killed in wrong-way I-26 crash

South Carolina driver faces felony death by vehicle and impaired driving charges following Thursday's three-vehicle crash

Road Closed sign

4 days ago

I-26 eastbound closed after serious crash in Buncombe County

Emergency crews responded to a reported three-vehicle crash near the Blue Ridge Parkway

4 days ago

Fire reported at Asheville’s vacant Mountaineer Inn

A witness called 911 after smoke was spotted at the vacant Tunnel Road motel

Absentee voting instructions for mail-in ballots are seen at the Wake County Board of Elections on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

4 days ago

21 Buncombe absentee ballots rejected over unsealed envelopes

Updated state guidance changes how election officials handle unsealed envelopes, requiring some voters to submit replacement ballots

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.

4 days ago

No arrests in Biltmore Avenue shooting after 3 months

Asheville police say more than 100 search warrants and other court processes have been used in the investigation into the July double killing

4 days ago

FEMA changes raise questions for WNC’s Helene recovery

North Carolina has sought billions more in federal aid as Washington considers shifting disaster costs to states

4 days ago

NC drought map shows relief for Asheville, WNC

Much of the mountains remains drought-free, but a recent brush fire and more dry weather keep fire concerns in focus

4 days ago

How should WNC prepare for future floods? NC wants input

Three public meetings will help guide flood protection projects across the French Broad River Basin

5 days ago

Brush fire along I-40 West backs up traffic for miles

Firefighters battled flames along the highway as westbound motorists faced lengthy delays

Two pedestrians walk up the colorful Wall Street steps in downtown Asheville, where artist Dayna Walton's "Meander" mural has been expanded onto the adjoining parking garage wall.

5 days ago

Asheville’s Wall Street gets new life with murals, businesses

New restaurants, handcrafted signs and colorful artwork are bringing changes to the historic downtown street

Taylor's Wave creates a standing wave on the French Broad River in Woodfin. The $4.8 million whitewater attraction opened in October 2026 after years of planning and construction delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene.

5 days ago

Taylor’s Wave opens on French Broad River in Woodfin

After years of planning and delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene, the $4.8 million whitewater attraction is welcoming surfers and kayakers

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