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2 days ago
Rock blasts scheduled on I-26 Connector in Asheville
Up to eight controlled blasts planned near Asheville interchange; motorists may face 10-15 minute slowdowns
2 days ago
From near-record heat to possible snow: Weather shift ahead for Asheville area
Cold front expected overnight with storms, rain and a brief wintry mix in the mountains
2 days ago
First public hearing on PFAS wastewater rules set for Asheville
State regulators will take public comment April 7 on plans to monitor and reduce “forever chemicals” discharged into North Carolina waterways
2 days ago
What Asheville City Council approved at its March 10 meeting
Council signs off on recovery funding, infrastructure improvements and affordable housing plan update
2 days ago
Violent stretch continues with gunfire at West Asheville apartments
Mayor and interim police chief call for community help following weekend violence
3 days ago
Mission Health compliance under scrutiny at community meeting
Independent monitor and state officials explain complaint process and compliance review at public meeting
3 days ago
Report: Black Mountain public safety building may be unsafe
Structural issues, flooding and soil concerns raise questions about continued occupancy
3 days ago
New books, Old Fort: McDowell County to host literature festival
McDowell County is officially home to its very own book festival. The first ever McDowell Literary Festival will be held on April 25 in Marion, Old Fort and Little Switzerland, just in time for Independent Bookstore Day.
3 days ago
UNC Asheville seeking community feedback on Millennial Campus
As the University of North Carolina Asheville continues to eye development of their Millennial Campus, woodland acreage surrounding the college, a structured public engagement system for community feedback has been announced.
3 days ago
Pollen season hits Asheville: How to reduce allergy symptoms
Dense forests, mountain valleys and warm weather trap pollen, making spring allergies worse in Asheville and surrounding areas
3 days ago
Public invited to weigh in on Mission Health oversight at Asheville meeting
Independent monitor seeks community feedback on HCA operations
3 days ago
Nine hurt in Sunday shooting in downtown Asheville, police say
Police say most injuries were minor; person of interest identified in North Lexington Avenue incident
3 days ago
$5.8 billion road recovery continues across Western North Carolina
NCDOT has spent $1.4 billion so far, with more than $533 million reimbursed through federal aid
4 days ago
No injuries after shot fired at Buncombe County Detention Facility
Officials say detainee accessed firearm inside police vehicle before firing one round
4 days ago
Man found dead near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway identified
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound during standoff
4 days ago
Local high school students showcase trade skills in first annual “Pawrade of Homes”
Event featuring doghouses built by students is part of WNC Build and Remodel Expo at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center.
4 days ago
Bill Hart named Water Resources Director after 16 years with department
Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville's Water Resources Department.
4 days ago
Put on your running shoes: March race calendar in Asheville and WNC
For those feeling a spring in their step as spring approaches, consider registering for a footrace in Western North Carolina.
4 days ago
Asheville police investigate fatal shooting on Patton Avenue
20-year-old William Wyatt Adair killed early Monday; suspect critically injured after shooting himself, police say
