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Man in a bright green pickle costume points to a jar labeled “PICKLES MAKE GREAT BEER” at a bar with beer taps in the background, smiling widely.

1 week ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 5-7

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Asheville HoneyFest, WNC JeepFest, Asheville Pickle Festival, Hendersonville Pride, live music, outdoor events and stage performances.

Gray siding house with an orange front door, white trim, and a fenced front yard with sunflowers and blooming pink flowers on the right term garden.

1 week ago

Asheville board rejects plan to redirect millions for Helene home repairs

Members voted against transferring $9.2 million from multifamily housing projects to single-family reconstruction efforts

1 week ago

Asheville I-26 Connector project: Questions answered

The I-26 Connector project is now underway across Asheville, prompting questions about scope and reach. 828newsNOW reached out to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for answers.

Two mugshots of a bald man with a mustache in an orange jumpsuit, shown from front and side against a gray wall.

1 week ago

Man with 10 years of indecent exposure history arrested on 5 new counts

The Asheville Police Department has arrested Michael Matthew Murphy Jr., 44, as a suspect in a series of indecent exposure incidents in downtown Asheville. Murphy has previous convictions for indecent exposure dating back to 2016.

Two red doors on a gray siding duplex with a small front porch, surrounded by trees and parked cars nearby.

1 week ago

Asheville panel backs duplex expansion, raises concerns about parking changes

Neighborhood Advisory Committee discusses $19.2M shift for Helene home repairs

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1 week ago

No charges filed after fatal crash on Hendersonville Road in Asheville

APD officers responded to reports of a crash around 3:37 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at the 2160 block of Hendersonville Road. No charges will be filed.

The restored entrance gate at Lou Pollock Memorial Park earned a Griffin Award for Restoration, recognizing efforts to preserve the historic landmark's original character.

1 week ago

Restoration of historic Asheville cemetery gate wins Griffin Award

Lou Pollock Memorial Park entrance, damaged by a truck, was painstakingly rebuilt using original materials and preservation techniques

Brick building exterior with green-framed windows and an exterior metal stair railing along a narrow alley. (Informative)

1 week ago

Asheville police invite public inside Real Time Intelligence Center

Residents can tour the developing RTIC, learn about drones and license plate readers, and ask questions about privacy and public safety

Facade of a government building showing the 'BUNGOMA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' sign and a blue circular seal on a beige tiled wall.

1 week ago

Buncombe commissioners OK $484M budget, new EOC site and $37M recovery grant

Actions include purchase of former Asheville Mall JCPenney property, Helene recovery funding and affordable housing bond proposals

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1 week ago

How often should you clean your dryer vent?

Warmstead explains how clogged dryer vents can affect appliance performance, energy use and fire safety.

Three smiling women stand on a sunny street, holding a colorful parade poster saying 'Marshall's Mermaid Parade & Festival'.

1 week ago

Marshall Mermaid Parade returns this weekend for ‘magical’ post-Helene celebration

The Mermaid Parade and Festival is Marshall's biggest event of the year. According to the organizers, it is the mountain town's most magical, too.

Marquis Earl Hurst

1 week ago

Suspect in Weaverville chase faces charges tied to stolen vehicle, firearm

Suspect remains at large after fleeing on foot near Merrimon Avenue

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1 week ago

Loving, Grant indicted on Fairview murder charges, felony conspiracy

Star Grant, 16, and Devan Loving, 28, have been indicted by a Buncombe County grand jury for the murders of Sharon Grant, Kimberly Grant and Travis Grant, as well as felony conspiracy. However, court records indicate the murder indictments are split between the two suspects.

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1 week ago

Small earthquake reported near Clyde

The magnitude 1.9 tremor is the latest reminder that Western North Carolina sits within an active seismic zone

Dried beans

1 week ago

MANNA FoodBank event brings 17 companies together to pack beans

Event comes as MANNA reports more than 220,000 monthly visits to its food assistance network

The former Boomers space in downtown Asheville is being transformed into Q-Hall, a women’s sports bar expected to open later this year.

1 week ago

Asheville’s first women’s sports bar takes shape downtown

When Q-Hall opens in downtown Asheville later this year, owner JJ Pope hopes it will celebrate local sports history, champion women's athletics and create an inclusive community hub

Close-up of a small dark tick attached to light brown fur.

1 week ago

Tick season hits Asheville: What residents need to know to stay safe

Ticks are small, but the risks aren’t. Health providers across WNC say simple habits like daily tick checks, protective clothing and yard maintenance can make a big difference.

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1 week ago

ArtsAVL releases long-term arts recovery plan for Buncombe County

The ArtsAVL proposal, the Asheville-Buncombe Arts Recovery Framework, focuses on uniting and strengthening seven different areas of the local arts economy.

Seating lounge in a mall in front of a JC Penney storefront with gray couches and small tables with flowers.

1 week ago

What’s on the agenda? Commissioners to decide on former JCPenney site, budget

Buncombe County Commissioners will decide on a new emergency operations center and a proposed tax rate of 43.20 cents during Tuesday's meeting

2 weeks ago

Ramp closure, I-240 work to slow WNC drivers

Two road projects begin this week in Haywood and Buncombe counties, with impacts lasting through late summer in one area.

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