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Asheville man reported missing; last seen downtown

Detectives say Steven McLaren was last seen more than a week ago

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Crews face snakes, storms and steep slopes in $1.3B I-40 rebuild

NCDOT says repairs in Pigeon River Gorge will rely on roller-compacted concrete and steel pipe-pile walls anchored in bedrock

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Canton set to host 117th Labor Day Festival

Two-day event features Craig Morgan, Balsam Range, car show and family activities

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Headliners announced for 2nd annual Black Mountain Blues Festival

Western North Carolina is just a few weeks away from the 2nd annual Black Mountain Blues Festival, an arts and culture celebration of storytelling, blues music and Appalachian history.

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Asheville eyes new entertainment hub

Storm recovery grants could help fund downtown project

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Community voices to shape AdventHealth’s hospital plans

Residents questioned AdeventHealth officials about food, staffing and behavioral health as the $300M Weaverville project still faces challenges

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APD arrests four on drug charges after tip from Virginia sheriff’s office

Information from a drug investigation conducted by the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office led APD to obtain a search warrant for a residence on Ascension Drive in West Asheville.

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Everything you need to know about Boomtown FestAVL this weekend

The second year of Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL, a free music festival filled with local talent and city-wide history, will be held all weekend long in downtown Asheville.

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum to headline special Blue Ridge Pride benefit show

To commemorate a year of community resilience on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, BRP will host a Tea Dance & Drag Show at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Orange Peel. The event will be headlined by "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Nicole Paige Brooks.

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Asheville Deals | Reasons locals love The Village Porch in Reynolds Village

The Village Porch is North Asheville’s go-to sports bar and neighborhood hangout, known for smash burgers, 23 craft taps, a dog-friendly patio, and lively events.

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Fork & Dagger: Black Mountain café serves up brunch worth the drive

Open Oven recalls the charm of Asheville’s classics with local food, friendly faces and standout plates

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What to do in the 828: Aug. 29-31

Looking for weekend plans? From a pride pageant to a weekend-long free music festival, we have your guide to what to do this Labor Day weekend in the 828.

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‘Evolution Incubation Refinement’: Pink Dog announces fall exhibit

"Evolution Incubation Refinement" is the name of an upcoming exhibit by RAD artist Pat Phillips, a painter and jeweler who has been working in the Asheville arts district since 2012.

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Asheville 48 Hour Film Project winners to be announced next Saturday

The Asheville chapter of The 48 Hour Film Project, an international competition which challenges independent filmmakers to write, shoot and complete an entire short film in 48 hours, has announced their nominees in 18 different categories in advance of an awards ceremony next weekend.

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Speculation swirls around Asheville as possible Swift-Kelce wedding site

Biltmore Estate rumors have Buncombe officials offering to issue marriage license

1 week ago

Reading nature’s signs for winter’s forecast

Folklore links onion skins, woolly worms, squirrels, spiders, persimmon seeds to predictions of snow and cold

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Asheville to host NAIA track and field championships in 2026, 2027

Events expected to bring 1,300 athletes and $1.3 million in direct spending to Buncombe County

1 week ago

Late-inning collapse sinks Asheville in final home series opener

Spartanburgers sent 11 batters to the plate in a decisive eighth inning

1 week ago

Asheville expands panhandling restrictions in high-traffic areas

City Council cites more than 430 service calls in past year; new zones added along Haywood Road, Patton Avenue

1 week ago

Council OKs Helene recovery measures across Asheville

Council backs water, roadway and park projects while adding oversight for $225M in federal aid

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For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

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Appalachian Barn Alliance celebrates 10th annual Barn Day this weekend

The Appalachian Barn Alliance is a historical preservation society dedicated to cataloguing the barns of Western North Carolina, particularly in Madison County. For their 10th Barn Day, an annual celebration of barn heritage complete with barn tours, live music and a meal, the ABA will highlight their restoration work on the Smith Heritage Farmstead at the Bailey Mountain Preserve.

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September concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

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