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Morning crash causes delays on I-40 near Asheville
Two of three eastbound lanes closed near Smoky Park Highway
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MLK Day roundup: Observances in the WNC area
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed nationwide on Monday, Jan. 19. Several festivities have been planned around the Asheville area to mark the holiday.
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Strangeville: West Asheville’s horned lizard in a liquor jar mystery
A horned lizard in a West Asheville liquor jar sparked an Asheville mystery in 1928.
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Hikes of WNC: South Slope Mural Trail
Sometimes you don't want to travel too far for a good hike. Fortunately, downtown Asheville is home to a two mile urban trail, the South Slope Mural Trail, home to many local businesses covered with interesting artwork. It's like taking a hike and visiting an art gallery at the same time!
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Asheville area residents urged to help protect animals during cold snap
Tips include bringing pets indoors and reporting animals left without shelter
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Tombstone Tales: Mary McDowell and the railroad disaster that shocked Asheville
She was a single line in an 1887 headline after a deadly railroad wreck. Today, Mary McDowell’s story survives in a stone in Riverside Cemetery and in the tragedy that stunned Asheville.
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‘The Rip’ is the rare Ben Affleck and Matt Damon movie to skip – 828reviewsNOW
"The Rip," a new action crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, was released on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 16. Read our review.
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‘Save the Woods’ walkout draws dozens of UNC Asheville students, community members
A crowd of University of North Carolina Asheville students, Asheville community members and local leaders attended a walkout today in front of the Highsmith Student Union on UNC Asheville campus. The protest was organized in support of "Save the Woods," a local rallying cry for the preservation of 45 acres of nearby urban forest.
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Suspect charged in Henderson County killings
Suspect faces two first-degree murder counts and attempted murder charges, sheriff's office says
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Asheville police ask for help locating teen facing new felony charges
Detectives say additional victims may be involved in ongoing investigation
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Duke Energy to upgrade electric grid in Weaverville
Downtown work expected to begin in February and continue through mid-April, with traffic impacts likely
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Frigid air, gusty winds bring hazards to Asheville area
Wind chills, fire danger and minor wintry weather expected across Western North Carolina
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PGA TOUR names event director for Biltmore Championship Asheville
Nate Goldsnider brings nearly a decade of experience in golf and major sporting events
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Some schools in Asheville area delay start times after frigid night
Several districts opt for delayed starts because of concerns about road conditions
2 weeks ago
NC author Katelyn Williams on writing a book for ‘Brown Girls’ everywhere
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, debut author Katelyn Williams published her first children's book, "What Can Brown Girls Do?," a spotlight on the accomplishments of eight real-world Black and Brown women, written by Williams and illustrated by Danielle Arrington.
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‘Love, Marquee’: Art gallery to host 4th anniversary Valentine’s bash
Next month, Marquee Asheville will ring in four years of Asheville community with a Valentine's celebration.
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Long Verizon outage ends, company offers credit to customers
Wireless voice and data services restored after disruption; users advised to restart devices if problems persist
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Teens-level cold prompts pipe freeze warnings in Asheville
City recommends dripping faucets, insulating pipes and keeping thermostats steady
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Two new measles cases reported in Buncombe County
State total rises to seven as officials link cases to South Carolina outbreak
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Weaverville rolls out redesigned water bills
New statements will show usage in gallons, add late-fee box and include a yearlong usage
