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Tombstone Tales: The wreck on Saluda Mountain that changed rail safety

In 1890, engineer Lewis Tunstall was killed when his train careened down the Saluda Grade at 75 miles an hour. The wreck led to the creation of safety switches that saved countless lives. Today, Tunstall is remembered not only for his sacrifice but also by a striking monument in Hendersonville’s Oakdale Cemetery.

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828 Scoreboard: Week 1 of high school football

Find out how your favorite team fared

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Rollercoaster theatre: ‘Miss Julie’ stars Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson on their upcoming Attic Salt production

"Miss Julie" is a classic 19th century play written by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg. This September, the naturalistic tragedy will receive a brand-new adaptation at Attic Salt Theatre Company, directed by Jeff Catanese and starring Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson.

2 weeks ago

Weaverville ‘salutes to summer’ with back-to-school Nature Park party

The Salute to Summer Kids Party will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 at Main Street Nature Park in downtown Weaverville. School supply donations will be accepted by the Weaverville Police Department at the event.

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Noble Cider repeats as NC Wine Cup winner with Spice Merchant

Asheville cidery also collects six silver medals in statewide competition

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Cooler, wet weather to continue across Asheville area

Forecasters say heavy rain could bring isolated flash flooding through Saturday

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Fly fishing and fellowship: Wrong Way to host free fly fishing festivities this weekend

As Asheville flies closer to the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins will host a fly fishing festival to celebrate river recovery in Western North Carolina.

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AP: Panthers give Moton 2-year, $44M deal

The deal means the Panthers have all five starting offensive linemen under contract at least through the 2026 season

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Parkway section between Asheville and Mount Pisgah reopens

Remaining repairs from Tropical Storm Helene near milepost 421 expected to be finished later this summer

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North Carolina voter registration cleanup underway

1,400 Buncombe County residents among those urged to confirm records

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Apple Festival, King Apple Parade set for Labor Day weekend

Four-day celebration includes street closures, parking changes and events in downtown Hendersonville

2 weeks ago

Tourists doubleheader pushed to Friday, weekend slate adjusted

Asheville ballclub revises schedule after rainouts

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FEMA approves another $96M for North Carolina’s Helene recovery

Funds will support more than 200 projects, including road repairs, debris removal and infrastructure restoration

2 weeks ago

Tips for staying on top as coursework becomes more demanding

As students push themselves with tougher classes, revising study habits and strategies can help them stay on top

2 weeks ago

Man accused of setting fire that destroyed West Asheville home

Man charged with second-degree arson after blaze on Park Lane Avenue; no one inside at time of fire

2 weeks ago

Mulch fire at TBD Landfill sends smoke across Haywood County

Canton officials urge swift action from state, federal agencies over air quality concerns

2 weeks ago

Asheville Deals | Discover Moe’s Original BBQ in North Asheville: White Sauce, Haul-It-Home Packs, and More

Moe’s Original BBQ in Woodfin serves up Alabama-style white sauce, slow-smoked meats, and family packs to-go, making it a must-try spot for Asheville BBQ lovers.

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Asheville housing trends to be topic of briefing

Experts to discuss supply, demand and affordability at Aug. 26 event

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New playground, basketball court to be unveiled at Burton Street Community Center

A brand-new playground and basketball court will be unveiled at the Burton Street Park and Community Center in the historic West Asheville neighborhood at a community fair in early September.

2 weeks ago

Fork & Dagger: Gemelli offers a mixed bag of Italian fare

Fresh noodles and dessert stand out at West Asheville eatery, while other dishes lack balance and finesse

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23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

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."

24 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

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.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

September concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Julia Roberts, Anna Wintour, Ralph Lauren and more pay tribute to Giorgio Armani

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani's work spanned the worlds of celebrity, fashion and power. His death announced Thursday at age 91 has elicited an outpouring of tributes.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

This fall, everyone's favorite weatherman is getting a kick out of launching his own educational cartoon TV show — "Weather Hunters," which premieres Monday on PBS Kids.