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Volunteers prepare 720 backpacks for Asheville area children
Bank of America, Feed the Children team up to support families still recovering from Helene
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WNC leaders call for reforms as Helene recovery drags
With federal aid slowed, legislators propose state action to speed buyouts, strengthen resilience
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Asheville museum marks Helene anniversary with free admission
Asheville Museum of Science invites WNC families to reflect, grieve and celebrate resilience through the Our Changing World exhibit
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Fork & Dagger: A saltless disaster at Rye Knot
From gummy shrimp to sad pork belly, this Merrimon Avenue eatery serves up confusion
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Man arrested after firing shots at Asheville motel
Police recover multiple firearms and narcotics during investigation
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Minor earthquake shakes Lake Toxaway area
2.1-magnitude tremor near Rosman is latest in series of small quakes in Western North Carolina
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Fans can own a piece of Asheville Tourists history
Game-used dirt and vintage McCormick Field signs available for fans through auction and in-store sales
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Volunteers needed to track butterflies along Blue Ridge Parkway
Walk trails, collect data and contribute to long-term wildlife monitoring efforts in Buncombe and Haywood counties
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Fonta Flora Trail to reroute during Lake James access project
Detour begins in October as Duke Energy builds new boat launch, trail section and amenities
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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 26-28
This weekend marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. Between anniversary events commemorating the year since the storm, there are several festivals, performances and Blue Ridge-centric activities to check out this weekend. Read more in our guide below.
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‘We refuse to give up’: McDowell reflects on Helene recovery
Officials say more than 1.3 million cubic yards of debris have been cleared, nearly 500 homes repaired, 30 rebuilds planned
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Free, international short film festival to return to Pack Library
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is an annual showcase of 10 short films from all over the world. Previous festivals have seen documentaries, animation, star-studded casts and Oscar-winning entries, with awards for the best films decided by ballots cast by the audience.
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Bam! Pow! Local Comic Shop Day hits Asheville at Comic Envy
This Saturday, North Asheville comic book and collectible shop Comic Envy will participate in Local Comic Shop Day, a national event which celebrates the community of brick-and-mortar comic shops with a day of sales and superheroes.
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Candler man sentenced to up to 58 years for child sex crimes
Prosecutors say abuse spanned two years; attorney general and sheriff praise multi-agency effort
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Man arrested after firing gun in downtown Asheville, police say
Officers say no one was hurt after late-night gunfire on Broadway Street
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One year after Helene, communities gather to heal and remember
Symposiums, concerts and community gatherings mark storm anniversary in Asheville area
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NC trout program hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene
Armstrong facility rises from flood damage, partial operations resume
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Community Recognition Reaches New Highs in Best of Asheville 2025
The people of Western North Carolina have spoken. With over 200,000 votes cast, Best of Asheville 2025 celebrates the local businesses, organizations, and individuals you love most.
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Asheville unveils $4.75 million design for new Malvern Hills Park pool
Construction set for 2026; reopening targeted for 2028 as city balances safety, cost and community priorities
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Resale 101: Second Gear to host event for beginner businesses
Second Gear, an outdoor gear and apparel consignment shop, is an Asheville staple of outdoor adventure and community-oriented business. Later this week, in conjunction with the consignment platform SimpleConsign, Second Gear will share its 21 years of consignment experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs.
