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Asheville City Council approves new tax rate after state changes property value rules

The amended rate replaces the one adopted in June and keeps Asheville’s $275.7 million budget balanced

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Hellbender preview: First look at new Asheville live music venue

This weekend, Hellbender by the Orange Peel, the newest music venue in Asheville, will open its doors to the public for the first time. Check out our sneak-peek.

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Major I-26 closure planned overnight Wednesday near Asheville Regional Airport

NCDOT says westbound traffic will be stopped for several hours during construction operations

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Asheville seeks public input on Biltmore Village recovery project after Tropical Storm Helene

Community meeting July 22 will help shape streetscape improvements focused on sidewalks, accessibility and historic preservation

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North Carolina trafficking survivors urge Tillis to oppose Blanche nomination

Letter to the North Carolina senator raises concerns about DOJ independence and the handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein

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Western North Carolina’s small businesses are rebuilding. Here’s what to focus on next.

A Bank of America Asheville president says visitors remain critical as many mountain businesses continue rebuilding after Tropical Storm Helene

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Asheville Helene survivor gets new home through Renew NC program

The program helped Velman Chapman rebuild after insurance denied her claim; hundreds more Buncombe County applications remain active

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8 common summer home issues that can lead to costly repairs

What to watch for as heat, humidity and storms put added stress on your home

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Black Mountain Blues Experience announces 2026 lineup

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C (828newsNOW) — The blues will return to downtown Black Mountain in September with a three-day music event…

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

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Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013

Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.

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Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.

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Buncombe County keeps 2021 property values, sets 61.54-cent tax rate

State law delays the 2026 reappraisal, meaning most homeowners will see last year's property values on this year's tax bills while the county preserves its adopted budget

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Asheville police fatally shoot armed suspect after reports of gunfire downtown

Officers responded to North French Broad Avenue around 2 a.m.; SBI investigating the third officer-involved shooting involving APD this year

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Asheville Film Festival announces lineup for second annual short film showcase

The second annual Asheville Film Festival will bring over 60 short films from all over the world to the Asheville Masonic Temple this August.

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Marion woman charged with stabbing man while he slept

Tiffany Ann Justice, 40, was charged with felony assault after allegedly attacking a sleeping man with a pocket knife.

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Etsy launches $10M Craft Catalyst Initiative with Asheville as first hub

Western North Carolina organizations receive $100,000 grants as Gov. Josh Stein highlights Helene recovery and the region's $3.1 billion craft economy

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Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

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An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

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Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.