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4 days ago

At YWCA Asheville, empowerment starts with connection

Classes, conversations and community support help women and families move forward

4 days ago

Asheville council backs key water, storm repair projects after Helene

More than $2 million in stormwater contracts approved alongside regional housing expansion

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4 days ago

Beneath the Blue Ridge: What’s still unknown in Asheville’s Virginia Olson cold case

Police say some evidence still exists, no suspect has been identified, and key questions remain in the 1973 killing of a UNC Asheville student.

5 days ago

Record 6.22 pounds of fentanyl seized in Buncombe County bust

Multi-agency operation involving BCSO, DEA, SBI leads to six arrests and largest fentanyl seizure in agency history

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5 days ago

Local coffee shop, arts nonprofit C.A.M.P. to close this May

Just over one year after opening, Coffee, Art, Music type Place, a coffee shop and arts nonprofit located off of Tunnel Road, has announced that it will shut its doors at the end of May.

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5 days ago

Buncombe County teachers lose state supplement

Increasing property values and lack of state budget leave district ineligible for PRC071 pay boost

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5 days ago

Asheville locals push back on ‘no-go zone’ narrative

Interviews highlight a mix of pride, concern and calls for more housing instead of increased policing

5 days ago

1 killed in late-night shooting at Flat Rock park

Authorities say incident not random; no threat to public

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5 days ago

Different Strokes! produces latest work by local playwright Travis Lowe

This June, Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective will debut the latest play by local writer/actor Travis Lowe, "Love and Other Vices."

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5 days ago

Buncombe County ends budget year in better shape than expected

Commissioners review early changes to $485M proposed budget

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5 days ago

Day Trips from Asheville: Marshall, NC

Where to eat, explore and unwind in one of Western North Carolina’s most charming small towns — just 30 minutes from Asheville.

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5 days ago

Crash closes shoulder on I-40 West in Asheville area

Right shoulder closed near Porters Cove Road; traffic impacts expected through midmorning

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5 days ago

State board flags 34,000 deceased voters in database review

Officials say findings part of routine list maintenance and verification efforts

NWS radar map showing a broad band of rainfall from green to red moving across western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, with cities like Knoxville, Morristown, Asheville and Charlotte nearby.

5 days ago

Rain, storms bring relief to dry Asheville region

First meaningful rainfall in weeks expected to continue into Wednesday

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6 days ago

Man arrested after midnight break-in at downtown hotel

Asheville Police Department officers apprehended Joseph Fuller Anderson, 39, at the Downtown Inn & Suites after a report from staff that a man had broken into the hotel electrical room.

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6 days ago

YMCA offers swim lessons, safety tips for National Water Safety Month

As Asheville prepares for water hole adventures, public pool days and beach trips, the YMCA of Western North Carolina offering expanded swim education programming for all ages. May is National Water Safety Month.

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6 days ago

Proper care can extend life of jewelry

Simple steps like proper storage and routine checks can preserve value

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6 days ago

Man jailed without bond on Asheville rape charge

April 11 assault leads to arrest after multi-agency investigation

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6 days ago

Sunshine Monday before storms return to Asheville area

Forecasters track showers Tuesday, stronger system Wednesday as rainfall deficit persists

Duke Energy crews were kept busy on May 8, 2024, after storms caused power outages throughout the region.

6 days ago

Morganton to host public hearing on Duke Energy rate proposal

Residents can speak Tuesday as state regulators review requested increase

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The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

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Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

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Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert

Foo Fighters announced two surprise shows Wednesday: one at Irving Plaza on Thursday and another at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday in New Jersey. Tickets were priced at $30, limited to two per purchaser and available only on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Thursday at each venue.

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‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet (30 meters) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow

Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.