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White Buncombe County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle door with gold and black 'SHERIFF' lettering and sheriff badge visible on the side

1 week ago

Victim identified in house fire homicide investigation

A man found dead in a Riceville home last week has been identified. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has partnered with the Buncombe County Fire Marshal's Office on an arson investigation.

Intersection street signs reading Burton St and Buffalo St, set against dense green foliage.

1 week ago

$1 million stormwater drainage project to have minimal impact on West Asheville traffic

The project will target the end of Buffalo Street, a residential part of the Burton Street neighborhood, but city officials say there will be little impact on local traffic.

Cracked asphalt road with exposed layers and loose gravel nearby

1 week ago

NCDOT funds 53 miles of road resurfacing in 2 Western North Carolina counties

Over 50 miles of Burke County and Rutherford County will soon be resurfaced after over $10 million in contracts were awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Raymond Wilson Florence American Cemetery and Memorial

1 week ago

‘Bye Mama’: The final goodbye of Buncombe County soldier Raymond Wilson

The former Beacon Manufacturing worker was killed in action in Italy in 1944, and a nephew recently fulfilled a decades-long dream by visiting his grave

North Carolina State Board of Elections logo on a blue gradient background, showing the outline of North Carolina with a red checkmark and the initials NC, followed by the text 'North Carolina State Board of Elections' in white and gold.

1 week ago

NC election officials warn of confusing voter registration mailers

State Board of Elections says outdated forms, incorrect information and privacy concerns have prompted complaints from voters and county election offices

Asheville City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a plan to relocate the Asheville Police Department’s West Asheville resource center from Haywood Road to the Tanger Outlets on Brevard Road

1 week ago

Asheville explains decision to lease police space at Tanger Outlets

City responds to questions about public safety spending, West Asheville facilities and long-term capital planning

People gather in Asheville's South Slope on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to celebrate Independence Day

2 weeks ago

Asheville South Slope Block Party draws crowds for Fourth of July celebration

Restaurants, breweries and vendors see steady traffic during Independence Day event

Railroad tracks entering a dark concrete tunnel, surrounded by rocky, overgrown hillside and bare vines.

2 weeks ago

Explore Asheville-area history tours as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary

Historic districts, rail corridors and cultural landmarks across Asheville, Swannanoa Valley and Black Mountain offer immersive ways to explore the region’s past

Ninety Six National Park

2 weeks ago

The legend of Ruth Davidson: WNC teen’s Revolutionary War ride

Ruth Davidson’s ride to Ninety Six remains a blend of legend and Revolutionary War history

Historical roadside marker for Felix Walker, Revolutionary War officer and congressman, with county history text in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

2 weeks ago

This Buncombe County figure helped give America the word ‘bunk’

Felix Walker’s Revolutionary War background and early Asheville-area political role helped inspire a phrase still used more than 200 years later

Tall white obelisk tombstone in a cemetery, with flags and flowers at its base and bare trees in the background.

2 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: A Revolutionary War veteran’s grave in Mitchell County tells a WNC story for July Fourth

At Kona Baptist Church Cemetery, a memorial to George Silver carries the story of American independence into the Toe River Valley and a family legacy deeply rooted in Western North Carolina.

Night city skyline at night with colorful fireworks bursting above buildings; green and white bursts over the skyline and streetlights below.

2 weeks ago

Asheville’s July 4 event features fireworks, live music, road closures

Classic cars, dock diving dogs and local marketplace part of South Slope festivities

2 weeks ago

Buncombe County invites public to learn about elections before November 2026 vote

Residents can meet Elections Director Corinne Duncan, learn about becoming a poll observer and apply for a key elections position before the Nov. 3, 2026, general election

Sliced watermelon topped with crumbled feta, fresh mint, and cracked pepper on a white plate.

2 weeks ago

Skip the heat: Easy Fourth of July recipes for a no-stress cookout

From no-cook salads to grill-ready favorites, here are crowd-pleasing dishes that won’t overheat your kitchen

A section of Green River Cove Road in Polk County remains heavily damaged following Tropical Storm Helene, with washouts and slope failures visible along the roadway as crews begin long-term reconstruction efforts.

2 weeks ago

Permanent repairs begin on Helene-damaged Green River Cove Road in Polk County

NCDOT begins $23.2 million reconstruction project following catastrophic storm damage; full completion expected in 2029

Charles Donald Wilson

2 weeks ago

Patrons restrain armed man at Black Mountain restaurant, police say

The 76-year-old suspect is charged after allegedly threatening people inside the Trailhead Restaurant and returning with a firearm

Fireworks explode in a dark sky, white streaks crisscrossing with red and green sparks and smoke.

2 weeks ago

Buncombe, Asheville fire officials share July 4 fireworks safety tips

North Carolina Forest Service join local officials in reminding Asheville area residents that many fireworks are illegal and can spark fires

Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Monson Dahl

2 weeks ago

Longtime Asheville planning leader Steph Monson Dahl retiring in August

City officials praise her role in post-Helene recovery planning and community engagement

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

2 weeks ago

Death in Riceville house fire ruled homicide, investigators say

Preliminary autopsy results led detectives to open a criminal investigation after a man was found dead during a June 30 fire

2 weeks ago

Asheville teen shot in Hendersonville fast-food parking lot

Police say 15-year-old was shot late Tuesday night; no arrests have been made

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