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2 weeks ago
WNC schools help state save millions through energy efficiency
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Western Carolina University recognized for significant utility reductions
2 weeks ago
Give the gift of baseball: Asheville Tourists launch holiday bundle
Supplies are limited for the team’s new holiday package, combining tickets and branded gear
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Holiday shopping with a purpose: Asheville shop promotes diversity, inclusion
Shoppers can find eccentric gifts while supporting neurodivergent adults in the workplace
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Strangeville: The ghost lore of Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Memorial
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville stands as both a historic landmark and the setting for lingering stories of love, loss, and memory.
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Hikes of WNC: Little Bradley Falls
Located just outside of Saluda, N.C., Little Bradley Falls offers a short, rewarding trip to a breathtaking 50-foot cascade. While hikers should prepare for several creek crossings and tricky terrain, the mile-long trek is a worthwhile adventure.
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County SNAP update: Funding back, food drive surges
Asheville area residents donate more than 7,000 meals collected for those impacted by delays
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Tombstone Tales: Ben Wolfe, the brother behind Look Homeward, Angel
Ben Wolfe’s life was short, but his death left a mark that shaped his brother’s masterpiece and became one of Asheville’s most poignant literary stories.
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828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results
Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared
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Asheville officials warn of possible ICE deployment
Mayor Manheimer and local officials urge calm, stress civil rights and public safety as community prepares
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SART switch-up: Mars Hill theater names new artistic co-directors
A artistic vision is coming to the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre. The SART Board of Directors has named Janice Schreiber and Richard Seagle as Managing Artistic Co-Directors, effective immediately.
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Smoke spreads across WNC from brush fire, Pisgah burn
Smoke visible from North Canton to Brevard as crews respond to brush fire and planned 1,200-acre burn
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One dead in West Asheville; road closed for investigation
One person found dead on Oak Terrace Road; authorities ask drivers to use alternate routes while investigation continues
2 weeks ago
West Asheville stabbing: APD investigating attack on woman at Bear Creek apartments
A person of interest in the case has been identified and the investigation remains active. Detectives ask that anyone with information about the incident please contact APD at (828) 252-1110.
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MLB star Cal Raleigh to make hometown appearance for coin flip, family milestone
Cal "Big Dumper" Raleigh, baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball and a recent runner-up for the American League Most Valuable Player Award, will visit his hometown, Cullowhee, N.C., this weekend for a Raleigh family milestone and the "Blue Ridge Border Battle" football game against East Tennessee State University.
2 weeks ago
Soar into the season: Navitat offers a high-flying adventure
Experience the Blue Ridge from above with panoramic zipline and canopy tours
2 weeks ago
Crash blocks lane on I-26 near New Stock Road
Right lane closed, traffic delays expected until noon in the Weaverville and Woodfin areas
2 weeks ago
Traffic Alert: US 70 closed in Swannanoa between Park Street and Whitson Avenue
Drivers advised to use alternate routes until reopening
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Weaver Boulevard closed at North Main Street this weekend
NCDOT sets detours for Weaverville drivers; local authorities advise slower speeds
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County commissioners begin work on FY27 budget
Post-Helene recovery, infrastructure needs and community programs shape early planning
2 weeks ago
Enka fire contained, Fairview fire grows but nears containment
Officials warn even small fires can spread quickly under warm, dry, windy weather conditions
