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2 weeks ago

Prescribed burn planned at DuPont State Recreational Forest

Weather permitting, crews will burn select areas to cut wildfire fuel and boost ecosystem health

2 weeks ago

Election results: U.S. Senate, NC House District 11, Asheville area races

Unofficial results show outcomes in North Carolina Senate primary, Chuck Edwards’ 11th District race and key local contests

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Ager wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in NC-11th

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jamie Ager wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.

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Edwards wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in NC-11

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Edwards wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.

Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper, who is running for U.S. Senate, speaks to reporters after casting his ballot on the first day of in-person early voting in the state's primary election, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)

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Cooper, Whatley clinch North Carolina Senate nods

Former Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-RNC Chair Michael Whatley advance in race to replace retiring Sen. Thom Tillis in contest that could decide Senate control

2 weeks ago

Food, dance, color: Mehfil Indian Restaurant prepares for Holi Festival

This Wednesday, Mehfil Indian Restaurant will celebrate Holi, the Indian "Festival of Colors," at their restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville.

2 weeks ago

Weaverville man wins ruling in favor of election misconduct hearings

After Steve Holland, a resident of Weaverville, N.C., and Michael Frazier of Salisbury, N.C. filed a complaint against the North Carolina State Board of Elections over improper vote counting procedure, the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings has ruled in favor of taking the case to hearing.

Asheville Junior Theater

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Asheville Junior Theater offers summer camps, year-round arts training

Nonprofit in South Asheville provides camps, large-scale productions and arts education programs throughout the year

Early voting is underway in Buncombe County for North Carolina’s March 3 primary election, with more than 4,300 ballots cast during the first three reporting days.

2 weeks ago

Buncombe County reports 10,778 Election Day voters by 2 p.m.

More than 30,000 ballots cast during early voting; polls remain open until 7:30 p.m.

Nicholas Dean Jones

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Man charged after truck hits multiple vehicles in downtown Asheville

Authorities say pickup truck struck cars and street lights before becoming disabled

2 weeks ago

Orange Peel unveils Hellbender, a new outdoor music venue, along Swannanoa River

The Orange Peel has announced a new outdoor music venue named for North Carolina's favorite salamander. Hellbender by the Orange Peel will open this summer along the Swannanoa River.

I-26 West

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Morning wrecks cause major delays on I-26 near Asheville

Road closure and lane shutdown reported near Exits 33 and 37 in Buncombe County

West Asheville Library polling place

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Polls open across Buncombe County for March 3 primary

Voting underway at 80 locations until 7:30 p.m.; photo ID required and absentee ballots due tonight

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Asheville teeing up tourism influx with 3 major sporting events

2026 is set to be a historic year for Asheville sports. Following the SoCon basketball tournament this weekend, track, baseball and golf championships have each been scheduled for later this year. Officials hope the events will bring a major tourism boost with them.

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Build your future. Own your success. Join the 100% employee-owned MB HAYNES family

At MB HAYNES Corporation, we don’t just build structures — we build people, careers, and futures.

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5 ways to make your home and yard more bird-friendly

Every spring and fall, millions of birds pass over the mountains of Western North Carolina, following the Atlantic Flyway by the light of the moon and stars on journeys that span continents. The choices we make in our homes and backyards can help them safely reach their next stop.

North Fork Reservoir

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Asheville receives nearly $7M in additional Helene recovery funding

Federal, state money to repair North Fork spillway and storm-damaged infrastructure

Vote here election sign

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Early voting tops 30,000 in Buncombe County ahead of primary election

Polls open at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at 80 county polling sites; voters must go to assigned locations and present photo ID

2 weeks ago

Lakeview Putt and Play adds sixth week to popular summer camp

Arden program for ages 7-12 emphasizes outdoor play, mini golf and creative activities

NWS temperature change

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Asheville faces chilly start to the week

Spotty showers possible Monday and Tuesday; highs rebound into the 70s by midweek

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them

Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations

The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.