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I-26 Connector project: 3rd-generation Burton Street resident shares concerns about community’s future
Clifford W. Cotton II, a lifelong resident of the Burton Street neighborhood, gave his perspective on the impact the I-26 Connector project and other recent development has had on his community.
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Blue Ridge Parkway tree removal plan draws opposition
Conservation groups are urging the National Park Service to reconsider a nearly 1,000-acre fuel reduction project
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New bridge takes shape at Beacon Park in Swannanoa
Bridge installation marks another step toward Beacon Park’s planned fall 2026 opening
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Strangeville: Elvis, Asheville and a tiny Cherokee museum
Just off of Highway 19 on the way down to Cherokee, N.C., eagle-eyed drivers might spot the silhouette of Elvis Presley on the side of a small brown building. Inside, visitors will find the Elvis Museum, owned and curated by Dorothy "Dee" Smith.
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‘It’s a lifeline’: Asheville resident fears losing bus service under proposed ART changes
A proposed Asheville transit redesign would remove S2 service along part of Kenilworth Road, raising concerns among regular riders
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Why late summer is a critical time to check for hidden damage
Before fall arrives, now is the time to spot moisture, wear and repair issues summer may have left behind.
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I-26 Connector update: NCDOT answers reader questions
NCDOT says the Asheville project remains on track for completion in late 2031 as crews prepare for temporary causeway work in the French Broad River
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Strong thunderstorm moving into Asheville area
Storm moving east could bring 40 mph wind gusts and hail to parts of Western North Carolina
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Old Fort trail project moves forward with major new Pisgah National Forest trail
G5 Trail Collective seeks contractors for Trail C2, a major piece of the planned 42-mile Old Fort Trails Project
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Charter outage affects some Buncombe County 911 calls
Some Charter landline customers may have trouble reaching 911 because of a fiber break, officials said
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Asheville weather: Hot, humid weekend brings 90s and storm chances
Temperatures will climb into the low 90s across Asheville, with heat index values near 100 and afternoon thunderstorms possible through Sunday
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Tunnel Road road diet proposed from Beaucatcher Tunnel to South Tunnel Road
The French Broad River MPO is seeking public input on transportation projects that could compete for state funding
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Woodfin Coffee Department: Lifelong resident opens new coffee shop and café
Lucy Crown retired in June 2026 after 20 years working for the government. Two months later, her latest venture is already flourishing: Woodfin Coffee Department, a new coffee shop and café.
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Buncombe County tourist spending hit $2.6 billion in 2025, third-highest in North Carolina
A new study from Visit North Carolina has revealed that domestic and international tourists spent around $2.6 billion in the Asheville area in 2025, ranking the region third in state visitor economies.
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Fairview triple homicide: Death certificates detail how 3 Grant family members died
Death certificates show all three victims died by homicide, including one who suffered stab wounds and multiple gunshot wounds
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‘Who will still be here?’ Shiloh residents press Asheville candidates on neighborhood’s future
Housing affordability, infrastructure, Helene recovery and aging in place dominated a candidate forum ahead of Asheville’s Nov. 3 election
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ArtsAVL awards $57,800 in arts education grants for K-12 student programming
The grants will cover eight in-school and 12 out-of-school arts programs for Buncombe County students, including field trips, workshops and performances.
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Shiloh residents want Asheville growth without losing their neighborhood
Longtime residents say housing, development, aging in place and generational homeownership will shape the future of the historically Black community
3 weeks ago
YMCA launches first high school girls flag football league in WNC ahead of 2028 Olympics
Before flag football makes its Olympics debut at the 2028 Los Angeles games, the YMCA of Western North Carolina has founded the first NFL FLAG football league for high school girls in WNC.
3 weeks ago
Asheville 20-year-old sentenced to 51-74 months for felony robbery
Re'al Samuel Wells, 20, was sentenced to 51-74 months of prison time after he pled guilty to a Class D felony robbery.
