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Novant Health completes South Asheville Medical Park

New imaging and outpatient surgery centers expand health care services on Hendersonville Road

3 weeks ago

Planning Ahead for Independent Retirement Living in Asheville

Planning for retirement housing before a decision becomes urgent can give older adults more time to consider the location, services and resources that may support independence in the years ahead.

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Helene-damaged cliff worries East Asheville residents

ViewPointe residents say falling rocks and trees along Azalea Road poses a public safety concern

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Asheville 2 years after Helene: What’s rebuilt, what remains

Recovery is visible across the city, but landslides, damaged property and long-term rebuilding remain

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Buncombe County gets $786K for Beacon Village improvements

State grant will fund sidewalk repairs and extensions as part of Helene recovery

Jennifer Reed is sworn in as superintendent of Buncombe County Schools during a special-called Board of Education meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.

3 weeks ago

Jennifer Reed named Buncombe County Schools superintendent

The longtime BCS educator had served as interim superintendent since Sept. 1

3 weeks ago

Costco revises Asheville plans amid tree-canopy questions

The Enka proposal now calls for a larger store, smaller fueling station and changes to how the project would meet Asheville's tree-canopy rules

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SAHC hits 100,000 protected acres with Camp Rockmont easement

With the addition of 336 acres of forest overlooking Lake Eden, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has officially preserved over 100,000 acres of land across the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee.

Female police officer in uniform speaks at a press conference, with microphones in front and a blue backdrop dotted with Asheville Police Department patches.

3 weeks ago

Jackie Stepp to lead Asheville Police Department

Stepp has led the Asheville Police Department on an interim basis since November 2025

Star Point Apartments, a 60-unit affordable housing community on Restaurant Court off Tunnel Road in Asheville, officially opened July 28.

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Asheville weighs changes to $4.7M housing aid program

Proposal would add temporary rent assistance and give priority to people experiencing homelessness

3 weeks ago

Massage Envy Asheville launches Hydrafacial skin care treatments

A consistent skin-care routine can help keep your complexion looking and feeling its best. This October, Massage Envy Asheville is expanding its skin-care lineup with Hydrafacial, a customizable treatment designed to cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate.

3 weeks ago

Asheville residents call for new approach to bear conflicts

Residents urge city leaders to focus on preventing problems before bears become public safety concerns

Activists with the Poor People's Campaign led by Rev. William Barber, left, protest against spending reductions across Medicaid, food stamps and federal aid in President Donald Trump's spending and tax bill being worked on by Senate Republicans this week, outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Bishop William Barber brings voter mobilization tour to Asheville

Civil rights leader will speak Oct. 1 ahead of early voting in Buncombe County

Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe

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30,000 free books up for grabs at Asheville literacy fair

Organizers also need 60 to 80 volunteers to help prepare for Sunday’s family event

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600+ artists and growing: RAD paints portrait of resiliency after Helene

Nearly two years since Tropical Storm Helene triggered catastrophic flooding in the River Arts District of Asheville, the creative community is on the rise. Hundreds of artists are once again hard at work in the RAD.

3 weeks ago

Asheville man convicted of murder in Pisgah View Apartments shooting case

Tyran Dewayne Burton, 35, has been convicted of second-degree murder and other charges for his involvement in a 2020 shooting at Pisgah View Apartments in Asheville, N.C.

3 weeks ago

Bulldogs basketball: UNC Asheville announces Big South Conference schedule

The University of North Carolina Asheville men's basketball team has announced its 2026-27 Big South Conference schedule, which includes eight games at home inside the Kimmel Arena.

3 weeks ago

Buncombe County names new Director of Public Safety Communications

Alex McKnight has become the new director of Buncombe County Public Safety Communications after serving as the interim director for four months. McKnight plans to focus the department on responsible AI use, deeper integration with public safety partners and more.

3 weeks ago

Asheville, Buncombe County political candidates to gather for downtown forum

Candidates for Asheville Mayor, Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commissioner will be in attendance for a forum next week at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville.

3 weeks ago

Best of Asheville 2026 winners announced after more than 255,000 votes

The annual community choice awards recognized 394 winners across Asheville and Western North Carolina.

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Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.

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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

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Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

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Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

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RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.