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7 hours ago in Community, Local
Hendersonville to launch free mulch giveaway program for all WNC residents
The city of Hendersonville will begin to offer mulch for free to the community at the end of this month. Participants do not have to be Hendersonville residents to receive mulch.
8 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
State fair preview: Officials offer safety reassurance ahead of opening
State and regional safety officials congregated at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center today to provide reassurance and a safety update in advance of the NC Mountain State Fair this weekend.
11 hours ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
NC Forest Service receives nearly $65 million in Helene recovery funds
Earlier today, state and federal forest services signed a 10-year, nearly $65 million Good Neighbor Authority commitment to Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.
12 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Former WNC DA Greg Newman hired by Henderson County Sheriff’s Office
Newman, who was removed from office in 2021, is now serving as a staff attorney for the sheriff's office
16 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Roadless Rule rallies planned in Swannanoa, Boone
Sierra Club, MountainTrue and The Wilderness Society are hosting the Swannanoa event as federal officials consider ending the national rule
16 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
16 hours ago in Sports
Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark having ‘fun’ playing together for US and not against each other
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark' s interactions are a subplot of the women's FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving.
16 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch
Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.
16 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind
Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.
18 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Edwards bill would fine hospitals $10,000 a day for repeat safety violations
Legislation comes after repeated federal ‘immediate jeopardy’ findings at Asheville's Mission Hospital
18 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
Revival Continues music auction to support Swannanoa’s Helene recovery
Asheville Media Group’s online auction features autographed music memorabilia and radio experiences, with proceeds benefiting Swannanoa Resilience Hub.
19 hours ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Sept. 11-13
Mountain Song Festival, Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, Brews & Bears, Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival, Little Feat and Railway Races are among the weekend events across WNC.
1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Sports
140+ Buncombe County businesses to participate in PGA TOUR promotional map
As the PGA TOUR Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament approaches, Explore Asheville has launched an interactive map of Buncombe County businesses called Play Through the Mountains. The database spotlights discounts, dining packages and other deals at more than 140 local businesses.
1 day ago in Sports
Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina
Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.
1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Woodfin man sentenced to 70-96 months for attempted fentanyl trafficking
Anastacio Robert Molina, 49, pled guilty to attempted trafficking in fentanyl earlier this week after he was arrested in April 2026.
1 day ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
‘This tastes like home’: New café feeds downtown Asheville authentic Ukrainian cuisine
Slava is a new café and bakery in downtown Asheville. The café specializes in Ukrainian food, which has made the spot a growing favorite for patrons looking for a taste of home and newcomers to European cuisine.
Asheville council takes new look at bear conflicts
Residents urge the city to do more as bears turn to trash and other food sources
2 days ago in Local
I-26 westbound lanes closed near Aiken Road in Asheville
Both lanes closed past Exit 21 as crews remove dirt from construction zone
