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3 weeks ago in Asheville History
Tombstone Tales: WNC soldier’s death tells another story of World War I
Horace G. Presley never saw a World War I battlefield. His death months after serving at an Army camp devastated by influenza reflects a question Americans faced at the time: What did it mean to die for your country?
828 scoreboard: Storms shake up Week 1 of high school football
Asheville area games kick off as thunderstorms force dozens of schedule changes
3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Community, Local, On The Town
Mountaineer Inn submitted for National Register of Historic Places consideration
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County has mailed in a Study List application for the Mountaineer Inn's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The application is the first step for properties under consideration for the list.
3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising
Flood advisory in effect as torrential rains hit Asheville
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office has issued a flood advisory warning until 9:30 p.m. this evening due to heavy rainfall in south central Buncombe County.
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Four people 19 or younger arrested in Asheville armed robbery
The Asheville Police Department arrested two young adults and two juveniles in connection with an assault and armed robbery that occurred near downtown Asheville last night.
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Dogwood Court drug bust: Over 50 grams of fentanyl seized in arrest
Three people were arrested on drug trafficking charges last week after an investigation by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Illegal Gun Reduction and Narcotics Task Force.
3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
I-26 Connector: French Broad River construction begins
Temporary causeway work starts as Asheville highway project moves forward
3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Local, On The Town
Leaf Global Arts announces end of operations amid financial challenges
In an open letter to the community, Leaf Global Arts announced that Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, would mark the end of the arts programming organization in its current form, citing financial difficulties.
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
No new developments in Biltmore Avenue shooting, APD says
Asheville police say there is nothing new to report in the investigation after detectives previously identified several suspects and executed more than 25 warrants and subpoenas
3 weeks ago in Sports
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans
Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
3 weeks ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising
Fall HVAC maintenance in Asheville: Why you should schedule service before cooler weather arrives
When should you schedule fall HVAC maintenance? MB HAYNES explains why Asheville and Western North Carolina homeowners don't have to wait for cooler weather to start planning ahead.
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville property targeted in drug, prostitution nuisance case
Property on Brookshire Street will be turned over to a family member and must meet city codes
3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Asheville weather: Storms, flooding possible Friday
Strong thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, downpours and isolated flash flooding to Asheville and Buncombe County
3 weeks ago in National
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
3 weeks ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local
UNC Asheville students help identify weakness in drug-resistant staph bacteria
A paper published by a University of North Carolina Asheville biology professor and a team of 12 students has identified a promising development for combating drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or staph bacteria.
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Ending Flock wouldn’t end Asheville’s license plate surveillance
Council will vote Tuesday on Flock as APD continues using 162 Axon ALPR cameras
3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local
NC Medicaid changes: Spanish-language town hall set for Aug. 25
NCDHHS will explain upcoming federal and state changes and resources available to people affected by the new rules.
3 weeks ago in Education, Local
3 Asheville-area high schools rank among NC’s top 100
Nesbitt Discovery Academy landed at No. 6, followed by School of Inquiry and Life Sciences and Hendersonville High School
3 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local
Earth Fare says Westgate shops will continue operating for ‘years’ despite UNC Health sale
Westgate Shopping Center was purchased by UNC Health as a potential new hospital earlier this summer. Then, the Westgate Parkway flyover was closed to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project. However, current Westgate businesses are not going anywhere anytime soon.
