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4 days ago in Business, Crime & Safety, Local
Fire reported at Asheville’s vacant Mountaineer Inn
A witness called 911 after smoke was spotted at the vacant Tunnel Road motel
21 Buncombe absentee ballots rejected over unsealed envelopes
Updated state guidance changes how election officials handle unsealed envelopes, requiring some voters to submit replacement ballots
4 days ago in Lifestyle
RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference
Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
No arrests in Biltmore Avenue shooting after 3 months
Asheville police say more than 100 search warrants and other court processes have been used in the investigation into the July double killing
FEMA changes raise questions for WNC’s Helene recovery
North Carolina has sought billions more in federal aid as Washington considers shifting disaster costs to states
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.
4 days ago in National
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
NC drought map shows relief for Asheville, WNC
Much of the mountains remains drought-free, but a recent brush fire and more dry weather keep fire concerns in focus
4 days ago in Local
How should WNC prepare for future floods? NC wants input
Three public meetings will help guide flood protection projects across the French Broad River Basin
4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Music
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Oct. 23-25 weekend events
Halloween movie nights, fall festivals, the Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival, live music, and more are among the events planned across Western North Carolina.
5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Brush fire along I-40 West backs up traffic for miles
Firefighters battled flames along the highway as westbound motorists faced lengthy delays
5 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Food & Drink, Local
Asheville’s Wall Street gets new life with murals, businesses
New restaurants, handcrafted signs and colorful artwork are bringing changes to the historic downtown street
5 days ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
Taylor’s Wave opens on French Broad River in Woodfin
After years of planning and delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene, the $4.8 million whitewater attraction is welcoming surfers and kayakers
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume
Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.
5 days ago in Community, Local
Buncombe commissioners oppose property tax amendment
Board opposes proposed tax restrictions, backs Fairview parade and approves $480,000 health center grant
6 days ago in National
The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
6 days ago in Sports
LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks
There was a plausible scenario where LeBron James would open his record 24th NBA season at Madison Square Garden — only in a New York Knicks uniform. His agent, Rich Paul, said over the summer the Knicks would have been James' first choice in free agency had New York not won its first NBA championship since 1973 last season.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Eagles are not being punished for handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, AP source says
The Philadelphia Eagles are not being disciplined for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
6 days ago in Entertainment
John Turturro, thief of New York characters, stars in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’
John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, since 1988. Through his life as a New Yorker, his most reliable reservoir of inspiration has been the sidewalks and subway cars around him.
