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3 days ago in Business, Community, Local
Toilet paper tariffs: UNC Asheville professor explains trade war impact on Asheville
Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have escalated this summer. UNC Asheville economics professor Robert Tatum explains how Asheville could be impacted by the latest tariffs.
4 days ago in Local
Asheville council to consider tenant protections, Deaverview plan
Council will also consider a $4.2 million Helene recovery budget amendment and plans for a new ART facility
4 days ago in Housing, Local, Outdoors
Buncombe voters will decide whether to authorize $70M in bonds
The proposed housing and open-space bonds come four years after voters approved $70 million for the same priorities
Flash Flood Warning issued for McDowell, Rutherford counties
Flooding has been reported near Sugar Hill, with Lake Lure and Chimney Rock also at risk
5 days ago in Local
Which Asheville area government offices are closing for Labor Day 2026?
This Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, county and city government offices across Western North Carolina will be closing in observation of the holiday. Read our list.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for 3 WNC counties
Buncombe, Henderson and Polk counties included in warning
5 days ago in Education, Food & Drink, Local
Asheville High School hits ‘final stretch’ of culinary classroom expansion
Asheville High School has been cooking up a new space for culinary students with a renovation reflecting professional kitchen standards.
5 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Biltmore Avenue shooting: No arrests announced by Asheville police
APD says the investigation remains active more than two months after the shooting
5 days ago in Local
CFWNC awards $395K to Asheville area conservation projects
Grants will support UNC Asheville’s Community Lumber Project and efforts to expand wildlife crossings across North Carolina
6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Asheville History, Entertainment, Local, Outdoors
Asheville documentary about George Masa to tour Japan
Following the April premiere of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," a documentary about Appalachian Trail photographer George Masa, filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will be taking his movie to Japan, Masa's home country, for a four-stop tour.
6 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local
Photos: Apple Festival fills downtown Hendersonville
Festivalgoers, vendors, food and live music fill downtown Hendersonville during the annual event
What’s on the 2026 Buncombe County ballot besides candidates?
Here's a look at the five ballot questions voters will see in November, including property taxes, income taxes, voter ID and county bonds
828 Scoreboard: Week 3 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 4
7 days ago in National
Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks
A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite
Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.
7 days ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town, Sports
PGA TOUR, meet Lakeview Putt and Play: Mini golf venue finds new exposure through big tournament
The US Prominigolf Association North Carolina Open will be held later this month at Lakeview Putt and Play in Arden, N.C., just days before the PGA TOUR comes to the Asheville area.
A hot start, then a big cooldown for Labor Day weekend
Asheville could see strong storms Saturday before cooler weather arrives Sunday
Asheville Regional Airport increases most daily rates in parking overhaul
Next week, the Asheville Regional Airport will implement a new parking model. The update is intended to "introduce simplified parking options to make parking choices clearer and improve the customer experience," the airport said.
7 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Former NASCAR star Dave Marcis’ home in Arden burglarized
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office confirms a felony breaking-and-entering investigation
7 days ago in Local
I-26 Connector update: Causeway work moves ahead in Asheville
Crews are nearing completion of the first phase of a temporary causeway in the French Broad River as work continues on four new bridges
