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1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Henderson County health care companies ask state for new care beds, MRI scanners
Fletcher Hospital Inc. and the Henderson County Hospital Corporation have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to expand medical faculties at two Mills River care sites.
1 week ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Asheville black bear with pattern of home break-ins still on the loose
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is still looking for a female bear that injured an Asheville resident during a home break-in last month. The bear has since attempted several more forcible home entries.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Another Buncombe County Detention Facility detainee dies days after booking
Amy Beth Owenby, 42, died on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after she displayed signs of medical distress following her booking into the Buncombe County Detention Facility. Her death marked the second BCDF detainee death in August and the third overall in 2026.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Asheville police investigate damage to Flock camera
APD says camera pole was cut Sunday near West Chapel Road and London Road
1 week ago in Local
Buncombe commissioners advance $24M in Helene recovery projects
Parks, housing infrastructure and property buyouts were among the key topics at Tuesday’s meeting
1 week ago in National
Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing
Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.
Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed ‘cheap exports’ are unsustainable, but China dissented
G20 finance ministers met in Asheville as the Trump administration pushes a tougher trade stance toward China
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffers
Ethics Committee found Edwards repeatedly crossed professional boundaries with two former aides
Asheville airport debuts ‘more convenient’ ride-hailing and taxi pick-up location
The Asheville Regional Airport has introduced a new pick-up location for ride-hailing app users and taxi riders, accessible by walking or riding the AVL shuttle.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local
22-year-old Hendersonville man arrested on 6 counts of child sex abuse
Maximiliano Gomez Diaz, 22, was arrested by the Henderson County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in an investigation related to the possession and sharing of child sex abuse material.
1 week ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local
Local mental health nonprofit to host free Helene reflection meetings at ‘ground-zero’ areas
The "Reflect & Reconnect" sessions were organized by Resources For Resilience, an Asheville-based nonprofit dedicated to teaching Western North Carolina residents how to navigate trauma, stress and burnout.
Chuck Edwards: ‘Regret is not an admission of sexual harassment’
The North Carolina congressman spoke on the House floor as lawmakers considered a censure resolution
312-unit apartment complex proposed for Holbrook Road
Orange Capital Apartments would bring 312 rentals, pool, clubhouse and dog park to 82 acres near Starnes Cove Road in West Asheville
1 week ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Sports
Recovering Asheville city golf course tees up next stage of recovery
Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville Municipal Golf Course continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, supported by the efforts of the Friends of Asheville Muni.
Snowy winter ahead for Asheville? Almanacs weigh in
The Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac offer their outlooks for snow, cold and winter weather in Western North Carolina
1 week ago in Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Native Advertising
WNC Parade of Homes 2026: What to Know Before You Go
The annual home tour returns Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25, with homes open across Asheville and Western North Carolina. Here’s how to plan your route and make the most of your visit.
1 week ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.
