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Asheville plans new water main after Helene flooding

The $9.7 million North Fork Transmission Main No. 3 project aims to prevent outages after storms, improve system resilience

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Baltimore on Monday and faces possible efforts by the Trump administration to deport him immediately.

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Old Fort Depot reopens after Helene repairs

Railroad museum is open monthly through December with self-guided tours that explore the town’s railroad past and future

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Asheville firefighters return from Hurricane Erin deployment

Three members assisted with emergency communications and helicopter rescue operations on North Carolina’s coast

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Federal court hands down prison terms for two Asheville men

One convicted on firearm charges, the other on drug distribution

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Buncombe sheriff to host Sept. 10 town hall in Swannanoa

Residents encouraged to ask questions and discuss public safety issues

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Cool, crisp weather settles into Asheville area

National Weather Service says pattern could last into early September

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GALLERY: Big fun at the Marion Bigfoot Festival

Hundreds of sasquatch celebrators turned out for the annual Bigfoot Festival this weekend in Marion, N.C. Check out our photo gallery for all the best moments and weirdest merchandise from the 2025 festivities.

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories

Online tool tracks E. coli levels in Asheville area rivers, creeks

DEQ dashboard shows which sites are safe for swimming, kayaking and other recreational activities

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Strangeville: The day Babe Ruth was rumored to have died in Asheville

In April 1925, Asheville briefly became the center of a baseball mystery. Babe Ruth collapsed at the train station and rumors spread worldwide that he had died here. Newspapers even printed his obituary before the truth emerged. Discover how the “death” of the Babe in Asheville became a strange piece of local folklore.

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Buncombe County Permits & Inspections team earns state honor

Department recognized for storm recovery work, completing 2,000+ damage assessments after Tropical Storm Helene

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Tombstone Tales: The wreck on Saluda Mountain that changed rail safety

In 1890, engineer Lewis Tunstall was killed when his train careened down the Saluda Grade at 75 miles an hour. The wreck led to the creation of safety switches that saved countless lives. Today, Tunstall is remembered not only for his sacrifice but also by a striking monument in Hendersonville’s Oakdale Cemetery.

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828 Scoreboard: Week 1 of high school football

Find out how your favorite team fared

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Rollercoaster theatre: ‘Miss Julie’ stars Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson on their upcoming Attic Salt production

"Miss Julie" is a classic 19th century play written by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg. This September, the naturalistic tragedy will receive a brand-new adaptation at Attic Salt Theatre Company, directed by Jeff Catanese and starring Lauren Otis and Jon Robinson.

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Weaverville ‘salutes to summer’ with back-to-school Nature Park party

The Salute to Summer Kids Party will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23 at Main Street Nature Park in downtown Weaverville. School supply donations will be accepted by the Weaverville Police Department at the event.

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Noble Cider repeats as NC Wine Cup winner with Spice Merchant

Asheville cidery also collects six silver medals in statewide competition

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Cooler, wet weather to continue across Asheville area

Forecasters say heavy rain could bring isolated flash flooding through Saturday

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley

Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this season range from a fairy tale newly told to memoirs about a famous writer's indomitable mother and life after marriage to a famous rock star.

2 weeks ago in National

Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

Texas Republicans were aiming Friday to give final passage to an unprecedented mid-decade redraw of the state's congressional map and send it to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for final approval ahead of the 2026 elections.

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Fly fishing and fellowship: Wrong Way to host free fly fishing festivities this weekend

As Asheville flies closer to the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins will host a fly fishing festival to celebrate river recovery in Western North Carolina.