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6 hours ago
South Carolina artist donates painting of Nina Simone to singer’s family
Joey Withinarts, an artist based in Clemson, South Carolina, has gifted a painting of Nina Simone to her brother, actor and composer Sam Waymon, in the musician's hometown of Tryon, N.C.
9 hours ago
Buncombe County gets $979K grant for Swannanoa sidewalks
Funding will repair and extend sidewalks in Beacon Village to improve safety and support local businesses
9 hours ago
Buncombe County man gets probation in child exploitation case
Investigators say a cyber tip sparked the probe into child sexual abuse material
10 hours ago
Brevard police officer injured after suspect steals patrol vehicle
I-26 eastbound briefly closed during pursuit
11 hours ago
Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill
Cherokee leaders question Lumbee historical claims
12 hours ago
Tiny Japanese beetle deployed to save Smokies’ hemlocks
Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid threatens forests, park biologists hope biocontrol offers long-term solution
12 hours ago
McDowell native Greg Holland on Royals Hall of Fame ballot
Former closer, all-star and World Series champion eligible for 2026 induction; fans invited to vote
13 hours ago
Controversy grows over Forest Service plans in Big Ivy
Public meeting scheduled Wednesday in Barnardsville to discuss Helene recovery efforts
13 hours ago
Blustery winds, snow expected in Western North Carolina
Winter weather advisory in effect for areas near Asheville from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning
14 hours ago
Crashes shut down major highways in Henderson County
Road closures on U.S. 25 and I-26 cause heavy delays for drivers
14 hours ago
Asheville City Council signs off on major Helene recovery contracts
Officials say FEMA and state reimbursements will cover expanded debris removal and disaster grant management
1 day ago
Traffic pattern changes coming to McDowell Street, Southside Avenue
City officials announced today that construction association with the Greenway Connector project will alter existing traffic patterns and pedestrian routes at the intersection of McDowell Street and Southside Avenue. The changes will begin this week, Dec. 9-13.
1 day ago
Fairview holiday festivities include Christmas parade, Hickory Nut Gap party
Fairview gets festive for the holiday season this weekend with the Fairview Christmas Parade and 25th Anniversary Barn Warmer at Hickory Nut Gap Farm. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 in the heart of Fairview before the Hickory Nut Gap afterparty from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1 day ago
Man sentenced to more than 6 years in Asheville fentanyl arrest
A man has been sentenced to more than six years in state prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and habitual felon charges, the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday.
1 day ago
20th anniversary of Candlelight Stroll to light up Weaverville
The Candlelight Stroll, a cherished holiday tradition in Weaverville, will return to Main Street for its 20th anniversary this week. The public is invited out for an evening of caroling, community and Christmas cheer from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12.
1 day ago
NC awards $1.1M for flood resilience projects in Clyde, Dunn, Smithfield
Grants will restore streams, floodplains and stormwater infrastructure to reduce flooding and improve community resiliency
2 days ago
Safelight receives $50K grant from Bank of America
Hendersonville nonprofit to use funding and training to support survivors of abuse, expand job programs
2 days ago
UNC Asheville’s Jamaria Freeman earns first Big South freshman honor
Guard scores career-high 16 points in OT win over South Carolina State
2 days ago
Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller to seek third term
Democrat points to 21st-century policing initiatives and community-focused programs as accomplishments
2 days ago
Historic Churches of WNC: St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock
The oldest Episcopal church in Western North Carolina stands as both a mountain refuge and a reminder of the people who built and worshipped here nearly two centuries ago.
