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8 hours ago
Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam returns to support Helene recovery
Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman and a Phil Lesh tribute highlight the 2025 lineup benefiting Asheville charities
8 hours ago
NC Senate passes Congressional map amid cries of gerrymandering
Voting rights groups warn the plan dismantles historic Black district and tilts power sharply toward Republicans
9 hours ago
Mission Hospital placed in Immediate Jeopardy again
Advocates say chronic understaffing continues to endanger patients, Mission disputes findings, pledges cooperation
10 hours ago
No plans to relocate RAD: City clarifies results of ‘RAD 2.0’ study
Despite the findings of a ULI study, there are no plans in place to relocate the River Arts District, said Kim Miller, city communications specialist.
12 hours ago
Juvenile sought in fatal Hendersonville shooting
Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire Friday night
13 hours ago
USPS seeks new sites for flood-damaged post offices in WNC
Marshall and Swannanoa still without local mail service more than a year after Tropical Storm Helene
14 hours ago
Shutdown could hit Asheville area dinner tables next month
USDA orders states to pause SNAP benefit processing as funding uncertainty looms; state officials brace for funding lapse
1 day ago
Boos, brews, bar crawls: Halloween-themed bar crawls in Asheville
As Halloween comes closer, celebrate spooky season in true Beer City fashion. There are two bar crawls on tap for this weekend and next in downtown Asheville.
1 day ago
Dry conditions, Helene debris raise wildfire risks in Asheville area
Nearly all wildfires in the state linked to human activity, officials say
2 days ago
State wants Immediate Jeopardy status for Mission Hospital
Patient safety lapses, including telemetry and transport failures, cited; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to make final decision
2 days ago
Sunny, cool week ahead for Asheville area
Sunny days and chilly nights continue; forecasters eye low fire risk and a weekend front
2 days ago
Father, daughter find $26,000 treasure in Mars Hill forest
Corey and Zoe uncover gold coins on Bailey Mountain Loop, then donate side winnings to Tropical Storm Helene relief
2 days ago
‘Ballad of a Small Player’ is a royal flush of style, but not substance – 828reviewsNOW
Edward Berger, director of the Oscar-winning films "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "Conclave," is back with his latest beautifully-shot bummer. "Ballad of a Small Player" stars Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a high-rolling gambler staving off his debt collectors in the casinos of Macau. Read more in our review.
2 days ago
Neighborhood meeting set for North Louisiana affordable housing plan
Meeting on Oct. 20 will cover plans for an affordable one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment project
3 days ago
Strangeville: The Haunted History of Woodfin’s Church of the Redeemer
An Asheville area hillside, a century-old chapel, and a ghost story that refuses to fade.
3 days ago
PHOTOS: Thousands fill Asheville’s Pack Square for ‘No Kings’ rally
Asheville event part of coordinated national protests opposing President Trump and 'threats to democracy'
3 days ago
Man shot and killed in Hendersonville; SBI assisting investigation
Investigators say shooting appears to be isolated incident
3 days ago
Rutherford County flock tests positive for avian flu
State officials confirm highly contagious HPAI in backyard poultry; low risk to humans
3 days ago
Marquee invites community out for ‘Good vs. Evil’ Halloween masquerade
The 3rd annual Marquee Masquerade, "Good vs. Evil," will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 at Marquee, 36 Foundy St.
4 days ago
Tombstone Tales: A simple twist of fate saved Leon Love’s life
A young soldier from Waynesville stood at the edge of war, then fate intervened. Leon Love’s story, carved in stone atop Dix Hill, reminds us how a single choice can change a life.
