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4 weeks ago
Volunteers needed to track butterflies along Blue Ridge Parkway
Walk trails, collect data and contribute to long-term wildlife monitoring efforts in Buncombe and Haywood counties
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Fonta Flora Trail to reroute during Lake James access project
Detour begins in October as Duke Energy builds new boat launch, trail section and amenities
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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Sept. 26-28
This weekend marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. Between anniversary events commemorating the year since the storm, there are several festivals, performances and Blue Ridge-centric activities to check out this weekend. Read more in our guide below.
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‘We refuse to give up’: McDowell reflects on Helene recovery
Officials say more than 1.3 million cubic yards of debris have been cleared, nearly 500 homes repaired, 30 rebuilds planned
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Free, international short film festival to return to Pack Library
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is an annual showcase of 10 short films from all over the world. Previous festivals have seen documentaries, animation, star-studded casts and Oscar-winning entries, with awards for the best films decided by ballots cast by the audience.
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Bam! Pow! Local Comic Shop Day hits Asheville at Comic Envy
This Saturday, North Asheville comic book and collectible shop Comic Envy will participate in Local Comic Shop Day, a national event which celebrates the community of brick-and-mortar comic shops with a day of sales and superheroes.
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Candler man sentenced to up to 58 years for child sex crimes
Prosecutors say abuse spanned two years; attorney general and sheriff praise multi-agency effort
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Man arrested after firing gun in downtown Asheville, police say
Officers say no one was hurt after late-night gunfire on Broadway Street
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One year after Helene, communities gather to heal and remember
Symposiums, concerts and community gatherings mark storm anniversary in Asheville area
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NC trout program hit hard by Tropical Storm Helene
Armstrong facility rises from flood damage, partial operations resume
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Community Recognition Reaches New Highs in Best of Asheville 2025
The people of Western North Carolina have spoken. With over 200,000 votes cast, Best of Asheville 2025 celebrates the local businesses, organizations, and individuals you love most.
4 weeks ago
Asheville unveils $4.75 million design for new Malvern Hills Park pool
Construction set for 2026; reopening targeted for 2028 as city balances safety, cost and community priorities
