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4 weeks ago

Coldest air of winter so far targets Asheville area by week’s end

Forecast calls for frigid temperatures, gusty winds and light snow at higher elevations of Western North Carolina

4 weeks ago

Buncombe sheriff candidate faces eligibility challenge ahead of primary

Victor 'Vic' Morman says he meets filing requirements for GOP primary

4 weeks ago

Try these food resolutions for a healthy start to 2026

Looking for a few food goals to aim for in 2026? Give these suggestions a shot.

4 weeks ago

Bowen Bridge crash snarls I-240 traffic in Asheville

Three of four westbound lanes closed near Patton Avenue

4 weeks ago

Asheville council to decide on new West Asheville police location

Tanger Outlets offers larger space, added security and renovated facility at no upfit cost to city

4 weeks ago

Craven Street bike-pedestrian bridge moves to Asheville City Council

Bridge would run parallel to existing Craven Street crossing, improve multimodal access to River Arts District

4 weeks ago

NC film critics group announces 2025 Best of Cinema nominees

Following the Golden Globes last night, the North Carolina Film Critics Association has unveiled their nominees for the 2026 Best of Cinema awards, recognizing filmmaking achievement in narrative, documentary, animated and technical categories. "Sinners" leads with a record 19 nominations.

4 weeks ago

8 bands to play music festival benefiting Henderson arts council

Winter Sound Music Fest 2026 will run from 1-11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave. E, Hendersonville. 

4 weeks ago

Snow chances, sharply colder air on the way to Asheville area

Snow chances increase Wednesday night, followed by bitter cold and hazardous wind chills

4 weeks ago

Asheville sees drop in violent crime in 2025

Police report sharp declines in killings and traffic deaths, while property crime rises slightly

4 weeks ago

Mix 96.5 brings live and local energy to afternoon drive

New shows, same Mix: Good music, good mood all day

4 weeks ago

People at Work: Miles Madonna powers down in a plugged-in world

The Sparky’s Toys & Gifts guru embraces books, games and ownership over screens

4 weeks ago

Strangeville: Before Enka, Candler or Enka-Candler, there was Scratch Ankle

The land around Enka Commerce Park, home to the famed Enka Clock Tower, used to be known as Scratch Ankle, N.C.

4 weeks ago

Flood warning, wind advisory issued for Asheville area

Minor flooding expected near Blantyre while gusty winds and snow affect higher elevations

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