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5 days ago

Brush fire along I-40 West backs up traffic for miles

Firefighters battled flames along the highway as westbound motorists faced lengthy delays

Two pedestrians walk up the colorful Wall Street steps in downtown Asheville, where artist Dayna Walton's "Meander" mural has been expanded onto the adjoining parking garage wall.

5 days ago

Asheville’s Wall Street gets new life with murals, businesses

New restaurants, handcrafted signs and colorful artwork are bringing changes to the historic downtown street

Taylor's Wave creates a standing wave on the French Broad River in Woodfin. The $4.8 million whitewater attraction opened in October 2026 after years of planning and construction delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene.

5 days ago

Taylor’s Wave opens on French Broad River in Woodfin

After years of planning and delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene, the $4.8 million whitewater attraction is welcoming surfers and kayakers

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with beige brick facade and large windows, trees on right, and a pedestrian walkway in front.

6 days ago

Buncombe commissioners oppose property tax amendment

Board opposes proposed tax restrictions, backs Fairview parade and approves $480,000 health center grant

A faded advertisement remains visible high on the brick wall of the former Biltmore Hardware building at 28-32 Hendersonville Road in Asheville's Biltmore Village. The old painted sign is a reminder of the building's commercial past, even as new businesses occupy the storefronts below.

6 days ago

Biltmore Village mural puts past and future at odds

A proposed welcome mural would cover decades-old advertisements on a historic building. A decision has been delayed until November.

6 days ago

$4.1M bridge project begins near WNC Nature Center

Temporary bridge will restore a direct connection between Azalea and Gashes Creek roads after Tropical Storm Helene destroyed the original crossing

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were severely damage by Tropical Storm Helene in late September.

6 days ago

North Carolina gets $873M for Helene road repairs

Federal funding will help rebuild roads and bridges damaged by Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina

North Carolina voters can request an absentee ballot through the State Board of Elections' online portal. The deadline for most voters to request a ballot for the Nov. 3 general election is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. (Screenshot/North Carolina State Board of Elections)

6 days ago

Buncombe County absentee ballot deadline is today

More than 18,000 voters have already cast ballots as the Oct. 20 deadline to request a mail-in ballot arrives

6 days ago

Downtown Asheville goes vintage for the holidays

Holiday window displays, festive lights and Asheville's 80th annual holiday parade will bring a nostalgic look downtown

FILE - A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine at a clinic in Seattle, on Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

6 days ago

NC reports first flu death as Buncombe urges vaccinations

Health officials warn of another flu season after nine Buncombe County adults died from complications last season

7 days ago

Biltmore Village restoration project wins approval

Asheville plans to rebuild historic brick sidewalks, replace trees and improve pedestrian safety as Helene recovery continues

7 days ago

Buncombe County to review winter shelter plans Tuesday

More funding, changing shelter capacity and Swannanoa's recovery plan are on the commissioners' agenda

7 days ago

Buncombe County deputy injured in I-26 crash

The deputy was helping protect construction workers near Airport Road when another vehicle struck his patrol vehicle Sunday night

1 week ago

Buncombe County bear-feeding ban takes effect

New restrictions give state wildlife officers enforcement authority as a public hearing approaches

Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe, Mich., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. (Daniel Heuer/Pool Photo via AP)

1 week ago

JD Vance to hold campaign rally in Hendersonville Monday

Vice president's visit comes as Republicans fight to keep Western North Carolina's 11th Congressional District seat

An overgrown property along Swannanoa River Road in Asheville is part of the site proposed for a 524-unit apartment development. The project has raised concerns among city design reviewers about flooding and emergency evacuation routes.

1 week ago

Asheville’s 524-unit apartment plan raises flood safety concerns

A proposed development along Swannanoa River Road faces questions about emergency exits, flooding and traffic

1 week ago

Asheville Tourists’ Brian DeWine wins national MiLB award

DeWine's honor follows a $40 million ballpark renovation and record attendance in 2026

The intersection of Eagle and Market streets in downtown Asheville is among the areas slated for improvements. Asheville City Council has approved $175,000 to help downtown businesses affected by construction on several city streets.

1 week ago

Asheville approves $175K to help downtown businesses

Funding aims to keep customers coming during construction on Lexington, Coxe, Eagle and Market streets

1 week ago

First snow falls in NC mountains as freeze warning looms

Mount Mitchell sees snow as temperatures plunge across Western North Carolina

The intersection of Biltmore Avenue and John Walker Avenue in Asheville, near the site of a proposed 112-unit affordable apartment development. Asheville City Council authorized financing for the project Oct. 13, with construction expected to begin in December 2026.

1 week ago

Asheville advances 135 affordable homes, $6M housing aid plan

City Council backs new housing developments and homelessness prevention efforts, but relief could take months or years

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