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A fresh salad made with raw fruits and vegetables. Health officials are urging residents to wash produce thoroughly and consider cooking it when possible as North Carolina tracks a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, including four confirmed cases in Buncombe County.

6 days ago

Why are Cyclospora cases increasing in NC? Health officials explain

A state veterinarian explains why tracking a parasite linked to fresh produce can be difficult

Mugshot collage of four women posed against gray cinderblock walls; two in maroon uniforms (top-right and bottom-right) and two in casual tops (top-left white shirt, bottom-left gray shirt).

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4 women charged in Swannanoa animal abuse case set for September trial

In May 2026, four employees of a Swannanoa dog kennel were charged in the deaths of two dogs and the starvation of several other animals. This September, all four women are slated for trial at the Buncombe County Courthouse.

This undated photo taken through a microscope provided by the CDC shows Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts found in a fresh stool sample which had been prepared with a formalin solution and stained with safranin. (CDC via AP)

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Henderson County Cyclospora cases climb to 18 as North Carolina outbreak grows

County has reported far more cases than normal while state health officials investigate the source of 561 infections statewide

Signpost with blue panels pointing to Art Studios, arrows indicating directions, set against a bright blue sky and colorful striped base.

7 days ago

ArtsAVL launches $500-1,500 grant program for WNC artists

Applications are now open for the ArtsAVL Artist Support Grant cycle. The grants, open to artists from six different Western North Carolina counties, will be awarded this November.

Side-by-side weather outlook maps showing severe weather potential for Tuesday (July 21, 2026) and Wednesday (July 22, 2026).

7 days ago

Asheville weather: Severe storms possible Tuesday, greater risk Wednesday

Damaging winds are the main threat before a cold front brings cooler temperatures to Western North Carolina

Road closed barrier with orange-and-white striped barricades and a detour sign blocking the road, directing traffic away from the closed area.

1 week ago

Haywood County I-40 exit ramp to close for 2 weeks for maintenance

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that the ramp from U.S. 74 to Interstate 40 West will temporarily close while a contractor conducts maintenance.

A "Save the Woods" billboard stands along Future I-26 in Asheville, highlighting community opposition to potential development of UNC Asheville's South Campus woods.

1 week ago

UNC Asheville report keeps South Campus woods in play for development

Advisory committee stops short of recommending permanent preservation, instead calling for more planning, environmental review and public input

Three ancient warriors in leather and metal armor with plumed helmets stand on a sandy hill against a clear blue sky, with the central figure wearing a red crest.

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‘The Odyssey’ review: Christopher Nolan’s epic is mythic, massive moviemaking

"The Odyssey" has arrived. "Oppenheimer" director Christopher Nolan delivers an unbelievably immersive and impressive interpretation of the epic story. Read our review for more.

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.

1 week ago

2 remain critical after deadly shooting on Biltmore Avenue

Asheville detectives recover a firearm, continue searching for suspects and ask witnesses to come forward

Bottles of Oak & Grist Distilling Co. spirits sit on a shelf at a local retailer. The Black Mountain distillery says it is working to address changes required by town officials related to whiskey barrel storage.

1 week ago

Oak & Grist fights to stay open after Black Mountain town order

Town gives distillery 90 days to make changes; company says restrictions could threaten its future

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)–R Series is the Western Hemisphere’s most sophisticated weather-observing and environmental-monitoring system.

1 week ago

GOES-19 outage: How it affected Asheville weather forecasts

A rare NOAA satellite disruption temporarily reduced real-time weather imagery, but Asheville-area forecasters continued tracking storms using radar and other tools

A Flock automated license plate reader camera is seen at the entrance/exit of Deaverview Apartments in Asheville.

1 week ago

New NC law allows license plate readers on state highways

The state budget makes the automated license plate reader program permanent, allowing law enforcement agencies to install cameras on state-maintained roads, including major routes across Asheville area

Map of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina with storm activity and yellow circles highlighting areas of interest for this afternoon’s severe storms.

1 week ago

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Asheville, Buncombe County

National Weather Service says storm near Fairview could bring damaging winds, nickel-sized hail and downed trees until 3:15 p.m.

1 week ago

NC reaches $1 billion milestone for Helene water infrastructure recovery

Gov. Josh Stein announces Burnsville funding as state says 98% of damaged water systems have been restored, but $758 million in needs remain

Police cars with flashing blue lights at a taped-off intersection, officers talking near the curb under a 'Short Coxe Ave' sign.

1 week ago

2 dead, 7 injured in Asheville shooting

APD says detectives are investigating a double homicide after an early Sunday morning shooting on Biltmore Avenue near Short Coxe Avenue

Shop display of handmade craft items: framed photos, jewelry, trinkets, and small boxes arranged on shelves with price tags and baskets beneath.

1 week ago

ReMix It launches youth photography contest in Asheville

Local kids ages 9-17 are invited to participate in Found It!, a youth photography contest organized by ReMix It, a West Asheville art supply store.

Pile of fresh green lettuce leaves arranged on a white plate, ready for salad.

1 week ago

307 Cyclospora cases reported in NC as health officials focus on fresh produce

Parsley, cilantro and lettuce are the most commonly reported foods among patients, though no single source has been confirmed

North Carolina regulators have released a statewide schedule of public hearings as they review Duke Energy’s request to raise electricity rates for customers across the state beginning in 2027.

1 week ago

NC attorney general fights Duke Energy Progress rate hike

Jeff Jackson urges state regulators to reject most of the proposed 15% increase, arguing families and businesses would otherwise pay nearly $1 billion more over two years

Traffic moves through the newly opened four-lane westbound section of Interstate 26 near the Brevard Road exit on Friday, marking a major milestone in the N.C. Department of Transportation's I-26 widening project.

2 weeks ago

Major milestone: I-26 West now open in final 4-lane configuration

NCDOT says all westbound lanes are now open from U.S. 64 to Brevard Road, but construction and overnight lane closures will continue through the end of the year

2 weeks ago

Buncombe County Social Work launches school supply drive for students in foster care

Buncombe County Social Work has launched a school supplies donation drive for Western North Carolina students in the foster care system, including over 300 kids in Buncombe County. The drive will run through the end of the month.

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