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5 days ago
Don’t panic, prepare: Emergency kit essentials
Storm prep 101: What Asheville area residents should keep on hand in case of a crisis
5 days ago
Winter storm looms: Safety tips for Asheville area residents
Preparation can prevent accidents and life-threatening conditions
5 days ago
Asheville area braces for weekend winter storm
Residents advised to shelter in place, stay off roads, stock up on essentials and plan for power outages
5 days ago
Ice threat grows ahead of weekend winter storm
Forecasters warn of dangerous travel and prolonged power outages in Asheville area
6 days ago
Fork & Dagger: Thai Pearl delivers a city feel with uneven flavor
The small West Asheville eatery charms with ambiance and hospitality, but the menu doesn’t always deliver
6 days ago
Vehicle fire shuts down two lanes of I-40 eastbound
Heavy delays reported near Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville
6 days ago
Barn fire spreads into woods, burns 24 acres in Leicester
Two non-residential structures destroyed; no injuries reported
6 days ago
Renovation causes section of White Horse Black Mountain to collapse
A section of local music venue White Horse Black Mountain collapsed earlier today during construction work on the building. No one was injured during the accident.
6 days ago
Winter storm watch issued for Asheville area
Gov. Stein declares emergency ahead of weekend winter storm
6 days ago
8-acre wildfire breaks out in Leicester
A wildfire sparked this morning in the Leicester, N.C. area, drawing attention from passersby and local fire response teams.
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Protect your home: Heating, plumbing experts MB HAYNES offer winter weather tips
When winter temperatures drop across Western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, your home’s heating system and plumbing face extra strain. Freezing weather can lead to no-heat emergencies, frozen pipes, burst lines and costly water damage. Read MB HAYNES' expert advice for preventing damage to your home.
6 days ago
Safe, unconventional ways to stay warm without power
From hot water bottles to indoor tents, creative ways Asheville area residents can keep the cold at bay without electricity
6 days ago
What winter weather warnings, watches and advisories mean
The National Weather Service uses different criteria by region to signal varying levels of winter storm risk
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Cooking without power: Getting creative if Asheville loses power
A little preparation now can prevent hunger and stress during winter weather
6 days ago
Asheville winter storm prep: Tips for home, car and pets
Freezing rain, sleet and snow could create dangerous conditions across the mountains
6 days ago
Winter storm watch likely for Asheville area
Accumulating snow and ice expected in Western North Carolina from Friday night through Sunday
1 week ago
Buncombe elections board rejects two candidate challenges
Panel clears Victor Morman and Antoinette Mosley to remain on March primary ballot
1 week ago
In case of power outage, make a food plan before the winter storm
This weekend, a major winter storm is forecast to hit the Asheville area. With power outages in play, get ahead of the snow by preparing a practical food plan.
1 week ago
Asheville Restaurant Week returns with a double helping of deals
Asheville Restaurant Week is an annual, week-long celebration of Asheville cuisine featuring special menus and offers from over 50 participating restaurants. This year, Asheville Restaurant Week will be held twice, from Jan. 20-26 and Feb. 17-23.
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H.K. Edgerton, Confederate activist and former NAACP leader, dies at 77
Harold Kenneth "H.K." Edgerton, former president of the Asheville branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and a vocal advocate for the preservation of Confederate history, has passed away at the age of 77.
