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Tick season hits Asheville: What residents need to know to stay safe
Ticks are small, but the risks aren’t. Health providers across WNC say simple habits like daily tick checks, protective clothing and yard maintenance can make a big difference.
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ArtsAVL releases long-term arts recovery plan for Buncombe County
The ArtsAVL proposal, the Asheville-Buncombe Arts Recovery Framework, focuses on uniting and strengthening seven different areas of the local arts economy.
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What’s on the agenda? Commissioners to decide on former JCPenney site, budget
Buncombe County Commissioners will decide on a new emergency operations center and a proposed tax rate of 43.20 cents during Tuesday's meeting
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Ramp closure, I-240 work to slow WNC drivers
Two road projects begin this week in Haywood and Buncombe counties, with impacts lasting through late summer in one area.
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Asheville concerts in June 2026: Live music in Western North Carolina
From national touring acts to local jams and emerging artists, here’s a look at June concerts and live music in Asheville and WNC.
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Helene recovery program targets Asheville’s small businesses
New Optimist Ventures program combines grants, investment capital and business training to help companies recover from Tropical Storm Helene
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Storm chances return to Asheville before dry stretch takes hold
Near-normal temperatures Monday will give way to a cooler Tuesday before a gradual warmup through the weekend
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NC promotes tobacco quit programs, 988 mental health lifeline
NCDHHS urges residents to use free crisis counseling and smoking cessation resources during statewide awareness campaigns
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Chimney Rock closed this week after landslide
Park officials say recent rainfall caused damage to the main access road, prompting a temporary closure
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People at Work: The woman behind Asheville’s greenways
The longtime city planner Lucy Crown spent years advancing projects designed to make Asheville safer, more walkable and more connected
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Strikeout Childhood Cancer bowling tournament nears $15K goal in Hendersonville
10th annual fundraiser at Tarheel Lanes brings together bowlers, families and supporters to fund childhood cancer research through St. Baldrick's Foundation
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Shelby officer fired, SBI investigates after viral arrest video sparks outrage
Doorbell camera footage appears to show a woman being punched multiple times during an arrest; police chief calls officer's actions "disturbing and inappropriate."
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Hollin leads Asheville City to win with two-goal night
Hollin's brace and Naroa Domenech's second-half strike lift the Women in Blue to a 3-1 road victory over Chattanooga Red Wolves
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Asheville City SC scores three quick goals to defeat Port City FC
The Blues turned a scoreless match into a convincing 3-0 win behind Franco Ocana's two-goal performance.
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Buncombe may move some policy decisions to county manager
Employee pay and proposed changes to fleet policies headline Tuesday's commissioner briefing
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Monchu rescue: Community unites to save dog from floodwaters
Thousands of people breathed a sigh of relief this week after Monchu, a local dog swept downriver by swift floodwaters, was rescued after going missing for over 24 hours. The lost pup went viral on social media, where some posts received over 10,000 reactions.
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Strangeville: Devil’s Den and the outlaw legends of Iron Mountain
On the North Carolina-Tennessee line, Devil’s Den became part of a darker mountain history shaped by moonshiners and outlaws.
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All Souls Cathedral estimates $10 million needed to restore Biltmore Village landmark
As Biltmore Village continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, All Souls Cathedral has remained shuttered. While restoring the church is estimated to cost millions, staff say that the congregation remains as active as ever.
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Overnight lane closures planned on I-26 Connector project in Asheville
Two key corridors -- Patton Avenue and I-26 East/U.S. 23 South -- will have rolling nightly lane restrictions for maintenance and construction
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Former women’s prison officer arrested on felony sex crime charge
James Allen Mathes, 66, a former officer at Western Correctional Center for Women in Swannanoa, was arrested by Buncombe County Sheriff's Office detectives after an investigation revealed a relationship between Mathes and a detainee at WCCW.
