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Free College Application Week returns to North Carolina
Oct. 20-26 event aims to ease application process, expand college options, help seniors take the next step toward higher education
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Healthy lifestyle hacks for seasonal shifts
At YogaSix Asheville, we believe yoga is a path that grows with you through every stage of life, and a steady practice to return to when everything around you is in transition. With a few simple lifestyle practices, you can nurture yourself and step into fall feeling grounded, strong and supported.
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Asheville’s Wall Street Parking Garage reopens Saturday
All four downtown parking facilities will be open for peak leaf season, providing convenient access for residents and visitors
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Richmond Hill Park to partially reopen Saturday
Phased reopening marks recovery milestone for Asheville post-Helene
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No charges filed in Buncombe County shooting
Sheriff’s office says deadly force on Kreston Drive was used in self-defense
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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 10-12
Looking for things to do this weekend in the Asheville area? We've got you covered.
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Massive traffic pileup on I-26 following Skyland crash
Eastbound motorists on I-26 should be advised of a large traffic jam following an accident between the Asheville Regional Airport and Brevard Road exits.
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Hidden flavors: Discover WNC’s unusual fall foods
Chestnuts, heirloom squash and wild mushrooms offer locals and visitors a taste of Appalachia’s culinary heritage
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Record bird migration lights up Western North Carolina skies
BirdCast radar estimates more than 17 million birds crossed Buncombe County Wednesday night
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Fork & Dagger: Blackbird charms with cocktails, falters on the plate
While the drinks, bone marrow and desserts delight, muddled entrees and heavy sauces leave this Biltmore Avenue spot grounded
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Buncombe County man dies in shooting near Madison County line
Investigators say Wednesday’s deadly incident on Kreston Drive was isolated, no ongoing threat to public
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Architect to present alternatives for UNCA woods development
Scott Burroughs of This Land Studio unveils community vision for 54-acre site at UNC Asheville
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Key dates, locations announced for 2025 municipal elections
Weaverville and Woodfin residents to head to the polls Nov. 4; early voting opens Oct. 16
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Buncombe County OKs new EMS station, backs conservation efforts
Commissioners approve $500K for paramedic expansion and move forward with farmland preservation goals
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Cold front brings rain, cooler weather and possible frost to WNC
Scattered showers today give way to sunny skies, gusty winds and the season’s first hint of frost
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October concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month
The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month.
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Mannequins breathe, talk — even give birth in Mission’s new sim lab
High-tech mannequins, connected classrooms bring hands-on education to life in Asheville hospital
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‘The Gift’ of giant puppets: Paperhand Puppet Project plans Wortham Center show
The Paperhand Puppet Project, a puppet-focused performance troupe, will return to Asheville next month to present "The Gift," the company's 25th anniversary production. Performances of 'The Gift" will run from Nov. 7-9 at the Diana Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.
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Hilton Asheville to host Thanksgiving buffet for Eblen, 12 Baskets Café
Next month, Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown will host a Thanksgiving Buffet charity benefit. The community is invited to partake in a meal to benefit Eblen Charities and 12 Baskets Café. The Thanksgiving Buffet will be held from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 27 at the Embassy Suites, 192 Haywood St.
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FEMA extends funding for water treatment through Nov. 30, city says
The city of Asheville has shared an update on the water pre-treatment systems that have been temporarily installed at the North Fork and DeBruhl water treatment plants. These systems, installed after Hurricane Helene hit the plants in September 2024, will remain in place through Nov. 30, 2025, thanks to funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
