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New measles case confirmed in Asheville area

Buncombe County health officials urge residents to call before seeking care; exposure linked to Food Lion and Mission Hospital

1 week ago

High-impact winter storm increasingly likely for Asheville area

Forecast confidence is increasing, but uncertainty remains over snow, ice or a mix

1 week ago

TSA equipment issues resolved at Asheville Regional Airport

All security lanes reopened after long waits delayed travelers Monday

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Northern lights may be visible in Asheville area tonight

NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm watch as powerful solar eruption reaches Earth

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PHOTOS: Asheville honors MLK Jr. with prayer, march and rally

Hundreds brave cold temperatures for annual celebration of civil rights leader’s legacy

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Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t holding back during his final year in Washington. “I’m sick of stupid,” the…

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Buncombe County elections board to hear candidate challenges

Eligibility disputes involve Asheville City Council candidate Antanette Mosley and sheriff hopeful Victor Morman

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‘I Have a Dream’: Read Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic speech

On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what would become one of the most famous speeches in American history. "I Have a Dream," King's address to the 200,000–300,000 attendees of The March on Washington, remains a signature rallying cry for civil rights over 60 years later.

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Dam repairs keep Lake Lure 15 feet low through winter

Town plans shoreline cleanup, marina rebuild and spring reopening

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Arctic air grips Asheville area; winter storm possible by weekend

Wind chills plunge below zero at high elevations as models signal growing storm threat

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People at Work: Asheville woman balances work and adventure

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family and scuba diving

1 week ago

Morning crash causes delays on I-40 near Asheville

Two of three eastbound lanes closed near Smoky Park Highway

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MLK Day roundup: Observances in the WNC area

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed nationwide on Monday, Jan. 19. Several festivities have been planned around the Asheville area to mark the holiday.

1 week ago

Strangeville: West Asheville’s horned lizard in a liquor jar mystery

A horned lizard in a West Asheville liquor jar sparked an Asheville mystery in 1928.

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Hikes of WNC: South Slope Mural Trail

Sometimes you don't want to travel too far for a good hike. Fortunately, downtown Asheville is home to a two mile urban trail, the South Slope Mural Trail, home to many local businesses covered with interesting artwork. It's like taking a hike and visiting an art gallery at the same time!

2 weeks ago

Asheville area residents urged to help protect animals during cold snap

Tips include bringing pets indoors and reporting animals left without shelter

2 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: Mary McDowell and the railroad disaster that shocked Asheville

She was a single line in an 1887 headline after a deadly railroad wreck. Today, Mary McDowell’s story survives in a stone in Riverside Cemetery and in the tragedy that stunned Asheville.

2 weeks ago

‘The Rip’ is the rare Ben Affleck and Matt Damon movie to skip – 828reviewsNOW

"The Rip," a new action crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, was released on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 16. Read our review.

2 weeks ago

‘Save the Woods’ walkout draws dozens of UNC Asheville students, community members

A crowd of University of North Carolina Asheville students, Asheville community members and local leaders attended a walkout today in front of the Highsmith Student Union on UNC Asheville campus. The protest was organized in support of "Save the Woods," a local rallying cry for the preservation of 45 acres of nearby urban forest.

2 weeks ago

Suspect charged in Henderson County killings

Suspect faces two first-degree murder counts and attempted murder charges, sheriff's office says

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