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More than a refuge: Safe Shelter builds community in West Asheville
The nonprofit is helping people move from homelessness to housing while working to change how the community sees the unhoused
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G20 protestors take to Merrimon Avenue for climate, community and credit
Dozens of protestors took handmade signs to Merrimon Avenue this afternoon, spreading out in pockets for over a mile and a half. The protestors were rallying against the G20 Finance Track, a summit of global finance leaders at the Omni Grove Park Inn.
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Weaverville indoor pickleball courts set to open by early October
Ballcrank Pickleball Club, a new indoor pickleball facility, is set to open in Weaverville in just a few weeks. The space will host 12 pickleball courts, a pro shop, bathrooms and showers and an outdoor patio, as well as the potential for a restaurant down the line.
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Live music coming to Eliada Corn Maze for first time in 2026
The 8-acre maze opens Sept. 26 with tractor rides, corn cannons, food trucks and, for the first time, live music coming to Eliada Corn Maze for first time in 2026
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Blue Ridge Honor Flight seeks veterans for 20th anniversary flight
Veterans who served from 1941 to 1975 can apply for the Sept. 26 flight from Asheville to Washington, D.C.
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Korean zombies, endless roads and Anthony Bourdain: New movies to see in September 2026
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey" might have defined the summer box office, but there are plenty of hidden movie gems to discover as we head into the fall. Check out our reviews of "Tony," "Colony," "Buddy" and "It Ends."
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Celebrating Dolly Parton: Memorial events around Western North Carolina
As Western North Carolina continues to mourn the late musician and philanthropist Dolly Parton, several events will be held in her honor around the region.
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No road closures planned for G20 summit, but Grove Park Inn checkpoints in place
The G20 Finance Track meetings will be held in Asheville this weekend. Despite the massive influx of high-profile visitors, no street closures are planned, though Omni Grove Park Inn security will be increased.
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Congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him
Congressman highlights federal funding and recovery efforts for Western North Carolina
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I-40 westbound closed in Haywood County after crash
Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays while crews respond to the crash
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I-26 Connector update: Causeway takes shape in French Broad River
The first phase of the temporary causeway is expected to be in place by mid-next week
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1 Asheville officer fired weapon in fatal Nancy Street shooting, SBI says
The man killed in the shooting was familiar with people inside the home, according to SBI
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McDowell County niece and uncle charged with felony incest
Tiffany Adonnus Sydnor, 34, and Corey Terrell Tate, 49, were reported by a family member to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office in June 2026.
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Are we safe from cyclospora? State health officials give timeline update
With cyclosporiasis cases on the decline, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provided an update on when the risk of exposure will subside.
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Asheville candidates make their cases at neighborhood forum
Transparency, city finances, housing, infrastructure and public participation dominated the discussion
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2 men dead from gunshot wounds in Henderson County
Two Henderson County men were found dead from gunshot wounds at their home off of Chestnut Stump Road, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said.
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Asheville weather could cloud tonight’s lunar eclipse
Storms and clouds may make viewing tricky, but the partial eclipse peaks around midnight
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Asheville police shoot, kill man armed with knife during reported break-in
Officers responded early Thursday to a Nancy Street home and encountered a man who police said refused multiple commands to drop the weapon
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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 28-30
828 Day, Shindig on the Green, Gregory Alan Isakov, Asheville Craft Beer races, neighborhood festivals and theater are among the weekend events across WNC.
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Asheville Holiday Parade theme revealed, applications open for 80th year
It may be 80 degrees out now, but Christmas is right around the corner. Participant applications for the 80th annual Asheville Holiday Parade are open.
