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Foggy morning in Asheville

2 weeks ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain target Asheville area through Saturday

Forecasters say the unsettled pattern will continue into Monday before cooler, drier air arrives

Election help station set up in a bright community room with voting equipment, a Help Station sign, and tangled cables on tables.

2 weeks ago

Buncombe election board split over access to high-security areas

Some members argued broader access is necessary for oversight, while others warned it could undermine trust

Conference room with long wooden tables arranged in a U-shape, black chairs, phones, and wall-mounted TVs above the glass wall panels.

2 weeks ago

Asheville wants bigger flood warning system after Helene failures

Asheville leaders discussed delayed flood alerts, emergency coordination and new plans for sirens, gauges and evacuation systems during Thursday’s Public Safety Committee meeting

White USPS delivery van parked in front of a building, side text reads 'We Deliver For You' with USPS logo and website URL www.usps.com with red/blue stripes along the side.

2 weeks ago

Here’s where Swannanoa’s new post office will be

The former Family Dollar store is expected to house the new USPS facility

US Drought Monitor

2 weeks ago

More rain ahead for Asheville area as drought slowly eases

Forecasters say Western North Carolina will see on-and-off showers through the weekend, with a short-lived break in rain Friday

2 weeks ago

Asheville shifts federal housing funds to replace lead pipes

Funding shift impacts nonprofits while prioritizing water safety and affordable housing construction

2 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 29-31

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Cold Mountain Music Festival, WNC Whiskey Festival, live music, outdoor activities, community events and stage performances.

2 weeks ago

Why does Buncombe County want this empty store?

Buncombe County moves to buy JCPenney building for disaster response center

Crime scene police tape

2 weeks ago

North Carolina medical examiner crisis grows, strains investigations

Buncombe County medical examiner warns staffing shortages could delay death certificates, criminal cases and family closure

Graveyard with rows of headstones on a grassy slope, trees in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.

2 weeks ago

Obituaries released for Fairview murder victims, no public services planned

Two members of the Grant family had their final resting place announced in their obituaries after their deaths rocked Fairview, N.C. earlier this month.

Back view of graduates in blue caps and gowns at a commencement ceremony, facing away from the camera.

2 weeks ago

Asheville, Buncombe County high school graduation schedule for 2026

Thousands of seniors are preparing to receive diplomas at stadiums, campuses and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville

Exterior view of Mission Hospital campus: a multi-story building with red brick and white panels, glass atrium, seen from the street.

2 weeks ago

Patient on psychiatric hold dies by suicide at Mission Hospital

The suicide occurred after federal regulators recently placed the hospital under enhanced monitoring following repeated safety concerns.

2 weeks ago

Strong thunderstorm targets Madison, Buncombe counties

National Weather Service warns of wind gusts up to 40 mph near Mars Hill and Barnardsville

LED variable-message sign on a trailer with a solar panel top in a construction zone.

2 weeks ago

Citations surpass 15 at former Patton Avenue U-turn

The Asheville Police Department has reported double digit numbers for citations and warnings issued to motorists who have attempted a now-illegal U-turn at the intersection of Patton Avenue and Regent Park Boulevard.

2 weeks ago

Swannanoa event offers residents a closer look at flood, fire, landslide risks

Community workshop at Warren Wilson College aims to help homeowners understand property vulnerabilities before the next major storm

Interstate 40 east and west signs with construction trucks in the background, indicating a highway junction under work.

2 weeks ago

Large hole on I-40 West near Exit 44 blamed for multiple blown tires

Motorists report exposed concrete in the left lane at the West Asheville/Enka/Candler exit and warn others to move right through the area

2 weeks ago

Asheville budget hearing draws public pushback over taxes, wages and city services

Residents challenge pay plan, property tax increase, and community center hours in FY27 budget debate

Aerial view of a forested hillside with rock rubble along a winding road and a red emergency vehicle at the bottom right.

2 weeks ago

8 inches of rain trigger flooding across Asheville area

From Fairview to Lake Lure, communities deal with flooding impacts while forecasters predict more thunderstorms through the week

Mountain valley with green forest, rolling hills, and a blue sky framed by pine branches in the foreground.

2 weeks ago

Hikes of WNC: Lookout Trail

As peak hiking season hits Western North Carolina, trek out to Montreat outside of Black Mountain, N.C. for a climb up Lookout Trail. The technical route requires stamina and some rock scrambling, but its views of the Swannanoa Valley are unmatched.

Willie Harold Johnson

3 weeks ago

Florida man charged in Buncombe County identity theft, hotel fraud scheme

Investigators say stolen personal information from victims across the U.S. was used to book rooms at an Asheville hotel; suspect faces 25 felony charges

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Two men in ornate historical costumes stand outdoors, looking upward toward the sky; one wears a white embroidered tunic with gold buttons and a red and green turban, the other a beige brocade outfit with a brown cloak and hat.

“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, is now being performed by the Montford Park Players. Read our review for more.

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The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 12-14

Crowd gathered on a wooden viewing platform overlooking a black bear sitting on rocks outside its enclosure in sunshine.

Festivals, concerts, stage productions, outdoor races and community events fill the June 12-14 weekend across Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Lake Lure and other WNC towns.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

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