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2 weeks ago
Strangeville: When famous writers crossed paths in Asheville
F. Scott Fitzgerald visited Thomas Wolfe's mother, Zelda stayed at her boardinghouse, and the mountains attracted generations of literary legends
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Heavy rain raises flood risk across WNC
Forecasters warn of more downpours overnight as mountain streams rise and thousands remain without power
2 weeks ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 8 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Oct. 9
2 weeks ago
Isaias brings heavy rain, flood watch to Asheville, WNC
Forecasters expect a wet, windy weekend, with the greatest flooding and landslide concerns in parts of the mountains
2 weeks ago
NC gas tax suspended, but will drivers save?
North Carolina's 41-cent gas tax holiday begins Oct. 10, but the full savings may not reach drivers
2 weeks ago
I-26 Connector update: Blasting nears end at first site
No additional blasting is expected next week, but existing road closures and detours remain in place
2 weeks ago
Flood watch, wind alerts issued for Asheville, WNC
Isaias could bring flash flooding, landslides and power outages this weekend, with wind gusts up to 60 mph in higher elevations
2 weeks ago
NC bears are hungry, and they’re showing up at homes
A Biltmore Forest resident describes frightening encounters as wildlife officials warn that bears are searching for food ahead of winter
2 weeks ago
Storm preparedness checklist for Asheville and WNC
From emergency supplies to power outages and flooding, here's what to have on hand before severe weather hits
2 weeks ago
Asheville, Buncombe County candidates: A 2026 election guide
Find candidates for local offices, the General Assembly and Congress, with links to campaign websites and public campaign pages
2 weeks ago
Texas man missing in Great Smoky Mountains
Park rangers are asking for help finding Sahil Jilani, 24, whose vehicle was discovered at the Abrams Falls trailhead
2 weeks ago
Isaias is not Helene, WNC officials say
Buncombe County expects 2 to 4 inches of rain this weekend, but widespread flooding and catastrophic damage are not forecast
3 weeks ago
Asheville man sentenced after gun linked to 4 shootings
Zyon Jacobs, 21, received 21 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms, including one tied to four Asheville shootings
3 weeks ago
Blue Ridge Parkway to clear Helene debris to reduce wildfire risk
Crews will remove fallen trees and storm debris along 11 miles near Asheville
3 weeks ago
This is not Helene: Why WNC’s rain threat is different
Asheville is more than 2 inches below normal rainfall as tropical moisture approaches, but flooding remains possible
3 weeks ago
Asheville police identify pedestrian killed in Tunnel Road crash
Andrew Kolvick, 71, died after being struck Sept. 10; police say driver will not face charges
3 weeks ago
New I-26 eastbound lanes to open south of Asheville
Overnight closure Thursday will allow crews to finish work before opening additional lanes
3 weeks ago
Asheville Costco clears key hurdle with unanimous zoning vote
Proposed 168,258-square-foot store advances to City Council after debate over tree canopy
3 weeks ago
Appalachian Mountain Health plans facility for Black Mountain, Swannanoa
Buncombe County will sponsor a $480,000 state grant for the Swannanoa Valley project
3 weeks ago
Asheville woman joins NC Spider Search, hunts for elusive writing spider
Tiffany Hall has recruited friends and neighbors to help document spiders for a statewide citizen science project
