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Fairview drivers warned of reduced bridge weight limits
NCDOT changes affect Hollywood Road, Whitaker Road and Blue Ridge Development Road bridges
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Asheville council approves Helene recovery measure
City leaders review riverfront park plans and early projections of a major budget gap
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Tunnel Road in Asheville closed after crash knocks down utility pole
Power pole snapped near Beverly Road, causing backups into East Asheville
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High-elevation snow, dangerous cold forecast for Asheville area
Winter Weather Advisory issued for high elevations along Tennessee border
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Zombies, a killer chimp and… water polo? ‘The Plague,’ ‘Primate,’ ‘We Bury the Dead’ – 828reviewsNOW
Read our reviews of a trio of horror flicks: "The Plague," Charlie Polinger's body horror flick about bullying at a water polo camp, "Primate," Johannes Roberts' chimpanzee slasher and "We Bury the Dead," a thoughtful zombie movie starring "Star Wars" alum Daisy Ridley.
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Asheville officials warn of $30M budget gap as FY27 planning begins
Health care, transit, public safety and debt costs outpace revenue growth
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Rising dough: Flour makes jump from S&W Market to Wall Street
Flour, the popular breakfast spot located inside of The S&W Market, has announced that it will be moving to its own brick-and-mortar location later this year.
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Buncombe leaders invite residents to help design pedestrian network
Community meeting set Jan. 29 at Enka-Candler Library to gather feedback on walking infrastructure
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WNC Repair Café encourages reuse through free community events
Volunteer-led program offers help fixing clothing, appliances, tools and more across Asheville area
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Coldest air of winter so far targets Asheville area by week’s end
Forecast calls for frigid temperatures, gusty winds and light snow at higher elevations of Western North Carolina
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Buncombe sheriff candidate faces eligibility challenge ahead of primary
Victor 'Vic' Morman says he meets filing requirements for GOP primary
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Try these food resolutions for a healthy start to 2026
Looking for a few food goals to aim for in 2026? Give these suggestions a shot.
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Bowen Bridge crash snarls I-240 traffic in Asheville
Three of four westbound lanes closed near Patton Avenue
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Asheville council to decide on new West Asheville police location
Tanger Outlets offers larger space, added security and renovated facility at no upfit cost to city
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Craven Street bike-pedestrian bridge moves to Asheville City Council
Bridge would run parallel to existing Craven Street crossing, improve multimodal access to River Arts District
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NC film critics group announces 2025 Best of Cinema nominees
Following the Golden Globes last night, the North Carolina Film Critics Association has unveiled their nominees for the 2026 Best of Cinema awards, recognizing filmmaking achievement in narrative, documentary, animated and technical categories. "Sinners" leads with a record 19 nominations.
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8 bands to play music festival benefiting Henderson arts council
Winter Sound Music Fest 2026 will run from 1-11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave. E, Hendersonville.
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Snow chances, sharply colder air on the way to Asheville area
Snow chances increase Wednesday night, followed by bitter cold and hazardous wind chills
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Asheville sees drop in violent crime in 2025
Police report sharp declines in killings and traffic deaths, while property crime rises slightly
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Mix 96.5 brings live and local energy to afternoon drive
New shows, same Mix: Good music, good mood all day
