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3 weeks ago
Buncombe County emergency alert system down, 911 not affected
The disruption is part of a nationwide CodeRED system outage, county says
3 weeks ago
Two people arrested in fatal Asheville shooting
44-year-old Jonathan Torres found dead on Oak Terrace Road Friday
3 weeks ago
Council member pushes resolution limiting ICE access in Asheville
Community leaders urge calm, documentation and verified information
3 weeks ago
Fire risk high again today in Western North Carolina
Low humidity, dry brush and winds up to 25 mph could cause fires to spread quickly
4 weeks ago
Music venue White Horse announces free “Student Nights” for local college kids
White Horse Black Mountain, a local music nonprofit in Black Mountain, N.C., has announced that performances which fall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be "Student Nights," with admission free-of-charge for local college kids with a school ID.
4 weeks ago
Asheville staff begin review of Enka/Candler Costco project
City planners highlight design, parking and traffic issues at early review
4 weeks ago
‘The Running Man’ has a charley horse of a third act – 828reviewsNOW
Following "The Long Walk" in September, "The Running Man" is the second film adaptation this year of a Stephen King novel about dystopian, gamified exercise. Like its downer cousin, I wouldn't race to see it. Read more in our 828reviewsNOW look at Edgar Wright's new movie.
4 weeks ago
West Buncombe fire crews respond to gas leak
Crews on scene at Mount Carmel and Viewpoint Lane
4 weeks ago
Holiday cheer lights up downtown Hendersonville
Tree lighting, holiday markets, parades and carriage rides highlight season in historic downtown
4 weeks ago
I-26 overnight closures planned in Asheville area this week
Detours will redirect traffic via Brevard, Long Shoals and Hendersonville roads
4 weeks ago
Asheville partnership powers charity cyclists, promotes arthritis awareness
Fuel Goods joins Arthritis Foundation rides, including Asheville’s Carolina Hills Classic
4 weeks ago
Dry air, gusty winds drive wildfire risk across Asheville area
Forest Service reports several active fires as burn bans and warnings spread across the region
4 weeks ago
WNC schools help state save millions through energy efficiency
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Western Carolina University recognized for significant utility reductions
4 weeks ago
Give the gift of baseball: Asheville Tourists launch holiday bundle
Supplies are limited for the team’s new holiday package, combining tickets and branded gear
4 weeks ago
Holiday shopping with a purpose: Asheville shop promotes diversity, inclusion
Shoppers can find eccentric gifts while supporting neurodivergent adults in the workplace
4 weeks ago
Strangeville: The ghost lore of Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Memorial
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial in Asheville stands as both a historic landmark and the setting for lingering stories of love, loss, and memory.
4 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Little Bradley Falls
Located just outside of Saluda, N.C., Little Bradley Falls offers a short, rewarding trip to a breathtaking 50-foot cascade. While hikers should prepare for several creek crossings and tricky terrain, the mile-long trek is a worthwhile adventure.
4 weeks ago
Buncombe County SNAP update: Funding back, food drive surges
Asheville area residents donate more than 7,000 meals collected for those impacted by delays
4 weeks ago
Tombstone Tales: Ben Wolfe, the brother behind Look Homeward, Angel
Ben Wolfe’s life was short, but his death left a mark that shaped his brother’s masterpiece and became one of Asheville’s most poignant literary stories.
4 weeks ago
828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results
Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared
