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Open Cup clash tonight: Asheville City vs. One Knoxville
Blues look to build on historic first-round upset with 7 p.m. kickoff at Greenwood Field
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Asheville chalk art dispute sparks First Amendment challenge
Artist warned of fines after years of public street drawings
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Buncombe County weighs affordable housing proposals totaling $8.6M
Proposals could add 655 units, but several face financing hurdles ahead of April decisions
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Buncombe County’s BC Alerts system back online
Residents must re-enroll to receive emergency notifications through new platform
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Marion woman charged in McDowell County wildfire
Jumping Branch Fire grows to 185 acres near Marion, crews hold 20% containment
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Two Asheville disability service nonprofits merge operations
Irene Wortham Center to absorb Liberty Corner Enterprises, expanding long-term care
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Senior living communities grow in popularity among older adults
Maintenance-free lifestyles, social opportunities and added safety draw residents seeking connection and support
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Storm chances increase across WNC as drought, wildfires persist
Above-normal temperatures continue in Asheville area while firefighters work to contain active blazes
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Are ‘Ready or Not 2’ and ‘They Will Kill You’ the same movie? – 828reviewsNOW
In the latest case of ironic movie calendar confluence, two bloody movies about a pair of sisters battling satanic death cults were released inside a week of each other. Despite the oddly specific similarities of their premises, one is far more successful than the other.
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Asheville to celebrate Arbor Day with RAD tree-planting event
Next Saturday, Asheville residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day in the River Arts District, planting trees, receiving seedlings and learning to care for local ecosystems at a free riverside celebration.
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Renowned mathematician to give UNC Asheville lecture with local actors
Later this week, the University of North Carolina Asheville Department of Mathematics and Statistics will hold its annual Parsons Lecture, bringing Middlebury College professor Stephen Abbott to campus for a lecture examining the intersection of theatre and math.
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APD announces ‘Speed a Little. Lose a Lot.’ traffic safety program
The Asheville Police Department is joining agencies across North Carolina in the "Speed a Little. Lose a Lot." traffic safety campaign. The North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program will run from Monday, March 30 to Sunday, April 5.
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Community invited to help reimagine storm-damaged Owen Park
Residents can share ideas tonight as Buncombe County begins two-phase rebuilding plan
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Crews battle multiple wildfires in Asheville area
Jumping Branch Fire, the largest active blaze, reaches 175 acres as drought conditions fuel fire danger
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Huey Magoo’s expands footprint with Weaverville opening
Fast-casual chicken chain expands in Western North Carolina with community-focused franchise owners
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People at Work: Asheville bird shop worker shares tips for backyard wildlife
Martha Rollefson helps customers choose feeders, seed and strategies to attract birds
