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5 hours ago in Local

Garbage truck overturns on N.C. 9, spilling some contents in creek

There were no injuries in the accident, the fire department said.

7 hours ago in Local

River Arts District streets set to have lower speed limits

New speed limit signs will be installed in the coming days, the city said.

8 hours ago in Local, Sports

WNC high school football playoffs: Who plays Friday?

Asheville faces A.C. Reynolds in a rivalry showdown as Hendersonville and other mountain teams chase a spot in the third round

8 hours ago in Local

Student says classmate claimed to have gun on school bus; no weapon found

Student who heard the claim called 911 to report the incident

9 hours ago in Local

Buncombe Ready series for disaster preparedness continues in Fairview

This is the second event in the series, which was formed following the devastation of Helene.

11 hours ago in Local, Politics

Asheville Council sets plan to fill Roney’s seat

Nominations could begin Dec. 8 as Mayor-elect Kim Roney backs fourth-place finisher Jeffrey Burroughs

Music News

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction

Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

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