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The hidden AC problems that can raise your summer energy bill

All Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning explains why some cooling systems work harder than they should once Western North Carolina temperatures rise.

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What to watch at tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting

From the city budget to affordable housing funding, several key decisions could affect Asheville residents in the coming year

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Flash flooding triggers road washouts, closures across Asheville area

Officials report a 12-foot roadway washout on Charlotte Highway and multiple closures in Gerton and Bat Cave

3 days ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Natural or lab-grown diamonds? What today’s jewelry buyers need to know

Experts say consumers are balancing affordability, ethics and long-term value when shopping

3 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sunshine, stories and sweet music fill Black Mountain Memorial Day ceremony

Veterans, their families and community members gathered at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery today for a Memorial Day ceremony.

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Asheville workshop aims to boost emergency readiness for deaf, hard of hearing community

Workshop aims to help participants prepare for severe weather and other emergencies

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Asheville transit plan pits faster buses against neighborhood coverage

Haywood Road, Kenilworth among areas flagged for potential service reductions under draft ART network

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Rain or brine: Mills River Cheese and Pickle Festival draws 100s, despite bad weather

Cheese-crazed crowds and pickle-passionate people flocked through heavy rain to Mills River Brewing Company this weekend for the brewery's second annual Cheese and Pickle Festival. The event featured a pickle-bobbing contest, an abundance of fried cheese and vendors hawking pickle wares of all kinds.

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Brevard’s White Squirrel Weekend draws crowds despite rainy weather

Visitors packed downtown streets for live music, shopping, food and a celebration of the rare white squirrels that call Brevard home

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Felony kidnapping charge added against suspect in Bent Creek trail attack

Warrant alleges victim was confined without consent for purpose of terrorizing her

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Where should you vote early? Buncombe County wants your input

Residents can weigh in on 2026 early voting locations and hours through June 19 survey

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Below-normal hurricane season expected in 2026

Officials urge Carolinas residents to stay prepared despite a below-normal outlook, warning that a single hurricane can still cause major damage

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Blue Ridge Parkway welcomes visitors as 2026 season officially begins

Campgrounds, visitor centers and picnic areas now open; officials urge responsible recreation

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Suspect arrested in reported Bent Creek trail attack

Woman told deputies she was assaulted while finishing a run in the popular recreation area

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More than 1,300 catfish added to Lake Julian as summer season begins

State wildlife officials complete twice-yearly stocking of Buncombe County lake

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Tombstone Tales: A World War I soldier’s grave in Buncombe County reflects meaning of Memorial Day

Walter Martin died in France during World War I and remained buried overseas for nearly three years before his remains were returned to Buncombe County.

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Crowds, closures expected in Smokies for Memorial Day weekend

Rangers warn of full parking lots, longer drive times and limited cell service

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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is cute, copy-and-paste ‘Star Wars’

The first new "Star Wars" movie in seven years is here! While far, far away from the galaxy's best "Star Wars" flick, "The Mandalorian and Grogu" offers up cuteness in overdrive.

6 days ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crashes spike at Patton Avenue intersection after U-turn removal

As recent traffic changes continue to reverberate across Asheville, N.C., one alteration has proven to be a more difficult adjustment than others: the removal of the U-turn at the intersection of Patton Avenue and Regent Park Boulevard.

6 days ago in National

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.