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5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising
Flood advisory in effect as torrential rains hit Asheville
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office has issued a flood advisory warning until 9:30 p.m. this evening due to heavy rainfall in south central Buncombe County.
5 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Four people 19 or younger arrested in Asheville armed robbery
The Asheville Police Department arrested two young adults and two juveniles in connection with an assault and armed robbery that occurred near downtown Asheville last night.
6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Dogwood Court drug bust: Over 50 grams of fentanyl seized in arrest
Three people were arrested on drug trafficking charges last week after an investigation by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Illegal Gun Reduction and Narcotics Task Force.
6 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
I-26 Connector: French Broad River construction begins
Temporary causeway work starts as Asheville highway project moves forward
6 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Local, On The Town
Leaf Global Arts announces end of operations amid financial challenges
In an open letter to the community, Leaf Global Arts announced that Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, would mark the end of the arts programming organization in its current form, citing financial difficulties.
6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
No new developments in Biltmore Avenue shooting, APD says
Asheville police say there is nothing new to report in the investigation after detectives previously identified several suspects and executed more than 25 warrants and subpoenas
6 days ago in Sports
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans
Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
6 days ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising
Fall HVAC maintenance in Asheville: Why you should schedule service before cooler weather arrives
When should you schedule fall HVAC maintenance? MB HAYNES explains why Asheville and Western North Carolina homeowners don't have to wait for cooler weather to start planning ahead.
6 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville property targeted in drug, prostitution nuisance case
Property on Brookshire Street will be turned over to a family member and must meet city codes
6 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Asheville weather: Storms, flooding possible Friday
Strong thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, downpours and isolated flash flooding to Asheville and Buncombe County
6 days ago in National
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.
6 days ago in Education, Health & Wellness, Local
UNC Asheville students help identify weakness in drug-resistant staph bacteria
A paper published by a University of North Carolina Asheville biology professor and a team of 12 students has identified a promising development for combating drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or staph bacteria.
7 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Ending Flock wouldn’t end Asheville’s license plate surveillance
Council will vote Tuesday on Flock as APD continues using 162 Axon ALPR cameras
7 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local
NC Medicaid changes: Spanish-language town hall set for Aug. 25
NCDHHS will explain upcoming federal and state changes and resources available to people affected by the new rules.
7 days ago in Education, Local
3 Asheville-area high schools rank among NC’s top 100
Nesbitt Discovery Academy landed at No. 6, followed by School of Inquiry and Life Sciences and Hendersonville High School
7 days ago in Business, Community, Local
Earth Fare says Westgate shops will continue operating for ‘years’ despite UNC Health sale
Westgate Shopping Center was purchased by UNC Health as a potential new hospital earlier this summer. Then, the Westgate Parkway flyover was closed to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project. However, current Westgate businesses are not going anywhere anytime soon.
7 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville Fire Department opens Explorer Program for teens
Teens ages 14-18 can apply for the hands-on program offering firefighting training, mentorship and leadership skills
7 days ago in Sports
No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd is set for season-ending surgery on a sore knee that has sidelined this year's No. 1 overall pick for the past five games.
7 days ago in Sports
Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1
Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.
