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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" set a new high for the director.
2 weeks ago in National
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Heat, storms return to Asheville this week
Temperatures near 90 and daily storm chances are in the forecast across Western North Carolina
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Local, Music
PHOTOS: Thousands turn out for Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain
Check out scenes from the annual festival featuring local artisans, food, music, shopping and sourwood honey
2 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Outdoors
137-acre Mars Hill land preservation project aims to expand recreation opportunities
Norfolk Southern and Trust for Public Land are collaborating with local leaders and community members on a 137-acre land preservation project at Bailey Mountain in Mars Hill, N.C.
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Black Mountain weighs $20M new public safety building
Officials want more engineering work before deciding whether to repair the existing facility or pursue a new $20 million building
2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors
Swannanoa recovery takes shape as county seeks input on Owen Park, resilience plan
Residents will have multiple opportunities this month to weigh in on Owen Park’s redesign, a long-term Swannanoa resilience plan and millions in proposed Helene recovery investments
2 weeks ago in Community, Food & Drink, Local
Over 47,000 pounds of food donated through VA Health Care System competition
The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System and the Mountain Home VA Health Care System, based in Johnson City, Tennessee, collectively donated 47,100 pounds of food through the annual Mountain Cup Challenge food drive.
2 weeks ago in Education, Local
Hall Fletcher Elementary renovation to continue throughout school year
The elementary school, located on Ridgelawn Road in West Asheville, is currently in the process of renovating its mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Politics
Pisgah Legal leaders concerned Helene recovery could be impacted by state funding cuts
Pisgah Legal Services is a regional nonprofit providing free civil legal consultation to low-income residents of 18 Western North Carolina counties. However, the recent redirection of millions in state funding could have a major impact on the assistance they are able to provide.
2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Native Advertising
Tombstone Tales: A Fairview grave says James Brevard ‘became a seraph.’ Who was he?
Buried at Cane Creek Cemetery in 1847, the farmer, postmaster and state legislator left a public record that helps explain an extraordinary epitaph.
2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 Connector update: Westgate flyover closure, detour
NCDOT says paving continues near Hill and Broadway streets
2 weeks ago in Local, Politics
Hendersonville appoints longtime city official as new city manager
Brian Pahle will become the new city manager of Hendersonville on Thursday, Oct. 1, after he was appointed by Hendersonville City Council on Thursday, August 6.
2 weeks ago in Local
Asheville Regional Airport cuts ribbon on 121-foot control tower
New tower replaces 1961 facility as AVL prepares for continued growth and expanded air traffic technology
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Local, On The Town
Habitat for Humanity launches ReUse contest for creative upcycling
The 15th annual contest invites Asheville residents to show off innovative furniture, dwellings and art projects made of used building materials. Winners in all three categories, voted on by the public, will receive a $200 Habitat for Humanity ReStore gift card.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL's newest highest-paid running back.
2 weeks ago in Community, Local, On The Town
NCDOT to begin major West Asheville road resurfacing project Sunday
The latest chapter in a $7 million overhaul of West Asheville will begin this Sunday, Aug. 9, on Haywood Road. The project will stretch along the street for the next three months.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals
Maybe a team should've drafted Haynes King. The rookie quarterback ran in from the 5 on the final play to give the Carolina Panthers a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game that kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night.
2 weeks ago in World
Plan to limit ‘vertical drinking’ decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.
2 weeks ago in World
Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say
A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20, according to authorities, who said he also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning.
