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Asheville wants bigger flood warning system after Helene failures

Asheville leaders discussed delayed flood alerts, emergency coordination and new plans for sirens, gauges and evacuation systems during Thursday’s Public Safety Committee meeting

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Here’s where Swannanoa’s new post office will be

The former Family Dollar store is expected to house the new USPS facility

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More rain ahead for Asheville area as drought slowly eases

Forecasters say Western North Carolina will see on-and-off showers through the weekend, with a short-lived break in rain Friday

6 hours ago

Asheville shifts federal housing funds to replace lead pipes

Funding shift impacts nonprofits while prioritizing water safety and affordable housing construction

7 hours ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 29-31

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Cold Mountain Music Festival, WNC Whiskey Festival, live music, outdoor activities, community events and stage performances.

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Why does Buncombe County want this empty store?

Buncombe County moves to buy JCPenney building for disaster response center

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North Carolina medical examiner crisis grows, strains investigations

Buncombe County medical examiner warns staffing shortages could delay death certificates, criminal cases and family closure

Graveyard with rows of headstones on a grassy slope, trees in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.

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Obituaries released for Fairview murder victims, no public services planned

Two members of the Grant family had their final resting place announced in their obituaries after their deaths rocked Fairview, N.C. earlier this month.

Back view of graduates in blue caps and gowns at a commencement ceremony, facing away from the camera.

1 day ago

Asheville, Buncombe County high school graduation schedule for 2026

Thousands of seniors are preparing to receive diplomas at stadiums, campuses and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville

Exterior view of Mission Hospital campus: a multi-story building with red brick and white panels, glass atrium, seen from the street.

1 day ago

Patient on psychiatric hold dies by suicide at Mission Hospital

The suicide occurred after federal regulators recently placed the hospital under enhanced monitoring following repeated safety concerns.

1 day ago

Strong thunderstorm targets Madison, Buncombe counties

National Weather Service warns of wind gusts up to 40 mph near Mars Hill and Barnardsville

LED variable-message sign on a trailer with a solar panel top in a construction zone.

1 day ago

Citations surpass 15 at former Patton Avenue U-turn

The Asheville Police Department has reported double digit numbers for citations and warnings issued to motorists who have attempted a now-illegal U-turn at the intersection of Patton Avenue and Regent Park Boulevard.

1 day ago

Swannanoa event offers residents a closer look at flood, fire, landslide risks

Community workshop at Warren Wilson College aims to help homeowners understand property vulnerabilities before the next major storm

Interstate 40 east and west signs with construction trucks in the background, indicating a highway junction under work.

1 day ago

Large hole on I-40 West near Exit 44 blamed for multiple blown tires

Motorists report exposed concrete in the left lane at the West Asheville/Enka/Candler exit and warn others to move right through the area

1 day ago

Asheville budget hearing draws public pushback over taxes, wages and city services

Residents challenge pay plan, property tax increase, and community center hours in FY27 budget debate

Aerial view of a forested hillside with rock rubble along a winding road and a red emergency vehicle at the bottom right.

1 day ago

8 inches of rain trigger flooding across Asheville area

From Fairview to Lake Lure, communities deal with flooding impacts while forecasters predict more thunderstorms through the week

Mountain valley with green forest, rolling hills, and a blue sky framed by pine branches in the foreground.

2 days ago

Hikes of WNC: Lookout Trail

As peak hiking season hits Western North Carolina, trek out to Montreat outside of Black Mountain, N.C. for a climb up Lookout Trail. The technical route requires stamina and some rock scrambling, but its views of the Swannanoa Valley are unmatched.

2 days ago

Florida man charged in Buncombe County identity theft, hotel fraud scheme

Investigators say stolen personal information from victims across the U.S. was used to book rooms at an Asheville hotel; suspect faces 25 felony charges

2 days ago

Flooding slams Bat Cave, Chimney Rock and Henderson County

Residents still rebuilding from tropical Storm Helene face washed-out roads, evacuations, flood advisories and renewed fears after torrential rainfall

2 days ago

Suspect still at large after stolen vehicle pursuit in Weaverville

Officers say suspect stole vehicle from Walmart, fled toward Asheville before crashing and running away on foot

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Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

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Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.

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You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

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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.

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