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Two fishermen paddle beneath the Craven Street Bridge over the French Broad River as construction continues on the I-26 Connector project in Asheville.

6 days ago

I-26 Connector: French Broad River construction begins

Temporary causeway work starts as Asheville highway project moves forward

6 days ago

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.

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.

6 days ago

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

HVAC technician performing maintenance on an outdoor air conditioning unit.

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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.

The home at 710 Brookshire Street in Asheville is the subject of a court-ordered nuisance abatement following an investigation into persistent illegal drug activity and prostitution, according to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement.

6 days ago

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

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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.

A Flock automated license plate reader camera is seen at the entrance/exit of Lowe's of Smokey Park Highway in Asheville.

7 days ago

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

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.

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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

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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.

Participants in past Asheville Fire Department Explorer programs take part in hands-on firefighting training.

7 days ago

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

A map shows inventoried roadless areas in and around the Asheville area, including portions of the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. The areas are among those covered by the federal Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which the U.S. Forest Service has proposed rescinding.

7 days ago

What the Roadless Rule rollback could mean for Asheville area forests

Public can now weigh in on proposal affecting parts of Pisgah and Nantahala national forests

7 days ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 21-23 weekend events

Downtown After 5, Pigeon RiverFest, Hazy Hideaway, Asheville Film Festival, Leftover Salmon, outdoor programs and theater are among the weekend events across WNC

1 week ago

Biltmore Championship Asheville unveils trophy, highlights local economic impact

The trophy for the upcoming Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament was unveiled today as preparations continue for the PGA TOUR event. Thousands of people are expected to come to the area for the tournament.

About 80 people signed up to speak during Wednesday’s North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services public hearing at Ferguson Auditorium at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

1 week ago

Rural leaders push for hospital competition in WNC

Madison, Yancey and Clay County leaders, EMS officials and patients told state officials that distance, ambulance delays and limited specialty care are putting rural residents at risk

1 week ago

4 health systems compete for 92 hospital beds in WNC

UNC Health, AdventHealth, Novant and Mission offer competing plans as state officials consider how to expand hospital capacity

1 week ago

Officials seek to capture female black bear that attacked Asheville resident

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is making an effort to capture an adult female bear after she injured an Asheville resident in their home on Tuesday evening.

Tall beige brick building with a stepped red-tile crown rises behind green trees under a clear blue sky with a small white cloud nearby.

1 week ago

Asheville mayor calls for vote to terminate Flock camera contract

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer has called for a City Council vote authorizing the termination of a city contract with Flock Safety, citing concerns from residents about privacy and security.

1 week ago

Bear reportedly enters Asheville-area home, swats at resident

The occupant was evaluated by EMS and taken for further evaluation

1 week ago

Buncombe commissioners approve $1.6M indoor recreation center design

Board also backs Southeastern Container expansion, UNC Health hospital and Lennie’s Law

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