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1 week ago

New property values on the way for Buncombe homeowners

County launches 2026 reappraisal process delayed by Tropical Storm Helene

1 week ago

Exhibit highlights legacy of Asheville’s historic Black neighborhoods

'Black Stories in Census Tract 2' honors Stumptown, Hill Street and South Montford through oral histories and multimedia storytelling

1 week ago

North Lexington Avenue sidewalks set for full replacement

Public invited to weigh in as city of Asheville plans upgrades to meet ADA standards

1 week ago

Asheville area farms spotlighted during CSA Month

March 12 fair to highlight produce, meat and flower shares available in Buncombe County

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Escapee who forced woman to drive to Asheville gets 33-43 years

Jury convicts habitual felon in 2024 kidnapping that ended in Buncombe County woods

1 week ago

Asheville man to spend more than decade in prison in trafficking cases

Judge imposes consecutive sentences and $1.25 million in fines following two investigations

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America250 event at Pack Library digs into Western North Carolina’s story

Daylong program in Asheville features historians, film screening and live readings focused on North Carolina’s past

1 week ago

Buncombe commissioners OK tennis court project, FEMA funds

Nearly $1.4 million in FEMA money will help local agencies; lottery funds cover most of $1.5M school project

1 week ago

Asheville marks ‘National Day of Direct Action’ with pair of protests

A pair of political protests were held in Hendersonville and Asheville today as part of a "National Day of Direct Action."

1 week ago

5th annual Prom Dress Exchange offers free formal wear to kids in need

Anyone who has attended a high school prom can tell you that the dance can get expensive. Between tuxes, dresses, hair, makeup, tickets, dinner and more, showing out for high school's big night can be overwhelming. The Prom Dress Exchange is here to help.

1 week ago

‘ICE OUT’: T.C. Roberson High students walk out in ICE protest

Dozens of T.C. Roberson High School students took to Long Shoals Road today to protest ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

1 week ago

Near-record heat possible Friday in Asheville area

Rain likely late week, with colder temperatures and wintry mix this weekend

1 week ago

Democrats lead early voting turnout in Buncombe County primary

More than 4,300 ballots cast; South Buncombe and Weaverville sites see highest turnout

1 week ago

Today is last day to request absentee ballot for March primary

Buncombe County Election Services reminds voters of 5 p.m. cutoff

1 week ago

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere in Asheville: Where to celebrate National Margarita Day

Several Asheville area bars, restaurants and breweries are busting out their best Hawaiian shirts and favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes for National Margarita Day, Sunday, Feb. 22.

1 week ago

Two crashes snarl traffic in Candler area Monday afternoon

Interstate 40 lane closure and Smokey Park Highway shutdown cause major delays

1 week ago

Woodfin event highlights $5.7M for flood resilience projects

Gov. Stein says investments will help Western North Carolina rebuild “stronger and smarter”

1 week ago

Go Bulldogs: Homecoming Weekend on its way to UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville Homecoming will be held on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21 around campus and across Asheville.

1 week ago

AdventHealth organizes community walk for heart health

This weekend, walk with your community in a celebration of healthy heart education at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville, N.C.

1 week ago

National Arts and Crafts summit to commence at Grove Park Inn this weekend

For nearly four decades, the world of arts and crafts has convened at The Omni Grove Park Inn in North Asheville for an all-out conference. The 39th annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows will be held this weekend, Feb. 20-22, at the famous hotel.

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Hillary Clinton is testifying as part of the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is testifying before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.

2 hours ago in National

Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization

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Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home.

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

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Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

2 days ago in Entertainment

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

2 days ago in National

Waymo’s robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Hollywood luminary Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder more than two months after their deaths, denying for the first time that he fatally stabbed his parents.

3 days ago in National

Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

An armed man entered the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House when the breach occurred around 1:30 a.m.