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Fireworks over a calm lake at dusk, reflected in the water, while three people sit on a wooden dock watching.

2 weeks ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 3-5

Independence Day weekend events across Asheville and Western North Carolina include live music, art walks, family activities, outdoor outings and a regional guide to fireworks, parades and July 4 celebrations.

2 weeks ago

Ecusta Trail to close at White Pine Drive for monthlong U.S. 64 construction project

NCDOT says the rest of the trail will remain open, but users won't be able to travel its full length during construction

Overturned fire-truck on its side in a parking lot near a Wells Fargo, with firefighters and a police officer nearby.

2 weeks ago

Overturned vehicle causes traffic problems on Patton Avenue in Asheville

Police and emergency crews are responding to a crash that has partially blocked the Louisiana Avenue intersection

Circular sign reading 'You are on Cherokee land' with two carved mask illustrations on each side of the sign central emblem.

2 weeks ago

Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee perspective on Fourth of July

As America 250 approaches, the Museum of the Cherokee People has prepared several ways for the community to consider the Fourth of July from a nuanced historical perspective.

2 weeks ago

Star Grant murder case moves forward in Buncombe County court

Teen accused in Fairview triple homicide makes first appearance since indictments

White dog with brown spots lying on a gray couch, facing the camera.

2 weeks ago

July 4 fireworks: Tips to keep your pets safe, calm and at home

Fireworks, loud crowds and holiday celebrations can be stressful for pets. Asheville area veterinarians offer simple steps to keep dogs and cats safe this Independence Day

National Weather Service graphic: headline announces a few severe thunderstorms possible this evening with a map and bullet points about risks.

2 weeks ago

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of WNC as dangerous heat builds

National Weather Service warns of damaging winds, large hail and temperatures nearing 100 degrees through the Fourth of July weekend

NCDOT crews continue clearing land along the Interstate 26 Connector corridor in Asheville as construction ramps up on the multibillion-dollar highway project.

2 weeks ago

I-26 Connector: Major tree clearing changes Bowen Bridge views

NCDOT says clearing work is preparing the corridor for new bridges over the French Broad River in Asheville, with more traffic shifts and overnight lane closures ahead

2 weeks ago

Biltmore Championship Asheville launches grant program for nonprofits

Tournament organizers say funding will support sustainability and cultural projects across Buncombe County

Bright living room with a tall gray paneled fireplace centered on the wall, flanked by two narrow windows and a sliding glass door.

2 weeks ago

What Asheville-area homeowners should know before choosing new flooring

A Candler flooring expert shares tips on hardwood, luxury vinyl, moisture protection and lifestyle-friendly flooring options for homes across Western North Carolina.

Watchhouse poster: a woman in the foreground and a bearded man behind them, with a bold WATCHHOUSE title at the bottom (amber tint).

2 weeks ago

July concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month

From Air Supply and Gladys Knight to Spoon, Band of Horses, Watchhouse, Jesse Welles and local artists, here’s where to find live music in Asheville and WNC in July.

Urban sidewalk with Momentum Gallery signs, brick storefronts, and trees; pedestrians walk along the sunny street.

2 weeks ago

What Asheville’s Downtown Improvement District accomplished in its first year

Annual report highlights cleaning, graffiti removal, business outreach and ambassador services as downtown district prepares for $1.8 million budget

2 weeks ago

Buncombe County Schools names Jennifer Reed interim superintendent

Associate superintendent will lead the district beginning Sept. 1 as the search for Dr. Rob Jackson's successor continues

Stone brick sign wall with carved text reading 'Fairview Branch Library' in front of a low building and green trees under a blue sky.

2 weeks ago

Buncombe County announces 13 early voting locations for 2026 general election

The Buncombe County Board of Elections has unanimously approved an early voting plan in anticipation of the general election this fall.

2 weeks ago

Black Mountain Town Council member resigns during budget adoption meeting

During a special called meeting of the Black Mountain Town Council, council member Doug Hay announced his resignation, effective immediately.

2 weeks ago

Former UNC Asheville baseball pitcher Philip Mullinax dies after cancer battle

Flat Rock native and former Bulldogs closer set a school saves record and is remembered by teammates for his competitive spirit and character

Crews work on the new Buncombe County EMS East station in Swannanoa, a nearly $10 million project designed to expand emergency medical services and reduce response times.

2 weeks ago

$10 million Swannanoa EMS station aims for 2027 opening

Officials say the $10 million facility will reduce ambulance response times and strengthen emergency medical coverage

Highway scene with cars in both directions, guardrails, and forested hills under a partly cloudy sky.

2 weeks ago

I-40 West right lane closed for about 3 miles after crash

The crash, which occurred around 9:57 a.m. this morning, June 30, has impacted traffic for an approximately three-mile stretch of East Asheville interstate.

Heat Through the Holiday Weekend: two tables show forecast max temperatures and heat index by city with a brief forecast panel on the right.

2 weeks ago

Heat wave to bring 100-degree heat index through July 4 weekend

National Weather Service warns dangerous heat will build through Saturday as Asheville temperatures climb into the mid-90s

2 weeks ago

Asheville creates Housing Team to patrol public housing

Dedicated officers will focus on crime prevention, resident safety and vacant apartment security

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New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

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El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

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Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

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‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record for comedies with 24

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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

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Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories — and what to do about it

Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it's true. And counting calories can be a useful tool for managing weight. But it only works if you know what numbers you're counting.

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Tracee Ellis Ross is starting to notice the small things that bring her happiness: The satisfying click of a curling iron, say, or the taste of olives. It's sort of her job right now. The actor and producer is making her Broadway debut starting Tuesday in "Every Brilliant Thing," one of the more uplifting and joyful plays this summer, even if it delves into the subject of depression.

5 days ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

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