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4 weeks ago
Hundreds without water in Asheville after line breaks
City says unusually cold temperatures caused multiple breaks in Haw Creek area
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U.S. Forest Service halts Pisgah logging project after conservation lawsuit
The United States Forest Service have canceled a logging project in the Pisgah National Forest after public outcry and a lawsuit filed by local conservation groups. According to the suit, the U.S. Forest Service had begun logging in the area under the guise of debris removal without proper documentation or public approval.
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Asheville Art Museum to showcase American Impressionism
Exhibition runs Feb. 7 through June 29, featuring more than 75 artists
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Asheville Rotary honors 5 educators as 2026 Teachers of Excellence
Winners from city and county schools receive $2,000 awards for classroom innovation
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Asheville woman gets 5 1/2 years for fentanyl, meth trafficking
Investigation spanned Buncombe, Henderson and Transylvania counties, leading to multiple arrests
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Crash closes part of eastbound I-240 near Patton Avenue in Asheville
Incident impacts one of four lanes; authorities expect heavy congestion
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Florida doctor pleads guilty to stealing Helene relief supplies
Prosecutors say man posed as volunteer and stole more than $12,000 in supplies in the Swannanoa area
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Two arrested after drugs, guns seized in search of Barnardsville home
Fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms found after community complaint prompts investigation, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says
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Historic Churches of WNC: Mt. Zion Baptist
A century-old church on Eagle Street anchors Asheville’s African-American spiritual and cultural heritage.
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Rob Reiner dies at 78: Tribute to the ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ director
On Dec. 14, 2025, acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, photographer and producer Michele Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Though details are still emerging about the manner of their death, one thing is certain: the world is a better place for their time on it.
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Charity to donate hot meals, winter clothes to Candler families today
The Zakat Foundation of America, a Chicago-based humanitarian charity, will distribute hot meals, winter clothing and more to families in need at 5 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 15 at 12 Hilltop Dr. in Candler.
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APD launches annual holiday campaign against drunk driving
This holiday season, the Asheville Police Department wants you to be careful with the eggnog. APD, in collaboration with the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program, has launched its yearly "Holiday Booze It & Lose It" campaign against drunk driving.
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Preparing for cataract surgery: What to expect before, during and after
Understanding what happens before, during and after your procedure can help ease that anxiety and set you up for the best possible outcome
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Black Mountain receives nearly $5M for water system overhaul
Funding targets critical vulnerabilities, including creek crossings, distribution lines and emergency power system
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Moving closure on I-40 near Tennessee line causes delays
Barrier wall repairs expected to affect both directions
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Dry, cold air holds in Asheville before rain moves in Thursday
Rain expected Thursday into early Friday, with slight chance of wintry mix in higher elevations
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Asheville residents weigh in on riverfront recovery after Helene
Additional meetings scheduled as recovery planning continues after tropical storm damage
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School delays in the Asheville area
Extreme cold prompts school delays in some mountain counties
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NCDHHS offers free apps to support recovery during holidays
Connections App Offers Peer Support for Individuals in Recovery; Companion App Helps Families Stay Connected
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Property tax deadline approaches for Buncombe County homeowners
Payments due Jan. 5 to avoid interest; office closed for holidays
