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3 weeks ago

Buncombe property appeal deadline is today

Board of Equalization to adjourn at 1 p.m.; more than 13,000 appeals already filed

Baseball catcher in light mint-green chest protector and mask, mid-throw against a blue geometric backdrop.

3 weeks ago

Astros honor Asheville’s Schiavone as top minor leaguer for April

Tourists catcher piling up homers, RBIs in standout start to 2026 season

3 weeks ago

Small earthquake recorded near Canton

Minor tremor is latest in string of quakes across southern Appalachians

3 weeks ago

5 charged in Buncombe County AT&T wire theft ring

Investigation tied to widespread outages uncovers burn sites, stolen wire worth hundreds of thousands

Yellow police line tape reading 'DO NOT CROSS' wrapped around a wooden utility pole and a nearby metal post, cordoning off a sidewalk area in a residential street.

3 weeks ago

Federal, local officials meet in Asheville to discuss violent crime concerns

U.S. attorney says coordinated effort aims to disrupt gangs, support prevention and reduce violence

Outdoor festival with a crowd seated on grass under colorful bunting, trees providing shade and a bright blue sky.

3 weeks ago

Dr. Dog, Grace Bowers, more in ‘wave one’ of AVL Sounds Fest lineup

AVL Sounds Fest, a successor to Asheville music festival AVLFest, will be held across the city this August. Before tickets go on sale to the public today, the festival has announced "wave one" of its artist lineup.

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with a beige brick facade, tall windows, and surrounding trees; sign reads 'BUNCOMBE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' above the entrance

3 weeks ago

Swannanoa residents invited to review 20-year planning proposals

New Buncombe County poll asks residents to weigh in on land use, transportation and development priorities

3 weeks ago

People at Work: Small-town service drives longtime Candler feed store

Tony Fisher says loyal customers, community ties and personal service set feed store apart from big-box retailers

Man kneeling on a plastic-covered basement floor, reaching up to a wooden floor joist under a bare hanging light bulb

3 weeks ago

Spring crawl space check: What Western North Carolina homeowners should look for

A musty smell. Cold floors. Windows that fog up for no clear reason. If you’re noticing any of these issues in your home, your crawl space may be to blame.

Color-coded 7-day precipitation map showing rainfall amounts in inches at many locations, with a red outline highlighting a route or area of interest.

3 weeks ago

Burn ban lifted for 81 North Carolina counties; 19 still under restrictions

Forecasters say additional rain this week could further ease wildfire danger

Tri-panel collage showing: a male singer performing on stage, a gold-clad woman wearing an ornate crown, and a shirtless man outdoors.

4 weeks ago

From ‘Michael’ to ‘Mother Mary’: New movies to see or skip in May 2026

A Michael Jackson biopic, two Anne Hathaway vehicles and an Australian serial killer thriller are our movies to see, stream or skip this May. Find out which is which in our reviews.

Modern hospital building with red brick wings, blue glass atrium, and an emergency entrance facing the street with blue sky above

4 weeks ago

Mission Hospital surpasses 90 nurses in 90 days hiring goal

Health system adds 400 workers since January, expands recruitment efforts

4 weeks ago

Federal arts leaders to visit Asheville, Marshall after Helene

Discussions to center on recovery, resilience and support for local artists

4 weeks ago

Georgia man charged in Asheville jewelry store heist

Suspect remains at large as investigators also search for second person in March break-in

Group of protesters on steps holding a large 'ABOLISH ICE' banner and a sign reading 'Is it fascism yet?'.

4 weeks ago

May Day protesters rally in downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park

“Workers Over Billionaires” event draws crowds, coincides with statewide teacher protests

Man in an orange shirt sits on brick steps of a park, with two white buckets in front and greenery behind.

4 weeks ago

Street performer spotlight: 40+ buskers to attend 1st Asheville BuskerFest

The inaugural Asheville BuskerFest will bring over 40 different street performers to Asheville this weekend. The event will also spotlight displaced River Arts District artists with booths around several stages in the RAD.

Brick building with a tall blue neon sign mounted along the corner, the sign featuring the word 'The' at the top and extending downward along the wall.

4 weeks ago

Asheville concerts in May 2026: Live music for Western North Carolina

From national touring acts to local performances, here’s a May guide to concerts and live music across Asheville and Western North Carolina.

Graphic titled Weather Highlights for May 1–2 in the Carolinas and Georgia; three panels labeled Friday, Friday Night, and Saturday showing weather maps with rain and fronts.

4 weeks ago

Rain, cooler temperatures move into Asheville area this weekend

Showers likely Saturday, with frost and near-freezing temps possible in higher elevations

4 weeks ago

AdventHealth appeals state approval of 95 new beds for Mission Hospital

Dispute over North Carolina CON decision intensifies debate over capacity, safety and regional care needs

4 weeks ago

NC Rep. Chuck Edwards under House Ethics investigation, reports say

CNN says inquiry tied to alleged sexual harassment; details remain unclear

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A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas

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Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.

9 hours ago in Lifestyle

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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Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of civil litigation against the Republican president, according to a person familiar with the matter.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

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Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.

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The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

2 days ago in Entertainment

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.

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Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.

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Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio

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.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

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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