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50 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Buncombe County man sentenced after violent dispute over parking spot
According to records, the man hit another man in the face with a handgun and fired the gun in the air.
Buncombe County election by the numbers: 2026 turnout
Nearly 132,000 voters cast ballots in the midterm election, with early voting accounting for almost three-fourths of the total
2 hours ago in National, Trending
Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate
Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.
2 hours ago in Lifestyle
Shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here’s how to fight back
As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains.
2 hours ago in Local
Edge memorabilia highlights Asheville home run derby fundraiser
Signed items from Adam Copeland and Beth Phoenix are up for auction to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina
2 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-40, I-26 traffic alerts: What WNC drivers need to know
An overturned tractor-trailer in Haywood County and several I-26 closures are affecting drivers across Western North Carolina
3 hours ago in Local
Rain, thunderstorms headed for Asheville, WNC
Showers and isolated thunderstorms arrive Wednesday afternoon, with warmer weather expected Thursday
13 hours ago in Local, Politics
Midterm roundup: Cooper flips N.C. Senate seat; Sheriff Miller re-elected
A full rundown of North Carolina midterm results
14 hours ago in Local, Politics
UPDATE: Kim Roney unseats Esther Manheimer as Asheville mayor
Roney wins with 58% of the vote, ending Manheimer's 13 years as mayor
15 hours ago in Politics
Democrat Ager wins N.C. 11 over Republican Balkcom
Ager's win flips the Congressional seat from Republican to Democrat
17 hours ago in Local
Police: Black Mountain man reported missing since Oct. 31
The man's family told police that his last known location was in Marion.
19 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.
19 hours ago in National
A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.
20 hours ago in Outdoors
On this date, Nov. 3: Mount Mitchell declared highest peak in Eastern U.S.
In 1835, a UNC professor made the declaration and died 22 years later on the mountain
22 hours ago in Local, Politics
How to check if your vote counted in North Carolina
Voted early, by mail or on Election Day? Here's how to check your ballot status
22 hours ago in Holiday Guide, Native Advertising
Where to see Christmas lights in Asheville and Western North Carolina in 2026
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Christmas light displays are returning to Asheville and communities across Western North Carolina for the 2026…
24 hours ago in Politics
Election Day updates: State says results will be delayed 45 minutes
State said delay is due to allowing an extension at a site in Columbus County
1 day ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Flu-like, COVID-like ER visits tick up in Asheville area
State health officials report modest increases in WNC, while respiratory illness activity remains low statewide
1 day ago in Local
Asheville City Council weighs housing, spending in five-year plan
Housing, city services and spending were among the issues discussed during an Oct. 29 planning retreat
1 day ago in Sports
Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games
Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.