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15 hours ago in Business, Custom Jewelry & Care Expert, Local
Repair or replace? What to do with damaged jewelry
Some jewelry problems are worth fixing. Others may be signs it's time to replace the piece.
17 hours ago in Community, Housing, Local
26-acre Haw Creek property slated for renovation into housing and more
A 26-acre Haw Creek property, including five homes, wooded and open areas, a barn, a workshop and other buildings, has been purchased by a family-owned LLC for renovation and thoughtful development.
18 hours ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
‘Dolly’ to the NC Zoo: Asheville black bear to be kept alive in zoo partnership
After previously announcing that a black bear that has habitually broken into homes in a North Asheville neighborhood would be put down, officials have announced a collaboration with the North Carolina Zoo to keep the bear alive.
20 hours ago in Asheville History, Native Advertising
Strangeville: The Cherokee village that legend says disappeared into a mountain
Near Brevard, a roadside marker remembers the lost Cherokee settlement of Kanasta. More than a century ago, a researcher recorded a strange story about what happened to its people.
21 hours ago in Business, Community, Local
Nearly 2 years after Helene, Marshall keeps rebuilding
French Broad Exchange has reopened, while a new public service complex and post office are on the way
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 18
1 day ago in Entertainment, Local, Photo, Sports
Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament has been major draw for WNC, officials say
The Biltmore Championship Asheville, the first PGA Tour golf tournament in the Asheville area in over 80 years, has been a major draw for Western North Carolina, Explore Asheville said.
2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
Juvenile arrested in connection with Atkinson Street shooting
A juvenile wanted in connection with an April 2026 shooting on Atkinson Street, located by the Hillcrest Apartments complex in Asheville, has turned themselves in.
2 days ago in Community, Local, On The Town, Outdoors
Woodfin PVC pipe company invests $500,000 in French Broad River cleanup
Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene, IPEX Inc., a PVC pipe manufacturing company, has announced a $500,000 commitment to local conservation nonprofit MountainTrue to continue cleaning up debris in the French Broad River.
2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Man charged after South French Broad Avenue stabbing
Victim taken to Mission Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
2 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local
Recalled Laura Lynn soaps were sold at all Ingles stores
Ingles says 1,714 units were removed from shelves in July, and customers with affected products can get a full refund without a receipt
2 days ago in Local
I-26 Connector update: Hill Street closure changes Asheville traffic
Long-term closure near Atkinson Street will remain in place through at least 2027; no additional traffic shifts are scheduled
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions
Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders
Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
2 days ago in Local
Asheville finance director retiring after 28 years
Tony McDowell helped guide city finances through Helene, COVID-19 and major bond programs
Biltmore Championship weekend tickets sold out
Friday through Sunday tickets and parking passes are sold out, but verified resale tickets remain available
2 days ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising
Why is my electric bill still high in September? Your HVAC system could be part of the answer
Still seeing high electric bills as summer winds down? MB HAYNES explains some of the HVAC issues that can affect energy use and what Western North Carolina homeowners can do about them.
3 days ago in Community, Local, On The Town
NCDOT invites Weaverville to discuss New Stock Road interchange improvements
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will host a community open house to discuss proposed improvements to the interchange at New Stock Road and U.S. 23/29 next week.
3 days ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local
FDA recall includes 2 Laura Lynn hand soaps from Ingles
The ongoing Class II recall involves 595 cases of Laura Lynn hand soap because of potential bacterial contamination