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3 weeks ago in Local, Politics
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffers
Ethics Committee found Edwards repeatedly crossed professional boundaries with two former aides
3 weeks ago in Business, Local
Asheville airport debuts ‘more convenient’ ride-hailing and taxi pick-up location
The Asheville Regional Airport has introduced a new pick-up location for ride-hailing app users and taxi riders, accessible by walking or riding the AVL shuttle.
3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
22-year-old Hendersonville man arrested on 6 counts of child sex abuse
Maximiliano Gomez Diaz, 22, was arrested by the Henderson County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in an investigation related to the possession and sharing of child sex abuse material.
3 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local
Local mental health nonprofit to host free Helene reflection meetings at ‘ground-zero’ areas
The "Reflect & Reconnect" sessions were organized by Resources For Resilience, an Asheville-based nonprofit dedicated to teaching Western North Carolina residents how to navigate trauma, stress and burnout.
3 weeks ago in Local, Politics
Chuck Edwards: ‘Regret is not an admission of sexual harassment’
The North Carolina congressman spoke on the House floor as lawmakers considered a censure resolution
312-unit apartment complex proposed for Holbrook Road
Orange Capital Apartments would bring 312 rentals, pool, clubhouse and dog park to 82 acres near Starnes Cove Road in West Asheville
3 weeks ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, Sports
Recovering Asheville city golf course tees up next stage of recovery
Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene, the Asheville Municipal Golf Course continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, supported by the efforts of the Friends of Asheville Muni.
3 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors
Snowy winter ahead for Asheville? Almanacs weigh in
The Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac offer their outlooks for snow, cold and winter weather in Western North Carolina
3 weeks ago in Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Native Advertising
WNC Parade of Homes 2026: What to Know Before You Go
The annual home tour returns Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25, with homes open across Asheville and Western North Carolina. Here’s how to plan your route and make the most of your visit.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Ketel Marte booed at home in return to Diamondbacks’ lineup, 2 weeks after no-show in Boston
Ketel Marte says his teammates welcomed him back to the clubhouse on Monday, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the Arizona Diamondbacks scrambling.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Aaron Sorkin hits refresh on Facebook in ‘The Social Reckoning’ — Fall Movie Preview
When Aaron Sorkin made 2010's "The Social Network," he had heard of Facebook, he said at the time, "the way I've heard of a carburetor." Sixteen years later, he has a much deeper idea of what Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire has become.
3 weeks ago in World
Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000
Rescue teams with search dogs continued to search through mud, rocks and debris on Tuesday on the border with Nepal and China for thousands of people still missing following the catastrophic floods that tore through communities across the Himalayas, leaving more than 1,000 dead.
3 weeks ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
Asheville’s Malvern Hills pool moves closer to construction
The city is reviewing plans to replace the aging pool, with construction expected to begin late this year
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
September concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month
From LCD Soundsystem and Ben Harper to Little Feat, Gov’t Mule, Ziggy Marley, The War On Drugs and local artists, here’s where to find live music in Asheville and WNC in September.
3 weeks ago in Local
Buncombe County seeks Helene recovery funds for parks, housing
Commissioners will consider three grant applications Tuesday, including projects tied to parks, affordable housing and emergency power
3 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local
UNC Asheville receives $1.2 million grant to expand health programs for older adults
The NC Center for Health and Wellness at the University of North Carolina Asheville has received a $1.2 million grant for the further development of an older adult health services education program.
3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Strong storm brings 40-mph winds, hail to WNC
Pea-size hail and gusty winds were possible in parts of Buncombe, McDowell and Rutherford counties
