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Buncombe County hiring poll workers ahead of 2026 elections
Nearly 700 workers are needed to staff early voting sites and 80 precincts across the county
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville shooting reward withdrawn after foundation says city did not respond
The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation says funds will now support victims and crisis response; Asheville officials say they did not receive a direct request
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Police recover vehicle, identify suspects in Biltmore Avenue shooting
Asheville investigators say forensic evidence connects the deadly July 19 shooting to other gun violence incidents in Western North Carolina
4 days ago in Education, Local, On The Town, Sports
Asheville Middle School prepares new track for upcoming school year
Construction crews at Asheville Middle School are racing to renovate the school track before winter. The finished track will mark the completion of a decade-long makeover of the historic school.
4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
New Tropical Storm Helene documentary now streaming
"Scars on the Mountain," a documentary about the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Burnsville, N.C., made its streaming debut earlier this week. The film is available to watch for free.
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Pedestrian dies after Patton Avenue crash in Asheville
The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of an Asheville pedestrian earlier this week.
4 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Three sentenced in Asheville home invasion murder case
Officials say the case involved a break-in, armed robbery and fatal shooting of an Asheville man
5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising
Overturned vehicle shuts down I-40 West near Asheville
Emergency crews respond near mile marker 53 as drivers face significant traffic delays
5 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Fletcher man charged in 2025 fentanyl overdose death
Justin Callahan is charged with death by distribution and is being held without bond
5 days ago in Community, Local
Swannanoa resilience plan open for public review
Buncombe County is hosting public events and an online survey as residents review recommendations for the Swannanoa Valley’s future
5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 Connector update: What NCDOT says about noise walls, debris cleanup
NCDOT says a traffic noise study will determine whether sound walls are needed, while crews continue clearing construction areas
5 days ago in Sports
Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says
The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.
5 days ago in Sports
Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes
Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her
Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.
5 days ago in National
New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’
New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.
5 days ago in Local
Man sentenced after pleading guilty in Asheville Hillcrest Apartments shooting
Prosecutors say the victim was shot while waiting at a bus stop on Atkinson Street
5 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Asheville weather: Calm Friday before storms return this weekend
Low humidity and near-normal temperatures arrive Friday as forecasters warn of heavy rain and possible flooding next week
5 days ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising
August concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month
From Rhiannon Giddens and Dominic Fike to Gregory Alan Isakov, The Wood Brothers, and local artists across Western North Carolina, August brings live music to stages throughout the region.
5 days ago in Local
Buncombe commissioners to consider $31M Enka expansion
Southeastern Container jobs proposal, Helene recovery projects and A-B Tech upgrades highlight Tuesday's meeting
5 days ago in Sports
Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th
Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.
