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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.

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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

Signed memorabilia from professional wrestler and Asheville-area resident Adam Copeland, better known as Edge, is among the items available in an online auction benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina. The auction is part of the Bats & Badges Home Run Derby scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, at HomeTrust Park in Asheville.

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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

3 hours ago

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

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Rain, thunderstorms headed for Asheville, WNC

Showers and isolated thunderstorms arrive Wednesday afternoon, with warmer weather expected Thursday

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North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper speaks at an election night event Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

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Midterm roundup: Cooper flips N.C. Senate seat; Sheriff Miller re-elected

A full rundown of North Carolina midterm results

Kim Roney wins race for Asheville Mayor on Election Night on Nov. 3, 2026.

15 hours ago

UPDATE: Kim Roney unseats Esther Manheimer as Asheville mayor

Roney wins with 58% of the vote, ending Manheimer's 13 years as mayor

Justin Quinn Lobdell's family said that he has been missing since Halloween

18 hours ago

Police: Black Mountain man reported missing since Oct. 31

The man's family told police that his last known location was in Marion.

22 hours ago

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

1 day ago

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

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

Campaign signs line the sidewalk near a "Vote Here" sign outside the West Asheville Library voting location. Candidates and political groups across Asheville are planning gatherings Tuesday, Nov. 3, to watch election results come in.

1 day ago

Asheville election night watch parties: Where to go

Candidates, political parties and local groups plan election night gatherings across Asheville as voters head to the polls

White sheriff SUV with orange/black graphics reading Buncombe County Sheriff; badge emblem on front door.

2 days ago

Third suspect arrested in double homicide case in Arden

Suspect was taken into custody on Nov. 2 after Oct. 24 fatal shootings of 2 men in Arden

Section of the Ecusta Trail in Transylvania County

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‘Quiet phase coming to an end’: Transylvania County part of Ecusta Trail fully funded

City of Brevard says construction could begin as early as next summer or late fall

2 days ago

35-foot Christmas tree raised in Biltmore House’s Banquet Hall

The tree is one of the final touches in Biltmore House's Christmas decorating

2 days ago

Asheville weather: Warm start to November, rain ahead

Temperatures could climb into the 70s before a cold front brings showers and possible thunderstorms Wednesday night

3 days ago

Asheville, Buncombe County election 2026: What to know

Key races, bond questions, constitutional amendments and Election Day voting information ahead of Nov. 3

George Masa on Shining Rock, Pisgah National Forest, N.C., Archive credit: Buncombe County Special Collections, Pack Memorial Library, Asheville, North Carolina

3 days ago

George Masa documentary to screen in Asheville

Free Nov. 14 event includes book signing and Q&A with filmmaker Paul Bonesteel

3 days ago

Asheville domestic violence shelter doubles capacity

Helpmate's new Joy's House will provide 43 beds for survivors and children, more than twice its current capacity

Brick church with arched windows partially hidden by lush green trees in a grassy yard.

3 days ago

Asheville’s All Souls Cathedral awarded $400K for Helene repairs

The historic Biltmore Village church is working toward a $10 million restoration after Tropical Storm Helene

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