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16 hours ago
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.
18 hours ago
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.
20 hours ago
‘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.
22 hours ago
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
1 day ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 5 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 18
1 day ago
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
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
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
Man charged after South French Broad Avenue stabbing
Victim taken to Mission Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
2 days ago
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
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
Asheville finance director retiring after 28 years
Tony McDowell helped guide city finances through Helene, COVID-19 and major bond programs
2 days ago
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
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
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
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
3 days ago
3 Western North Carolina dams get $3.4M for Helene repairs
Turner Shoals, Beech Lake and Ashe Lake dams were among dozens damaged during Tropical Storm Helene
3 days ago
Jury convicts Arden woman of felony drug trafficking after federal investigation
Emily Normeka Nesby, 46, was found guilty by a Buncombe County jury of trafficking in cocaine by possession, Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams announced.
3 days ago
Pearson Bridge Road to close for 6 weeks in Asheville
NCDOT closure begins Sept. 23; drivers face a 5.5-mile detour
3 days ago
NC Mountain State Fair: What to know before the final weekend
Rides, food, entertainment and a chance of storms are on tap Friday through Sunday
