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4 weeks ago

Waynesville man gets prison time for courthouse bomb threat

On March 19, Strickler called 911 and reported: 'The emergency is at the courthouse, the new one, there’s a bomb'

4 weeks ago

Love army vs. greedy rich: Barber, Sanders deliver fiery speeches

Thousands of people turn out in Asheville for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders' “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour

Marquee owner Robert Nicholas said the art and vintage marketplace sustained severe flood damage in September 2024.

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‘Our friends became family’: Marquee returns after Helene

Floodwaters about 15 feet high swamped the marketplace in Asheville's River Arts District, wiping out the work of hundreds of artists and vendors

4 weeks ago

Strangeville: The Royal Pines Mystery Car: Asheville’s 1926 driverless sensation

In the summer of 1926, Asheville was captivated by the Royal Pines Mystery Car, a driverless coupe that stunned crowds and left them guessing how it worked.

4 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: Kenneth Noland, Asheville’s master of color and form

Explore the life and legacy of Asheville native Kenneth Noland, a pioneer of abstract art, and the story behind his walk-in mausoleum in Riverside Cemetery.

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Free drinks, fine art: Explore open studios at the RAD Sip & Stroll

The RAD Sip & Stroll will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9 all over the River Arts District, with open-air art markets and open studios presenting the work of hundreds of artists to the Asheville community.

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Asheville sees 5th-coldest start to August, warmer weather coming

Cooler-than-usual conditions expected to continue into the weekend

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‘Group hug’: French Broad River Brewery celebrates 25 years at grand reopening

FBRB will officially celebrate its comeback at a Grand Reopening Party from 1-10 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 9, at its 101 Fairview Road address, located just outside of Biltmore Village. The event also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the brewery and the release of its annual "Septemberfest" beer.

4 weeks ago

Fake Medicaid calls prompt warning from Buncombe officials

Authorities say scammers may spoof caller ID numbers to make it appear the call is coming from a government agency

4 weeks ago

Seesaw game ends with a loss for Tourists

Walks and errors lead to unforced mistakes and unearned runs

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Free food, services, kid stuff offered at Convoy of Hope events

Attendees can receive free groceries, children’s shoes, backpacks, hot meals and access to community services

Lake Lure announced this week that the beloved Lake Lure Flowering Bridge will be permanently removed due to severe structural damage sustained during Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024.

4 weeks ago

Lake Lure’s beloved Flowering Bridge to be demolished

Following evaluations, it was determined the historic bridge had been damaged beyond repair by Tropical Storm Helene

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