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4 days ago

Cooler temperatures mark start of meteorological fall

Cold front may bring more showers Thursday; warmer weather possible by weekend

4 days ago

Crash snarls traffic on I-26 eastbound near Elk Mountain Road

Drivers advised to expect congestion and delays

4 days ago

Heavy congestion reported on Smokey Park Highway

Commuters urged to seek alternate routes from Enka-Candler into Asheville

5 days ago

Labor Day in Asheville marked by chants for change

Groups highlight Mission nurses’ union, educator organizing and rising cost of living as hundreds rally downtown

Juan Francisco Martinez Jr.

5 days ago

Police charge man in downtown Asheville shooting

Detectives searching for 36-year-old felon in shooting that happened early Saturday

5 days ago

Renew NC marks milestone in Helene recovery effort

First home completed in Henderson County as 2,000 residents seek help

5 days ago

PHOTO GALLERY: Hendersonville has bushels of fun at NC Apple Festival

Hendersonville dressed in their apple-themed best for the 79th annual NC Apple Festival. Check out our photo gallery from the downtown event.

6 days ago

Juvenile arrested with firearm at Erwin High football game

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office credits school staff, resource officers for quick response and safe resolution

6 days ago

PHOTO GALLERY: The best of Boomtown FestAVL

For the second day of Boomtown FestAVL, Saturday, Aug. 30, we captured small moments from the festivities in a photo gallery.

7 days ago

Asheville man wins $1 million with scratch-off

Bobby White claims lump-sum payout of $430,503 from MAX-A-MILLION ticket

7 days ago

Tombstone Tales: The 1911 Asheville Murder Story Behind a Riverside Cemetery Grave

A simple grave in Riverside Cemetery marks the tragic story of Allen “Buck” Trivette. In 1911, the young Asheville man was shot by his uncle, Pitt Ballew, during a family quarrel that led to trial in Buncombe County.

7 days ago

Hiker found safe after going missing in Middle Prong Wilderness

Search crews guide lost hiker to safety near Green Mountain Trail

7 days ago

Devil’s Courthouse area reopens on Blue Ridge Parkway

Repairs restore 85 miles of continuous travel from Asheville to Cherokee

7 days ago

828 Scoreboard: Week 2 of high school football

Find out how your favorite teams fared

1 week ago

AmeriCorps releases withheld funds for Western North Carolina

Restored funding helps AmeriCorps members continue vital Helene disaster recovery work

1 week ago

NC Apple Festival returns to Hendersonville this weekend

Four-day event features street fair, parade, live music, and family activities celebrating local apple heritage

1 week ago

Cooler weather to stick around through Labor Day

Scattered afternoon storms possible with highs below seasonal norms

1 week ago

Asheville man reported missing; last seen downtown

Detectives say Steven McLaren was last seen more than a week ago

1 week ago

Crews face snakes, storms and steep slopes in $1.3B I-40 rebuild

NCDOT says repairs in Pigeon River Gorge will rely on roller-compacted concrete and steel pipe-pile walls anchored in bedrock

1 week ago

Canton set to host 117th Labor Day Festival

Two-day event features Craig Morgan, Balsam Range, car show and family activities

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