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Montford Park Players: Iago, Desdemona, Emilia shine in uneven ‘Othello’
“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, is now being performed by the Montford Park Players. Read our review for more.
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Black Mountain Blues Experience to bring award-winning artists to town in September
This fall, the Black Mountain Blues Society will collaborate with newly-remodeled music venue White Horse Black Mountain to bring three days of blues music to downtown Black Mountain, N.C.
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Armed robber steals $400+ from Hendersonville Road convenience store
The Asheville Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store on Hendersonville Road this week.
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71-year-old dead after U.S. 70 incident, BCSO says investigation still in progress
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances around the death of 71-year-old Saeid Mohammad Khoshnoud, who was found with serious wounds along U.S. Highway 70 earlier this week.
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New Asheville budget brings tax increase for ‘most’ taxpayers, city says
A 2026-27 fiscal budget was officially adopted by Asheville City Council earlier this week, creating a roadmap for what city life will look like for residents and officials alike between July 2026 and June 2027. One change will be an increase in property taxes for "most" taxpayers, the city said.
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Asheville Recovers Together: How local businesses can apply for up to $75,000 in grant funding
Local business owners and city leaders gathered today to announce the launch of Asheville Recovers Together, a $14.6 million grant program intended to assist Asheville entrepreneurs with rebuilding after Tropical Storm Helene.
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Asheville man pleads guilty to 10 counts of child sexual abuse
Bruce Ellison McCall, 65, plead guilty to five counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor and five counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor in Buncombe Superior Court earlier this month.
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Fork & Dagger: The greasiest spoon on Haywood Road
Hail Mary in West Asheville offers unpretentious, old-school junk food with a punk rock vibe.
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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 12-14
Festivals, concerts, stage productions, outdoor races and community events fill the June 12-14 weekend across Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Lake Lure and other WNC towns.
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Cherokee police say ‘no imminent threat’ after mass violence threat
Earlier today, Cherokee, N.C., went into lockdown after Cherokee police received an anonymous call threatening mass violence. However, officials say there is no evidence of immediate danger.
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Asheville City Council approves 2026-27 budget in split decision
Last night, Asheville City Council voted in a 4-3 decision in favor of adopting a $275.8 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, applicable from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
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126 affordable housing units approved by Asheville City Council for $9.5 million
During the city council meeting last night, Tuesday, June 9, Asheville officials approved $9.5 million in disaster recovery funding to put the construction of Terrace at River Hills, a 126-unit affordable housing development, into motion.
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Local nonprofit awarded $5.6 million in funding for Pisgah trail restoration
Pisgah Area SORBA, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of over 150 miles of trails in the Pisgah Ranger District, has been awarded $5.6 million in disaster relief funding from the National Forest Foundation, a congressionally-charted nonprofit partner of the USDA Forest Service.
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WNC Nature Center announces death of red panda Phoenix
The Western North Carolina Nature Center shared sad news on social media today after Phoenix, a 14-year-old red panda, passed away after a recent decline in health.
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Juvenile law attorney weighs in on Star Grant murder case
Could a 16-year-old charged in a triple homicide case be moved back to juvenile court? One legal expert explains what’s possible under NC law.
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Fairview triple homicide: UNC law professor breaks down juvenile justice rules
Star Grant, 16, faces adult murder charges; UNC expert explains how North Carolina law applies
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Free summer meals for Buncombe County kids: Dates, locations and how to register
Buncombe County Schools will offer on-site meals, grab-and-go options and mobile lunch stops for anyone 18 and younger
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Asheville’s $275.6 million budget heads for final vote tonight
Proposed spending plan includes a property tax rate of 37.84 cents per $100 of assessed value as council prepares for a final vote without additional public comment
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Escaped Vance County inmates captured in Asheville after nearly weeklong manhunt
Michael Miles Jr. and Lishawn Knott had been on the run since June 3
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Asheville police investigating three unrelated weekend gunfire incidents
The Asheville Police Department is investigating three different gun discharges that occurred between Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
