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6 days ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 31-Aug. 2

Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, World Ranger Day, garden tours, health fairs, live music and family-friendly events are among the weekend options across Western North Carolina.

7 days ago

The case of Asheville’s wandering pig has been solved

A painted pig sculpture found outside the Altamont Apartments is now in police custody as officers work to return it to PLANT

7 days ago

$800,000 Weaver Park renovation a strikeout, Little League families say

Weaver Park recently underwent an $800,000 renovation. However, despite the improvements promised by the project, residents say the park is worse off now than before the renovation.

7 days ago

Asheville United for Youth Block Party seeks 50 volunteers before Aug. 7 event

Free Pack Square Park celebration will feature youth performances, family activities, community resources and food for the first 750 attendees

7 days ago

Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center to host 5-day Blue Ridge Pickleball event

Clinics, open play and tournaments will transform the arena floor into six pickleball courts Aug. 12-16

7 days ago

Sheetz eyes Mountaineer Inn site in Asheville, city planning records show

An early assistance application proposes a convenience store and gas station at the long-vacant Tunnel Road property

7 days ago

‘It came out of nowhere’: Residents describe storm that swept across Asheville area

Duke Energy crews continue restoration efforts as residents report downed trees, damaging winds and scattered storm damage

7 days ago

Asheville City Council OKs $22.2M for Helene recovery, home repair program

The meeting included funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, affordable housing repairs, French Broad River park restoration and public safety grants

1 week ago

Outages at 10,000 after summer storms rips through Asheville area

Thousands of people are without power around the Asheville area after severe thunderstorms hit the region this evening.

1 week ago

Asheville tornado warning expires but thousands left without power

Following a tornado warning and severe thunderstorms today, thousands have been left without power, Buncombe County warned in an emergency alert.

1 week ago

North Carolina launches cyclosporiasis dashboard as cases rise statewide

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a cyclosporiasis public information dashboard after additional cases of the parasite-borne disease were detected across the state.

1 week ago

18-year-old found dead at Dana Park near Hendersonville

The Henderson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that an 18-year-old man was found deceased at a local park. The incident is currently under investigation.

1 week ago

Asheville Fire Department honors Capt. Jeff Bowen on 15th anniversary of his death

On July 28, 2011, Asheville Fire Department Captain Jeff Bowen lost his life while responding to an arson fire. AFD firefighters, city officials, Bowen's family members and members of the public gathered for the 15th annual remembrance ceremony of the fire captain.

1 week ago

Judge keeps Mission Hospital lawsuit alive, rejects HCA bid to end case early

North Carolina Business Court rejects most of HCA's dismissal arguments as lawsuit over emergency and cancer care at Asheville's Mission Hospital moves forward

1 week ago

Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch issued for Asheville area

Buncombe County faces threats of damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes until 8 p.m.

1 week ago

Asheville woman arrested with 20 grams of ecstasy and a firearm near downtown Asheville

Tyriana Jakira Smith, 29, was arrested at the Charlotte Street exit of I-240 East with drugs, a gun and over $4,400 in cash.

1 week ago

McDowell County woman charged after child tested positive for narcotics

Elvia Stamey, 44, was charged with a felony for exposing a child in her care to a controlled substance.

1 week ago

Mission Hospital faces new scrutiny over services, Medicare compliance

Dogwood Health Trust and independent monitor explain findings involving emergency care, oncology services, Care Partners and HCA’s sale agreement commitments

1 week ago

A-B Tech lands $29.2 million federal grant for WNC Futures Factory in Asheville

Disaster recovery funding will build advanced manufacturing training and research hub expected to create nearly 2,750 jobs

1 week ago

Severe storms could hit Asheville, WNC on Tuesday

The National Weather Service warns Western North Carolina could see large hail, strong winds and an isolated tornado

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