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7 days ago

Snow increasingly likely in Asheville area this weekend

Forecasters warn of bitter cold, possible significant accumulations and hazardous travel across WNC

7 days ago

Icy roads prompt delays, closures for Western North Carolina Schools

Buncombe County’s Reynolds and Roberson districts and Asheville City Schools on two-hour delay Wednesday

1 week ago

Two years later, no answers in Gabriel Crow’s disappearance

Authorities say no new leads have emerged since multi-agency search near Asheville

1 week ago

UPDATE: Missing Swannanoa woman found safe

Ann Roberts, 74, reported missing Tuesday morning; multiple potential sightings reported in Asheville area

1 week ago

Asheville City returns to U.S. Open Cup, facing Greenville Triumph

Blues seek first-round victory in rematch of last year’s dramatic penalty showdown

1 week ago

$15.5M allocated to support Asheville businesses hit by Helene

Mountain BizWorks, ArtsAVL, Eagle Market Streets and Venture Asheville to lead grant programs

1 week ago

Asheville moves forward on Helene recovery projects

City Council approves funding requests, grants and support for storm-affected businesses

1 week ago

Setzer Hatchery in Brevard emptied for $50M renovation

Transfers to other hatcheries and private purchases aim to maintain fishing opportunities during multi-year renovation

1 week ago

Icy conditions persist in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Officials urge caution as road assessments continue across higher elevations

1 week ago

Dangerous cold lingers across Asheville area

Weather service warns of dangerous wind chills, icy roads and prolonged cold through the week

1 week ago

Weaverville sets public facility reopening date after winter storm

Following public facility closures caused by Winter Storm Fern, Weaverville officials have announced that Weaverville Town Hall and other public buildings will reopen at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 27.

1 week ago

Not their last rodeo: White Horse plans new shows after building collapse

After a section of White Horse Black Mountain collapsed during renovation on the building last week, the music venue has already announced a special series of concerts and events in partnership with The Monte Vista Hotel.

1 week ago

‘Sinners’ tops the winners of NCFCA Best in Cinema Awards

The North Carolina Film Critics Association announced the winners of its 14th Annual Best in Cinema Awards today, recognizing outstanding achievement in film across performance, direction, storytelling and technical craft. "Sinners," the winner of Best Narrative Film," was awarded 10 NCFCA honors, tying the record previously set by "Oppenheimer."

1 week ago

Asheville man found dead in remote Florida area

Wakulla County detectives seek information after skeletal remains found near Apalachicola National Forest

1 week ago

What’s open, what’s closed as storm leaves, cold moves in

Asheville, Buncombe County and Hendersonville outline reopening plans and delays

1 week ago

Man found dead along New Leicester Highway identified

Authorities await autopsy results to determine cause of death

1 week ago

Asheville, Buncombe schools shift to remote learning amid frigid temps

Below-zero temperatures and refreezing roads prompt closures Tuesday after winter storm Fern

1 week ago

Fern photos: Snapshots of Asheville following worst of winter storm

Winter Storm Fern swept through Asheville this weekend, continuing into the beginning of this week with school and workplace closures and power outages. Take a look at our photo gallery of conditions across town, as of Monday, Jan. 26.`

1 week ago

UPDATE: Asheville shooting suspect arrested

Detectives locate suspect hours after Fairview Road incident

1 week ago

Buncombe County jail inmate dies

Sheriff’s office says death appears medical; SBI notified as part of standard protocol

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