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I-26 Connector: Westgate ramp in Asheville to close permanently on Sunday

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that the flyover ramp connecting Patton Avenue to Westgate Parkway will permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 2 to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project.

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1 week ago

Asheville man arrested after 8 break-ins at same downtown business

Nicholas Jones Crowder, 35, was arrested in connection with eight separate break-ins and larcenies at a business in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.

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1 week ago

Traffic Alert: Truck fire closes two lanes of I-40 West near Old Fort

Crash involving a truck pulling a trailer shuts down right two lanes near Exit 73 in McDowell County, causing delays

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1 week ago

Convicted felon charged after traffic stop uncovers gun, fake license plate

Justin Bradley Johnson, 38, from Nebo, N.C., was charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon after a traffic stop last weekend.

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1 week ago

Swannanoa Post Office replacement gets funding, 10-year lease commitment

The Postal Service has signed a 10-year non-cancelable lease and confirmed funding, but a construction timeline has not been set

The city's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denying a request to rezone roughly 40 acres of Asheville Mall property from Urban Place back to Regional Business.

1 week ago

Asheville Mall rezoning heads to City Council amid debate over Tunnel Road’s future

Planning staff recommends denying the request as council members question whether changing the zoning would derail years of redevelopment planning

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1 week ago

Self-care at every age: Creating a healthier retirement lifestyle in Asheville

Self-care can take on new meaning in retirement. At Givens Gerber Park, older adults can shape an independent lifestyle supported by connection, convenience and opportunities to stay engaged.

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1 week ago

Man charged in shooting police say led to deadly Biltmore Avenue attack

Authorities say the Maple Crest Apartments shooting triggered the retaliation that left two people dead and seven wounded

Poster-style weather briefing: 'Potential Severe Weather Tuesday' with a purple left panel of bullet points and a map showing 'Most Likely' severe wind/hail areas from the National Weather Service.

1 week ago

Forecasters watching Tuesday’s storm threat across Asheville, WNC

National Weather Service Weather says forecast uncertainty remains, but any storms that develop could produce damaging winds, large hail and dangerous lightning

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1 week ago

Timeline: Asheville shootings in 2026

Has Asheville gun violence increased in recent weeks? Following a string of shootings in the Asheville area, 828newsNOW looks back at a timeline of gun-related incidents in 2026.

Wax models for custom-designed jewelry are displayed at D.C. Creasman Jewelers. The detailed molds allow customers to preview the design and ensure every element is just right before the piece is cast in precious metal.

1 week ago

Thinking about custom jewelry? Here’s what you need to know

The experts at D.C. Creasman Jewelers answer common questions about designing engagement rings, anniversary gifts and heirloom jewelry

A proposed Asheville ordinance would expand the city's definition of litter to include certain nuisance vehicles that pose sanitation or public health hazards.

1 week ago

Asheville targets junk vehicles with proposed nuisance ordinance

Planning committee recommends expanding the city's litter law to cover abandoned, trash-filled vehicles that create public health and safety hazards before the measure heads to City Council

2 weeks ago

NC absentee ballot rules: What Buncombe County voters should know

Proposed changes haven't been adopted, and election officials say current rules still apply

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2 weeks ago

Teenager robbed and wounded in Friday night Asheville shooting

The Asheville Police Department named Elijah William Poore, 18, as the primary suspect in a Friday night shooting that left an Asheville teenager with a gunshot wound.

2 weeks ago

Asheville wants better bus service, but funding is a challenge

The Asheville bus system overhaul would shift resources toward higher ridership routes, adding 15-minute service in some areas while cutting coverage elsewhere

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2 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: The Reems Creek pitcher who played one game in the Major Leagues

Richard "Rome" Chambers became the first known Western North Carolina native to play Major League Baseball before returning home to Buncombe County, where he died just one day before his 27th birthday.

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2 weeks ago

Hendersonville man charged with animal cruelty after 26 dogs found neglected

Timothy Hefner, 68, was charged with 26 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty after 26 dogs were found in inhumane conditions in the Dana neighborhood in Hendersonville.

The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation

2 weeks ago

Up to $5,000 reward offered in deadly Asheville shooting

National nonprofit Youth Peace & Justice Foundation hopes larger reward will generate new leads in the July 19 shooting that killed two people and injured several others

Green street signs for Hi-Alta Ave and Deerview Rd mounted on a wooden utility pole among trees and power lines.

2 weeks ago

Man stabbed, pepper sprayed over bicycle dispute in West Asheville

The Asheville Police Department responded to a non-lethal stabbing in West Asheville last night. The victim said the attack was related to a loaned bicycle.

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2 weeks ago

Asheville police: Deadly Biltmore Avenue shooting was retaliation for July shooting

APD says two groups known to each other are behind ongoing cycle of violence

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