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Public invited to weigh in on Mission Health oversight at Asheville meeting
Independent monitor seeks community feedback on HCA operations
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Nine hurt in Sunday shooting in downtown Asheville, police say
Police say most injuries were minor; person of interest identified in North Lexington Avenue incident
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$5.8 billion road recovery continues across Western North Carolina
NCDOT has spent $1.4 billion so far, with more than $533 million reimbursed through federal aid
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No injuries after shot fired at Buncombe County Detention Facility
Officials say detainee accessed firearm inside police vehicle before firing one round
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Man found dead near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway identified
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound during standoff
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Local high school students showcase trade skills in first annual “Pawrade of Homes”
Event featuring doghouses built by students is part of WNC Build and Remodel Expo at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center.
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Bill Hart named Water Resources Director after 16 years with department
Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville's Water Resources Department.
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Put on your running shoes: March race calendar in Asheville and WNC
For those feeling a spring in their step as spring approaches, consider registering for a footrace in Western North Carolina.
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Asheville police investigate fatal shooting on Patton Avenue
20-year-old William Wyatt Adair killed early Monday; suspect critically injured after shooting himself, police say
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Asheville nonprofit helps people rebuild after incarceration
Operation Gateway focuses on peer support, health care access, trainings and social determinant of health resource navigation for returning residents in Western North Carolina
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People at Work: From corporate retail to community pet shop
Brynn Berryman says working at Tailgait Market lets her connect with customers -- and their dogs -- every day
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Near-record warmth returns to Asheville area this week
Fog clears Monday before storms and a strong cold front bring cooler weather by Thursday
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3 movies to see, stream or skip in March 2026 – 828reviewsNOW
A Pixar movie about beavers, humans and the bonds between them. A scathing documentary about the Alabama prison system. The latest installment in a long-running horror franchise. Which should you see, stream or skip? Find out in our review.
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Multiple people injured in early morning Asheville shooting
Victims taken to Mission Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after incident on North Lexington Avenue
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Strangeville: The mystery of Biltmore’s Halloween Room in Asheville
In the basement of America’s largest home, a painted room has fueled decades of rumor, curiosity and mystery.
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Hikes of WNC: Hardtimes Connector Trail in Bent Creek Experimental Forest
Bent Creek Experimental Forest has a wealth of hiking trails. One that is an especially good time is the Hardtimes Connector Trail, which connects with Deer Lake Lodge Loop for a solid 2 mile hike.
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United Way awards $800K to support Helene recovery in Buncombe County
Nine organizations receive funding for housing repairs, debris removal and recovery assistance
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Man found shot to death in Asheville early Saturday
Police say 27-year-old victim is city’s first homicide of 2026
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Tombstone Tales: The life and legacy of Dr. William Caldwell Tate in Morganton
His grave in Morganton marks the life of a nineteenth-century physician whose work carried him from country sickbeds to Civil War service.
