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Marion man charged with felony after carrying pot into McDowell County jail

Brandon Lee Henry, 38, was arrested on domestic assault charges and transported to the McDowell County Detention Center, where he was discovered to be in possession of marijuana.

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North Carolina ranks high for business, last for workers

CNBC and Oxfam offer sharply different views of North Carolina’s economy

The Biltmore Station sign stands in front of the property at 2 Hendersonville Road, where Drury Hotels is proposing a 210-room hotel.

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Drury Hotels proposes 210-room hotel in Biltmore Village

$40 million project would replace Helene-damaged buildings at Biltmore Station in Asheville

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Asheville weather: Heat returns before rain chances increase Friday

Temperatures climb through the week before showers and thunderstorms return across Western North Carolina

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Toilet paper tariffs: UNC Asheville professor explains trade war impact on Asheville

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have escalated this summer. UNC Asheville economics professor Robert Tatum explains how Asheville could be impacted by the latest tariffs.

Tall beige brick building with a stepped red-tile crown rises behind green trees under a clear blue sky with a small white cloud nearby.

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Asheville council to consider tenant protections, Deaverview plan

Council will also consider a $4.2 million Helene recovery budget amendment and plans for a new ART facility

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Buncombe voters will decide whether to authorize $70M in bonds

The proposed housing and open-space bonds come four years after voters approved $70 million for the same priorities

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Flash Flood Warning issued for McDowell, Rutherford counties

Flooding has been reported near Sugar Hill, with Lake Lure and Chimney Rock also at risk

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Which Asheville area government offices are closing for Labor Day 2026?

This Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, county and city government offices across Western North Carolina will be closing in observation of the holiday. Read our list.

Dark storm clouds hang over West Asheville on Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms swept across Buncombe County, bringing damaging winds, downed trees and widespread power outages.

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for 3 WNC counties

Buncombe, Henderson and Polk counties included in warning

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Asheville High School hits ‘final stretch’ of culinary classroom expansion

Asheville High School has been cooking up a new space for culinary students with a renovation reflecting professional kitchen standards.

Evidence markers are placed in the parking lot of a business on North French Broad Avenue in downtown Asheville following an early Wednesday officer-involved shooting.

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Biltmore Avenue shooting: No arrests announced by Asheville police

APD says the investigation remains active more than two months after the shooting

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CFWNC awards $395K to Asheville area conservation projects

Grants will support UNC Asheville’s Community Lumber Project and efforts to expand wildlife crossings across North Carolina

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Asheville documentary about George Masa to tour Japan

Following the April premiere of "A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story," a documentary about Appalachian Trail photographer George Masa, filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will be taking his movie to Japan, Masa's home country, for a four-stop tour.

Festivalgoers enjoy the sights, sounds and food at the annual North Carolina Apple Festival in downtown Hendersonville.

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Photos: Apple Festival fills downtown Hendersonville

Festivalgoers, vendors, food and live music fill downtown Hendersonville during the annual event

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What’s on the 2026 Buncombe County ballot besides candidates?

Here's a look at the five ballot questions voters will see in November, including property taxes, income taxes, voter ID and county bonds

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828 Scoreboard: Week 3 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 4

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PGA TOUR, meet Lakeview Putt and Play: Mini golf venue finds new exposure through big tournament

The US Prominigolf Association North Carolina Open will be held later this month at Lakeview Putt and Play in Arden, N.C., just days before the PGA TOUR comes to the Asheville area.

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A hot start, then a big cooldown for Labor Day weekend

Asheville could see strong storms Saturday before cooler weather arrives Sunday

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Asheville Regional Airport increases most daily rates in parking overhaul

Next week, the Asheville Regional Airport will implement a new parking model. The update is intended to "introduce simplified parking options to make parking choices clearer and improve the customer experience," the airport said.

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Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament has been major draw for WNC, officials say

The Biltmore Championship Asheville, the first PGA Tour golf tournament in the Asheville area in over 80 years, has been a major draw for Western North Carolina, Explore Asheville said.

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Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.