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The intersection of Biltmore Avenue and John Walker Avenue in Asheville, near the site of a proposed 112-unit affordable apartment development. Asheville City Council authorized financing for the project Oct. 13, with construction expected to begin in December 2026.

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Asheville advances 135 affordable homes, $6M housing aid plan

City Council backs new housing developments and homelessness prevention efforts, but relief could take months or years

Construction continues on the future Interstate 26 Connector near Broadway in Asheville, as seen from Riverside Cemetery. The project remains on schedule, with additional lane closures and rolling roadblocks planned for Oct. 18-22, 2026.

3 weeks ago

I-26 Connector update: Lane closures, detours ahead

NCDOT plans overnight closures on I-40, rolling roadblocks on I-240 and daytime work on Riverside Drive

The weathered gravestone of Scottish botanist John Lyon stands at Riverside Cemetery in Asheville. Lyon died in 1814, and historical accounts say his remains were moved twice before reaching Riverside Cemetery.

3 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: The Asheville grave that moved twice

Scottish botanist John Lyon traveled the Appalachian wilderness collecting plants. His journey didn't end with his death in 1814.

3 weeks ago

828 Scoreboard: Week 9 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Oct. 16

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

3 weeks ago

Asheville design panel backs 8-story Drury hotel

The proposed 210-room hotel near Biltmore Village advances despite concerns about its size, flooding and pedestrian access

3 weeks ago

Asheville rally highlights impact of federal health care cuts

State lawmakers and patients warn that federal changes could leave more North Carolinians struggling to afford health care

Campaign signs line the entrance to West Asheville Branch Library, one of Buncombe County's 13 early voting locations. More than 7,000 people cast ballots across the county Thursday, Oct. 15, the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3 general election.

3 weeks ago

Buncombe County early voting draws 7,049 on first day

South Buncombe and Weaverville led turnout Thursday, while registered Democrats accounted for just over half of voters

3 weeks ago

Buncombe County urges residents to avoid outdoor burning

Gusty winds and dry vegetation raise fire concerns as a cold front approaches Western North Carolina

3 weeks ago

Warren Haynes reveals star-studded Christmas Jam lineup

Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov't Mule are among the acts announced for the Dec. 12 show

3 weeks ago

Medical emergency suspected in fatal Asheville crash

Police identify the 74-year-old driver who died after his SUV overturned near McDowell Street and Doctors Drive

3 weeks ago

Asheville performing arts center could open in 2035

City seeks financial partners for proposed 2,500-seat venue as concerns grow over parking and protecting The Block

3 weeks ago

Possible Asheville Helene recovery funding raises concerns

Board members question possible changes to funding for flood-damaged businesses still struggling two years after the storm

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, left, and City Council member Kim Roney are facing off in the Nov. 3 mayoral election. The candidates have differing views on government transparency, public safety and the city's priorities.

3 weeks ago

Asheville mayoral race: Where Manheimer and Roney stand

The mayoral candidates discuss private meetings, affordable housing, public safety and what they would change at City Hall

3 weeks ago

Crash closes U.S. 70 westbound lanes in Buncombe County

A crash with possible injuries has shut down westbound traffic near Old Lytle Cove Road

3 weeks ago

Buncombe County blood drive set for Oct. 30

Donors can give blood at Pack Memorial Library in Asheville and receive Halloween-themed treats

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Driver dies in crash on Asheville’s McDowell Street

Police say the driver died at Mission Hospital after Wednesday morning's crash

A storm drain along Congress Street near Choctaw Park in Asheville. The city is spending $900,000 on the first phase of a stormwater system assessment, beginning with the Nasty Branch watershed.

3 weeks ago

Asheville begins $900K review of aging stormwater system

The city's first comprehensive assessment in more than 30 years aims to identify flooding risks and prioritize repairs

Two people sit on a black metal bench beside a brick column with a Pritchard Park plaque, in a green, leafy city park with lampposts and banners in the background.

3 weeks ago

Asheville’s $166K landscaping contracts raise spending questions

Council approves two park maintenance contracts after questions about staffing, outsourcing and budget priorities

A still of Jethro Waters in “Gunfighter Paradise.”

3 weeks ago

UNC Asheville to screen locally filmed ‘Gunfighter Paradise’

Emmy-winning filmmaker Jethro Waters returns to campus Oct. 23 for a free screening and Q&A

3 weeks ago

From 86 to 36: Asheville faces big temperature swing

Temperatures could plunge 20 degrees by Saturday, with frost and freezing conditions possible in the mountains Sunday

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