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3 weeks ago

Asheville receives nearly $7M in additional Helene recovery funding

Federal, state money to repair North Fork spillway and storm-damaged infrastructure

3 weeks ago

Early voting tops 30,000 in Buncombe County ahead of primary election

Polls open at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at 80 county polling sites; voters must go to assigned locations and present photo ID

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Lakeview Putt and Play adds sixth week to popular summer camp

Arden program for ages 7-12 emphasizes outdoor play, mini golf and creative activities

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Asheville faces chilly start to the week

Spotty showers possible Monday and Tuesday; highs rebound into the 70s by midweek

FILE - A total lunar eclipse, known as the blood moon, is visible between skyscrapers Friday, March 14, 2025, in downtown Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

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Early risers can catch rare blood moon before sunrise Tuesday

Find a clear western horizon to see the fleeting red moon before it sets at sunrise

Three weeks into his new life in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Jeremy Johnson is still discovering Asheville one trail, waterfall and customer at a time.

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People at Work: Jeremy Johnson finds new road, new trails in Asheville

Traveling O’Reilly Auto Parts store employee brings a love of mechanics and life on the move

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Manheimer, Roney face off in Asheville mayor’s race

Candidates highlight differing approaches to housing, recovery and city governance

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Crowded Asheville City Council race heads to March 3 primary

Housing, recovery and budget concerns dominate campaign priorities

Courtney Booth, Katie Kurdys and Martin Moore

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Buncombe County DA race takes shape ahead of March primary

Three Democrats outline approaches to crime prevention, prosecution and reform as longtime district attorney retires

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March concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month

Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.

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Hikes of WNC: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Loop

The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is one of Asheville's lesser-known treasures. In addition to an interactive museum, an information desk and a gift shop, the visitor center is home to a 1.2 mile trail loop, complete with a road crossing on the parkway itself.

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Miller seeks third term as GOP race forms for Buncombe sheriff

Primary on March 3 will determine party nominees for November election

Priorix measles, mumps and rubella vaccines are prepared at Children's Minnesota on Nov. 20, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Devi Shastri)

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What to know about measles cases increasing in North Carolina

State health officials outline symptoms, risks and vaccine recommendations

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Queens of the Hive: Hive Ambition plans buzzy event for female entrepreneurs

Next month, 10 different Western North Carolina women's business groups will unite for a business social. The event is organized by Hive Ambition, a community hub for female entrepreneurs.

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APD officer resigns following child abuse, DWI, public urination charges

The Asheville Police Department has announced that Officer Beauregard "Beau" Terence Baley has resigned from the force following his arrest and an internal investigation earlier this month.

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Black Mountain venue plans tribute to late blues legend Kat Williams

Katrina "Kat" Williams, a beloved community member and blues legend, passed away at age 58 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. This weekend, a collective of local musicians will perform a tribute show to the artist in Black Mountain, N.C.