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4 weeks ago
New DHS Secretary visits Chimney Rock, addresses immigration, FEMA
United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, in his first official trip since taking the cabinet position on March 24, visited Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, N.C., assessing damage from Tropical Storm Helene and speaking to local leaders.
4 weeks ago
Looking Glass Fire prompts trail, road closures in Transylvania County
Fire fueled by downed trees from Tropical Storm Helene; exact size unknown
4 weeks ago
NCDOT to put all-way stop at Aiken and New Stock roads in Buncombe County
Updated traffic pattern expected to cut serious injury crashes by more than 90 percent
4 weeks ago
Eaton to add 300 jobs in Buncombe County expansion
Growth at Arden and Avery Creek sites driven by demand for electrical equipment
4 weeks ago
Former Buncombe pretrial official indicted in obstruction case
Investigation tied to supervision of suspect in fatal multi-county rampage
4 weeks ago
Asheville roundtable targets federal plan affecting protected forests
MountainTrue, Sierra Club among groups urging public comment on Roadless Rule changes
4 weeks ago
Forest Service overhaul could impact Asheville research hubs
No closures announced, but consolidation plan may shift roles at Southern Research Station
4 weeks ago
Mulch matters: What Western North Carolina homeowners should know this spring
Carolina Mulch Plus owner and Builders Association president Mark Gould shares what homeowners should know before refreshing their garden beds.
4 weeks ago
YMCA of WNC joins nationwide campaign to protect kids online
The Five Days of Action campaign is a week-long program designed to share ways to protect children from sexual abuse, especially in digital spaces.
4 weeks ago
Pedestrian killed in Airport Road crash, APD investigating
The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal South Asheville motor vehicle collision which resulted in the death of Andrew Robert Angstead, 31, a pedestrian.
4 weeks ago
Free concert alert: ‘Stomp and Holler’ at Downtown After 5
The first Downtown After 5 concert of the year, "Stomp and Holler Night," will be held next weekend at Pack Square Park, located in the center of downtown Asheville.
4 weeks ago
New take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ coming to Flat Rock Playhouse
A fresh new adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is coming to Flat Rock Playhouse next month. According to the Flat Rock theater, the retelling will transform the story for the stage while retaining its essential emotional elements.
4 weeks ago
Senior communities offer built-in nutrition support for residents
Chef-prepared meals and tailored diets help manage chronic conditions
1 month ago
People at Work: Local chocolatier cooks up major step for family business
Molly Cook, the chocolatier behind Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates, a chocolate company she owns and operates with her husband, John Cook, is preparing a big step for her local business.
1 month ago
Easter traditions come alive at Asheville basilica
Families gather for Holy Saturday blessing of baskets rooted in Eastern European customs
