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An Asheville firefighter works at the scene of a fire on Riverside Drive. The Asheville Fire Department says I-26 Connector construction has forced crews responding in the Hill Street and Riverside Drive area to adjust their routes.

4 weeks ago

I-26 Connector construction changes routes for Asheville firefighters

Fire crews are taking different routes in some areas as construction and congestion reshape travel

4 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Parkway reopens more sections after Helene

458 of 469 miles are accessible as fall travel picks up in Western North Carolina

4 weeks ago

Pedestrian seriously injured in Patton Avenue crash

Asheville police say pedestrian was in crosswalk with right of way; driver cited

4 weeks ago

Buncombe County 2026 election: Key voting dates

Registration ends Oct. 9, early voting begins Oct. 15 and Election Day is Nov. 3

4 weeks ago

Dam Slam brings French Broad dam debate to Asheville

Artists and environmental advocates will use fish, puppets and a parade to highlight river barriers Oct. 17

Green I-26 Asheville Connector road sign with construction equipment in background and American flag nearby, in a construction site setting

4 weeks ago

I-26 blasting to slow traffic near Exit 25 Tuesday

Drivers should expect brief delays in both directions around 11 a.m. as I-26 Connector work continues

1 month ago

Third suspect charged in Asheville’s Atkinson Street shooting

Police say Trevon Demarkus Stone is in federal custody on unrelated charges

1 month ago

Buncombe commissioners to weigh health center grant, housing changes

Tuesday’s agenda also includes a recycling pilot and $290,000 in proposed Sheriff’s Office spending

1 month ago

East Fork Pottery incentives head to Buncombe vote

Commissioners will consider up to $21,000 for the company’s $2.5 million Asheville expansion

1 month ago

Swannanoa sidewalks move forward with $1.76M in grants

Buncombe commissioners also will hear public input on another $719,400 for engineering and right-of-way costs

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