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4 hours ago in Housing, Local

Asheville’s 524-unit apartment plan raises flood safety concerns

An overgrown property along Swannanoa River Road in Asheville is part of the site proposed for a 524-unit apartment development. The project has raised concerns among city design reviewers about flooding and emergency evacuation routes.

A proposed development along Swannanoa River Road faces questions about emergency exits, flooding and traffic

6 hours ago in Local, Sports

Asheville Tourists’ Brian DeWine wins national MiLB award

DeWine's honor follows a $40 million ballpark renovation and record attendance in 2026

8 hours ago in Business, Local

Asheville approves $175K to help downtown businesses

The intersection of Eagle and Market streets in downtown Asheville is among the areas slated for improvements. Asheville City Council has approved $175,000 to help downtown businesses affected by construction on several city streets.

Funding aims to keep customers coming during construction on Lexington, Coxe, Eagle and Market streets

1 day ago in Local, Outdoors

First snow falls in NC mountains as freeze warning looms

Mount Mitchell sees snow as temperatures plunge across Western North Carolina

1 day ago in Community, Housing, Local

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

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.

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

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle

Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...

2 days ago in Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in...

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