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17 hours ago in Housing, Local

Buncombe weighs Code Purple funding increase as shelter beds shrink

Pedestrians walk past Western Carolina Rescue Ministries in downtown Asheville.

County proposes more money for emergency winter shelter, but available beds and participating locations remain unconfirmed

19 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Asheville police say Flock search data deleted

APD reported 2.7 million network searches in three months but says detailed records are no longer available

21 hours ago in Community, Local, Outdoors, Sports

Weaver Park repairs continue after $800K renovation

The playground at Asheville's Weaver Park sits beside the baseball field, where city officials say repairs are expected to be completed by the end of December. Council members raised concerns about the $800,000 park renovation during an Oct. 22 agenda briefing.

Asheville council members press for answers on field repairs, playground problems and costs

2 days ago in Housing, Local

West Asheville residents raise concerns over homelessness

Trash and discarded belongings remain in a wooded area off Emma Road in West Asheville where a homeless encampment was previously located. Residents have raised concerns about trash, encampments and neighborhood conditions as city officials describe repeated cleanup and outreach efforts.

Residents report safety concerns, occupied vehicles and trash as city officials detail outreach and cleanup efforts

2 days ago in Asheville History, Local, Outdoors

Strangeville: Buried gold and the secrets of Bat Cave

Explorers navigate a narrow passage between towering rock walls inside Bat Cave in Henderson County. The cave, known for its unusual geological formations and legends of buried treasure, is protected by The Nature Conservancy and closed to the public. (Photo by Sue Cameron/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Lost treasure, towering rock chambers and a history wrapped in mystery

Entertainment

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.

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