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1 hour ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Flu-like, COVID-like ER visits tick up in Asheville area
State health officials report modest increases in WNC, while respiratory illness activity remains low statewide
3 hours ago in Local
Asheville City Council weighs housing, spending in five-year plan
Housing, city services and spending were among the issues discussed during an Oct. 29 planning retreat
4 hours ago in Local, Politics
Asheville election night watch parties: Where to go
Candidates, political parties and local groups plan election night gatherings across Asheville as voters head to the polls
21 hours ago in Local
Third suspect arrested in double homicide case in Arden
Suspect was taken into custody on Nov. 2 after Oct. 24 fatal shootings of 2 men in Arden
23 hours ago in Local
‘Quiet phase coming to an end’: Transylvania County part of Ecusta Trail fully funded
City of Brevard says construction could begin as early as next summer or late fall
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment
Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume
Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."
2 days ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising
November 2026 concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC
From national touring acts to local and emerging artists, November’s concert calendar offers plenty of ways for Asheville and Western North Carolina communities to gather around live music.
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