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3 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 Connector update: Blasting nears end at first site
No additional blasting is expected next week, but existing road closures and detours remain in place
3 hours ago in Local
Flood watch, wind alerts issued for Asheville, WNC
Isaias could bring flash flooding, landslides and power outages this weekend, with wind gusts up to 60 mph in higher elevations
4 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
NC bears are hungry, and they’re showing up at homes
A Biltmore Forest resident describes frightening encounters as wildlife officials warn that bears are searching for food ahead of winter
7 hours ago in Local
Storm preparedness checklist for Asheville and WNC
From emergency supplies to power outages and flooding, here's what to have on hand before severe weather hits
7 hours ago in Local, Politics
Asheville, Buncombe County candidates: A 2026 election guide
Find candidates for local offices, the General Assembly and Congress, with links to campaign websites and public campaign pages
Entertainment
7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
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