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3 weeks ago in Business, Local

Asheville weighs River Arts District’s future after Helene

City leaders are weighing how to rebuild the flood-damaged district while preparing for future flooding

Nora Mae “Aunt Mae” Gilliam stands with children outside the tiny Broad River Community Library, which she operated in rural Buncombe County beginning in 1938. The 12-by-12-foot log building served residents with books and other reading materials.

3 weeks ago in Asheville History, Community, Education, Local, Native Advertising

Tombstone Tales: Aunt Mae brought books to Broad River

Nora Mae Gilliam ran a 12-by-12-foot Buncombe County library where books crowded the shelves and children exchanged them through school-bus windows

3 weeks ago in Local, Sports

828 Scoreboard: Week 7 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Oct. 2

Mission Hospital

4 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, Local

Mission Health antitrust lawsuit heads toward settlement

Agreement in principle could end yearslong legal fight over health care competition in Western North Carolina

Traffic moves through the I-26 Connector construction zone in Asheville, seen from across the French Broad River.

4 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector update: Lane closures set for next week in Asheville

Northbound traffic near Broadway will be affected as crews continue rock removal and slope stabilization

Eric Lee Anderson Sr.

4 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Asheville man faces fentanyl trafficking charge

Police say Eric Lee Anderson Sr. fled officers on an e-bike before being arrested

Ted E. Tourist, the Asheville Tourists’ mascot, surprises kindergartners at Johnston Elementary School during the school’s annual Bear Breakfast on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.

4 weeks ago in Education, Local

Johnston Elementary’s Bear Breakfast brings big surprise

Asheville kindergartners received stuffed bears, decorated tiny T-shirts and got a surprise visit from Ted E. Tourist

A hotel in Asheville’s River Arts District is seen on a fall morning. Buncombe County lodging sales rose nearly 11% in July, even as hotel demand and occupancy dipped from a year earlier.

4 weeks ago in Business, Local

Asheville tourism revenue increases as hotel demand slips

Buncombe County lodging sales jumped nearly 11% in July, but hotels sold fewer rooms than a year ago

4 weeks ago in Business, Local

Asheville Costco heads to key zoning hearing

City staff recommends approval of the Enka store, with 914 parking spaces, 32 fuel pumps and several development modifications

4 weeks ago in Trending, World

Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack

Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries...

4 weeks ago in Sports

Marcus Mariota to start for Commanders against Colts in London with Jayden Daniels ruled out

Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will get his second straight start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday when Washington faces...

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...

4 weeks ago in Sports

Browns didn’t ‘swing and miss’ with Deshaun Watson after all

A deal that was a disaster for four years is suddenly producing some hits. After Browns owner Jimmy Haslam called the trade "a big swing and miss," Watson beat...

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Native Advertising

Breast self-awareness: What changes should you look for?

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn why knowing how your breasts normally look and feel matters and what changes should be discussed with a health care provider.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset

The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show

Two months past his 90th birthday, Buddy Guy is still up for a little bragging, a lot of cursing and a long night of partying.

4 weeks ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 win in Game 3

The four-time WNBA MVP, who had a verbal encounter with a Fever fan in Indiana two nights earlier, scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to...

4 weeks ago in Sports

Braves hit 3 homers and Chris Sale closes out 6-2 win over Phillies to win Wild Card Series

After hitting into two double plays during the Atlanta Braves' loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Michael Harris II was eager for...

The building at 123 Lyman St. in Asheville’s River Arts District is slated to become the first building of the planned RAD Creative Campus. The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority has approved more than $2.1 million in tourism-tax funding for the building.

4 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

RAD Creative Campus gets $2.1 million tourism grant

The Buncombe County TDA award will help fund the first building, but the foundation must buy the property by December 2027

Two people who appear to be experiencing homelessness sit on a bench in Asheville. Concerns about homelessness and public safety in West Asheville have drawn increased attention from residents and city leaders.

4 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

West Asheville homelessness concerns grow along Haywood Road

Residents have raised public safety and quality-of-life concerns as city leaders take a closer look at conditions in the neighborhood

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