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3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Buncombe County deputies investigate death on Stradley Mountain Road

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said investigators are working to identify the person who died and determine what happened

Road Closed sign

3 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 West to close overnight Thursday in Asheville: What drivers need to know

The closure will stretch from Exit 44 to Exit 33, with a detour directing drivers to I-40

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3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Black Mountain Public Safety Building: Town to discuss next steps

The building was deemed unsafe after inspections found structural problems, flooding and other issues that worsened after Helene

Suwana’s Thai Orchid’s Pad Prik Khing with catfish combines green beans, bell peppers, carrots and kaffir lime leaf in a rich Thai curry stir-fry sauce.

3 weeks ago in Food & Drink, Local

Fork & Dagger: Suwana’s Thai Orchid serves some of Asheville’s best Thai food

From its Prik Khing sauce to its Thom Kha soup, this downtown Thai restaurant remains a five-fork favorite

3 weeks ago in Sports

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Ms. Lauryn Hill on the Diaspora Calling! festival in the UK, the Fugees’ legacy and D’Angelo

On Friday, Hill will bring her Diaspora Calling! festival to the U.K. for the first time, marking 10 years since its inaugural edition in Brooklyn. The event, hosted by Dave Chappelle and featuring performances by Erykah Badu, YG Marley, Zion Marley, Giggs, Fireboy DML and other artists, will be held at The National Bowl in nearby Milton Keynes.

3 weeks ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The site of the proposed Terrace at River Hills affordable housing development is shown near the River Hills Shopping Center off Swannanoa River Road in Asheville. The development would be located next to the Asheville Chuck E. Cheese at 104 River Hills Road.

3 weeks ago in Housing, Local

Buncombe County considers expanding housing aid as applications surge

About 1,147 applications have been submitted for the county's expanded housing assistance program, with renters making up 75% of requests

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 7-9

Sourwood Festival, AVL Sounds Fest, Asheville Comedy Festival, John Mulaney, First Friday events, theater and back-to-school activities are among the weekend events across WNC.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

‘Spider-Man,’ samurai and ‘I Want Your Sex’: New movies to see in August 2026

Want to know if "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is worth your time? Looking for a cool indie to watch? Read on for our reviews of new movies to see this August.

3 weeks ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Fentanyl, crack cocaine seized in Swannanoa drug bust

71-year-old Larry O'Connor Green was arrested by Buncombe County Sheriff's Office deputies for fentanyl trafficking and other drug charges.

3 weeks ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local, On The Town

ABCCM to break ground on expanded Veterans Restoration Quarters facility

Later this month, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry will hold the groundbreaking ceremony for its revitalized Veterans Restoration Quarters, a 250-bed veterans housing and services facility.

Mission Hospital sign in front of landscaped gardens and a modern brick building under a blue sky with clouds, a welcoming campus view.

3 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Mission Hospital in ‘substantial compliance’ after CMS scrutiny

Mission says it has addressed concerns raised during a January inspection that resulted in an "immediate jeopardy" finding

3 weeks ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative

When CBS ended "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" earlier this year, it also shuttered the program's robust music offerings — a major blow for artists whose television platform was already dwindling.

3 weeks ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

3 weeks ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tupac Shakur was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Here’s who was there that night

New details about one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries — the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur — could finally come to light in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

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12 minutes ago in Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Sports

Weaverville indoor pickleball courts set to open by early October

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Ballcrank Pickleball Club, a new indoor pickleball facility, is set to open in Weaverville in just a few weeks. The space will host 12 pickleball courts, a pro shop, bathrooms and showers and an outdoor patio, as well as the potential for a restaurant down the line. 

4 hours ago in Local

Live music coming to Eliada Corn Maze for first time in 2026

The 8-acre maze opens Sept. 26 with tractor rides, corn cannons, food trucks and, for the first time, live music coming to Eliada Corn Maze for first time in 2026