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Construction crews rebuilding a bridge in the Pigeon River Gorge are also creating new bat habitat as part of a first-of-its-kind project in North Carolina.

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On I-40, a bridge rebuild makes room for bats

North Carolina transportation project incorporates bat habitats into new retaining wall in Pigeon River Gorge

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N.C. Arboretum gets a Little Crafty with nature-based market

Following in the footsteps of the recent "Trolls: A Field Study" exhibit and partnering with the organizers behind The Big Crafty, the North Carolina Arboretum will host The Little Crafty, a nature-based craft show, this weekend.

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High wind watch issued for Asheville area

Gusts up to 65 mph possible from Friday evening through Saturday, forecasters say

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New emergency alert system launches in Buncombe County

Rave replaces CodeRED following cyberattack; sign-up information coming soon

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No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper

There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's message to her 84-year-old mother's kidnapper.

4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Finland women’s Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

Finland women's hockey team's preliminary round-opening game against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting Finland's roster. The game was rescheduled to Feb. 12.

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Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’

When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.

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Canton residents warned of water loss, service interruptions

Officials ask residents to report signs of leaks, including pooling water or unusually low pressure

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Icy conditions prompt continuances for minor traffic, administrative cases

No “called and failed” orders will be issued for Thursday appearances, Buncombe County DA's office says

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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 6-8

This weekend, check out a play for Black History Month, have ice cream for breakfast or cheer for a puppy before the Super Bowl.

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Fork & Dagger: Character Study turns literature into liquid art

West Asheville bar transforms famous titles into thoughtful, well-crafted cocktails

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Drivers warn of black ice as crashes close lanes across Asheville area

Black ice reported on highways and secondary roads; crashes shut roadway lanes across the area

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Schools delay classes as light snow moves through Asheville area

light accumulations and patchy black ice expected during the morning commute

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Local artist ‘Tall Greg’ selected for inaugural residency at The Wyre

The Wyre, a new housing complex in the River Arts District, has announced that local painter Greg "Tall Greg" Carr will be its first tenant under the Brian Schick River Arts District Residency, a yearlong program designed to house local, working artists in exchange for artistic community engagement.