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2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Possible Asheville Helene recovery funding raises concerns

Board members question possible changes to funding for flood-damaged businesses still struggling two years after the storm

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, left, and City Council member Kim Roney are facing off in the Nov. 3 mayoral election. The candidates have differing views on government transparency, public safety and the city's priorities.

2 weeks ago in Local, Politics

Asheville mayoral race: Where Manheimer and Roney stand

The mayoral candidates discuss private meetings, affordable housing, public safety and what they would change at City Hall

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why maintaining muscle matters during weight loss, and how to do it

GoodRx reports that maintaining muscle during weight loss is crucial for health.

2 weeks ago in Local, Native Advertising

Crash closes U.S. 70 westbound lanes in Buncombe County

A crash with possible injuries has shut down westbound traffic near Old Lytle Cove Road

2 weeks ago in Sports

Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS

The Milwaukee Brewers hit the second-fewest home runs in baseball during the regular season, even as they topped the majors with 103 wins. Maybe they were saving their biggest swings for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween

Campus Insights Media on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween. 

2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local

Buncombe County blood drive set for Oct. 30

Donors can give blood at Pack Memorial Library in Asheville and receive Halloween-themed treats

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Oct. 16-18

Explore things to do in Asheville and WNC Oct. 16-18, including fall festivals, the Woolly Worm Festival, Haunted Trail, live music and outdoor activities.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising

Driver dies in crash on Asheville’s McDowell Street

Police say the driver died at Mission Hospital after Wednesday morning's crash

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

When is it too late to get a flu shot?

GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.

A storm drain along Congress Street near Choctaw Park in Asheville. The city is spending $900,000 on the first phase of a stormwater system assessment, beginning with the Nasty Branch watershed.

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

Asheville begins $900K review of aging stormwater system

The city's first comprehensive assessment in more than 30 years aims to identify flooding risks and prioritize repairs

Two people sit on a black metal bench beside a brick column with a Pritchard Park plaque, in a green, leafy city park with lampposts and banners in the background.

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

Asheville’s $166K landscaping contracts raise spending questions

Council approves two park maintenance contracts after questions about staffing, outsourcing and budget priorities

A still of Jethro Waters in “Gunfighter Paradise.”

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Local

UNC Asheville to screen locally filmed ‘Gunfighter Paradise’

Emmy-winning filmmaker Jethro Waters returns to campus Oct. 23 for a free screening and Q&A

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

The conflict from over the weekend, involving a high-priced mechanical bird, is raising more issues than just the quality of customer service. It's also a case study in power dynamics, and the differential that exists between someone with a high profile and those without.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1

Freddy Peralta threw six innings of four-hit ball, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single after José Ramírez's fielding error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night to even the AL Championship Series at 1-1.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL star’s estranged wife

A Miami jury on Tuesday found Tyreek Hill liable for two counts of battery but not liable for the eight remaining claims made by Lakeeta Vaccaro — ending the high-profile civil trial involving the NFL wide receiver and his estranged wife.

2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors

From 86 to 36: Asheville faces big temperature swing

Temperatures could plunge 20 degrees by Saturday, with frost and freezing conditions possible in the mountains Sunday

Talks about bringing a Costco Wholesale store to Enka Commerce Park have resumed weeks after the retailer stepped away from the project over rising costs, according to city officials.

2 weeks ago in Business, Community, Local

Asheville City Council unanimously approves Costco

Costco officials say the Enka-area store could open in spring 2028, but traffic and tree preservation remain concerns

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale

"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

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16 hours ago in Local

Patton Avenue Goodwill trash compactor catches fire a year after warehouse fire

Blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighters

17 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

UPDATE: Man wanted for attempted murder sought after Arden break-in

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Deputies searched by ground and air for Durrell Marquise Norris, who has several outstanding warrants unrelated to Monday's incident