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Orange Peel unveils Hellbender, a new outdoor music venue, along Swannanoa River

The Orange Peel has announced a new outdoor music venue named for North Carolina's favorite salamander. Hellbender by the Orange Peel will open this summer along the Swannanoa River.

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Morning wrecks cause major delays on I-26 near Asheville

Road closure and lane shutdown reported near Exits 33 and 37 in Buncombe County

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Polls open across Buncombe County for March 3 primary

Voting underway at 80 locations until 7:30 p.m.; photo ID required and absentee ballots due tonight

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Asheville teeing up tourism influx with 3 major sporting events

2026 is set to be a historic year for Asheville sports. Following the SoCon basketball tournament this weekend, track, baseball and golf championships have each been scheduled for later this year. Officials hope the events will bring a major tourism boost with them.

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Build your future. Own your success. Join the 100% employee-owned MB HAYNES family

At MB HAYNES Corporation, we don’t just build structures — we build people, careers, and futures.

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5 ways to make your home and yard more bird-friendly

Every spring and fall, millions of birds pass over the mountains of Western North Carolina, following the Atlantic Flyway by the light of the moon and stars on journeys that span continents. The choices we make in our homes and backyards can help them safely reach their next stop.

4 weeks ago

Asheville receives nearly $7M in additional Helene recovery funding

Federal, state money to repair North Fork spillway and storm-damaged infrastructure

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Early voting tops 30,000 in Buncombe County ahead of primary election

Polls open at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at 80 county polling sites; voters must go to assigned locations and present photo ID

4 weeks ago

Lakeview Putt and Play adds sixth week to popular summer camp

Arden program for ages 7-12 emphasizes outdoor play, mini golf and creative activities

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Asheville faces chilly start to the week

Spotty showers possible Monday and Tuesday; highs rebound into the 70s by midweek

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Early risers can catch rare blood moon before sunrise Tuesday

Find a clear western horizon to see the fleeting red moon before it sets at sunrise

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People at Work: Jeremy Johnson finds new road, new trails in Asheville

Traveling O’Reilly Auto Parts store employee brings a love of mechanics and life on the move

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Manheimer, Roney face off in Asheville mayor’s race

Candidates highlight differing approaches to housing, recovery and city governance

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Crowded Asheville City Council race heads to March 3 primary

Housing, recovery and budget concerns dominate campaign priorities

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Buncombe County DA race takes shape ahead of March primary

Three Democrats outline approaches to crime prevention, prosecution and reform as longtime district attorney retires

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March concert calendar: Live music in Asheville this month

Your go‑to guide for the best live music happening around town this month.

4 weeks ago

Hikes of WNC: Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Loop

The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center is one of Asheville's lesser-known treasures. In addition to an interactive museum, an information desk and a gift shop, the visitor center is home to a 1.2 mile trail loop, complete with a road crossing on the parkway itself.

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Mountain movie palaces: Tryon Theatre, Tryon, N.C.

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Thousands gather in Asheville for third ‘No Kings’ rally

Demonstration draws large crowd downtown as part of regional protests