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5 days ago

Sunny, cool week ahead for Asheville area

Sunny days and chilly nights continue; forecasters eye low fire risk and a weekend front

5 days ago

Father, daughter find $26,000 treasure in Mars Hill forest

Corey and Zoe uncover gold coins on Bailey Mountain Loop, then donate side winnings to Tropical Storm Helene relief

6 days ago

‘Ballad of a Small Player’ is a royal flush of style, but not substance – 828reviewsNOW

Edward Berger, director of the Oscar-winning films "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "Conclave," is back with his latest beautifully-shot bummer. "Ballad of a Small Player" stars Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a high-rolling gambler staving off his debt collectors in the casinos of Macau. Read more in our review.

6 days ago

Neighborhood meeting set for North Louisiana affordable housing plan

Meeting on Oct. 20 will cover plans for an affordable one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment project

6 days ago

Strangeville: The Haunted History of Woodfin’s Church of the Redeemer

An Asheville area hillside, a century-old chapel, and a ghost story that refuses to fade.

7 days ago

PHOTOS: Thousands fill Asheville’s Pack Square for ‘No Kings’ rally

Asheville event part of coordinated national protests opposing President Trump and 'threats to democracy'

7 days ago

Man shot and killed in Hendersonville; SBI assisting investigation

Investigators say shooting appears to be isolated incident

7 days ago

Rutherford County flock tests positive for avian flu

State officials confirm highly contagious HPAI in backyard poultry; low risk to humans

7 days ago

Marquee invites community out for ‘Good vs. Evil’ Halloween masquerade

The 3rd annual Marquee Masquerade, "Good vs. Evil," will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 at Marquee, 36 Foundy St.

1 week ago

Tombstone Tales: A simple twist of fate saved Leon Love’s life

A young soldier from Waynesville stood at the edge of war, then fate intervened. Leon Love’s story, carved in stone atop Dix Hill, reminds us how a single choice can change a life.

1 week ago

828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results

Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared

1 week ago

Couple found dead in Fairview home

No suspects or community threat identified in Noble Road case, Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says

1 week ago

GOP’s proposed map puts N.C. Democrat’s seat at risk

Plan could give GOP 11 of 14 U.S. House seats, analysis shows

1 week ago

Possible human remains found in Rutherford County

Bone found on Poors Ford Road may be linked to missing person case from June

1 week ago

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute listed for $30 million

Site built in 1963 includes more than 30 buildings, dorms, library, exhibits and dining facilities

1 week ago

Leaf-peeping and stargazing top weekend forecast for WNC

Saturday offers the best weather for outdoor activities in the Asheville area before Sunday rain

1 week ago

12 rehabilitated bear cubs released into North Carolina wild

The state’s pioneering cub rehabilitation program gives orphaned bears a second chance at life in the mountains and coastal plains

1 week ago

Asheville City Council shelves downtown social district plan

Officials say proposal doesn’t align with post-Helene recovery goals or neighborhood quality-of-life priorities

1 week ago

Putting the Y in ‘graveyard smash:’ YMCA to host Monster Mash dance

The YMCA of Western North Carolina must have been working out in the lab late one night. The Reuter Family YMCA in South Asheville will host a Monster Mash dance for the whole family this weekend.

1 week ago

Costume contest, carnival games and more at Lake Julian Fall-O-Ween

Buncombe County Parks & Recreation will host a Halloween-themed festival this weekend in Arden. The event, Fall-O-Ween, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18 at Lake Julian Park.

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U.S. 74 west lane to close in Clyde for bridge project traffic shift

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Five-day closure will prepare for new temporary bridge as $17.7 million replacement project continues

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Tombstone Tales: The Handmade Grave of Fannie Lou Swayngim

A handmade stone marker in Waynesville’s Green Hill Cemetery tells the story of a wife and mother whose 1935 grave reflects the humble artistry of mountain families.