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4 days ago

Ice storm expected to intensify after sunset across Asheville area

Buncombe County sheriff urges residents to stay off roads as freezing rain and sleet move in

4 days ago

Flurries, sleet begin in Western North Carolina as storm takes shape

Forecasters warn freezing rain totals remain uncertain; power outages and dangerous travel possible

4 days ago

Tombstone Tales: The hidden angel of Riverside Cemetery in Asheville

A marble figure, lost to ivy in summer and revealed each winter, is tied to a Southern literary legacy.

4 days ago

Asheville activates emergency plan ahead of winter storm

Bus service suspended, city facilities closed and parking restrictions in effect through the weekend

4 days ago

Winter Storm Fern bears down on Asheville area

Forecasters warn of crippling ice, power outages and dangerous travel beginning Saturday night

5 days ago

Surprises, snubs and ‘Sinners’: Unpacking the 2026 Oscar nominations

The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were presented Thursday morning by Danielle Brooks and Warren Wilson College alum Lewis Pullman, kicking off the race to Oscar gold this March. Read our breakdown of the surprises and snubs from the announcement.

5 days ago

Cult leader: How Cagney Larkin built a community for cult horror fans

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company has been a reliable locale for grabbing a beer, seeing a movie and eating a gigantic slice of pizza for years. Since October 2025, Cagney Larkin has made the theater the go-to spot for a good scare, too.

5 days ago

Buncombe County opens emergency shelters ahead of ice storm

Asheville area officials urge residents to stay indoors, prepare for power outages and seek shelter if needed

5 days ago

When the power goes out: How to stay informed in Asheville

Local AM, FM and Spanish-language stations and NOAA frequencies provide emergency alerts, weather updates and information during outages

5 days ago

APD investigating pedestrian death after West Asheville collision

Around 8:44 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, APD officers responded to a collision report at the 400 block of Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville.

5 days ago

Ice storm warning issued for Asheville area

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel, possible long-lasting power outages across Western North Carolina

5 days ago

Blue Ridge Parkway to close Friday ahead of winter storm

Closures expected in North Carolina and Virginia; travel strongly discouraged

5 days ago

Asheville offers free parking ahead of weekend storm

Residents urged to move vehicles off streets by Friday evening to allow snow plows to operate

5 days ago

Ice storm expected to peak in Asheville area on Sunday

Forecasters warn of dangerous ice accumulation, power outages and prolonged cold into next week

6 days ago

Winter made easier: 10 genius hacks for ice and snow removal

Quick, DIY and budget-friendly ways Asheville area residents can keep walkways and driveways clear

6 days ago

Asheville prepares water system ahead of winter storm

Water crews fully staffed, emergency generators ready at treatment plants and pump stations

6 days ago

Officials urge caution ahead of winter storm in Asheville area

Ice, dangerous roads and power outages expected; 72-hour preparedness recommended

6 days ago

USPS reviewing possible sites for new Swannanoa post office

Community has been without local mail service since Tropical Storm Helene more than a year ago

6 days ago

Hotels open to locals as winter storm threatens Asheville area

Travel discouraged amid snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures

6 days ago

Long live the King: Elvis the Skunk passes away at WNC Nature Center

The Western North Carolina Nature Center has lost one of its rockstar animals. This week, Elvis the Striped Skunk passed away at the age of 8, following a recent decline in health.

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Forecasters warn of bitter cold, possible significant accumulations and hazardous travel across WNC