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Police: Driver charged in April crash that later claimed woman’s life
Crash investigation results in misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge, Asheville police say
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Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital
Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings
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I-26 eastbound lanes closed near Weaverville after crash
Closure affecting both lanes near U.S. 19 Business interchange
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Property taxes dominate Buncombe County budget debate
Residents urge commissioners to stick to revenue-neutral rate as officials propose spending plan above it
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Asheville rebuilding water system to handle storms after Helene
City plans upgrades to treat muddy water and protect infrastructure from extreme weather
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Heavy rain, strong storms expected in Asheville area
Mountains could see up to 2 inches of rain; isolated flooding possible
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Swannanoa Valley nonprofits share $125K in new grant funding
Community-driven endowment focuses on urgent needs like food, safety and education
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Mountain Gateway Museum opens gateway of opportunity for WNC teachers
This summer, middle school teachers from across Western North Carolina are invited to apply for a professional development opportunity at the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort, N.C.
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Heads up, Asheville: Storms could pack a punch Wednesday
Afternoon and evening storms may bring gusty winds, hail and heavy rain to WNC
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Weaverville’s Karlyn Pickens goes No. 1 in AUSL draft
Former coach calls Pickens’ journey “the greatest honor of my coaching career”
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Hurricanes don’t have to hit NC to impact Asheville area
Officials push early prep ahead of 2026 hurricane season
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Buncombe property appeal deadline is today
Board of Equalization to adjourn at 1 p.m.; more than 13,000 appeals already filed
2 weeks ago
Astros honor Asheville’s Schiavone as top minor leaguer for April
Tourists catcher piling up homers, RBIs in standout start to 2026 season
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Small earthquake recorded near Canton
Minor tremor is latest in string of quakes across southern Appalachians
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5 charged in Buncombe County AT&T wire theft ring
Investigation tied to widespread outages uncovers burn sites, stolen wire worth hundreds of thousands
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Federal, local officials meet in Asheville to discuss violent crime concerns
U.S. attorney says coordinated effort aims to disrupt gangs, support prevention and reduce violence
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Dr. Dog, Grace Bowers, more in ‘wave one’ of AVL Sounds Fest lineup
AVL Sounds Fest, a successor to Asheville music festival AVLFest, will be held across the city this August. Before tickets go on sale to the public today, the festival has announced "wave one" of its artist lineup.
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Swannanoa residents invited to review 20-year planning proposals
New Buncombe County poll asks residents to weigh in on land use, transportation and development priorities
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People at Work: Small-town service drives longtime Candler feed store
Tony Fisher says loyal customers, community ties and personal service set feed store apart from big-box retailers
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Spring crawl space check: What Western North Carolina homeowners should look for
A musty smell. Cold floors. Windows that fog up for no clear reason. If you’re noticing any of these issues in your home, your crawl space may be to blame.
