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5 days ago
I-40 ramp closures planned at Old Fort
Exits 72 and 73 will close one at a time Sunday evening for paving and striping
6 days ago
Asheville Regional Airport president wins leadership award after Tropical Storm Helene
Lew Bleiweis, president and CEO of Asheville Regional Airport, has been recognized for distinguished service after over 25 years as an accredited airport executive, including during Tropical Storm Helene.
6 days ago
Buncombe County 2026 tax bills are in the mail
Most property owners will receive 2026 tax bills soon. Here’s when payments are due, how to appeal and where to get help
6 days ago
828 scoreboard: Storms shake up Week 1 of high school football
Asheville area games kick off as thunderstorms force dozens of schedule changes
7 days ago
Mountaineer Inn submitted for National Register of Historic Places consideration
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County has mailed in a Study List application for the Mountaineer Inn's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The application is the first step for properties under consideration for the list.
7 days ago
Flood advisory in effect as torrential rains hit Asheville
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office has issued a flood advisory warning until 9:30 p.m. this evening due to heavy rainfall in south central Buncombe County.
7 days ago
Four people 19 or younger arrested in Asheville armed robbery
The Asheville Police Department arrested two young adults and two juveniles in connection with an assault and armed robbery that occurred near downtown Asheville last night.
7 days ago
Dogwood Court drug bust: Over 50 grams of fentanyl seized in arrest
Three people were arrested on drug trafficking charges last week after an investigation by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Illegal Gun Reduction and Narcotics Task Force.
7 days ago
I-26 Connector: French Broad River construction begins
Temporary causeway work starts as Asheville highway project moves forward
7 days ago
Leaf Global Arts announces end of operations amid financial challenges
In an open letter to the community, Leaf Global Arts announced that Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, would mark the end of the arts programming organization in its current form, citing financial difficulties.
7 days ago
No new developments in Biltmore Avenue shooting, APD says
Asheville police say there is nothing new to report in the investigation after detectives previously identified several suspects and executed more than 25 warrants and subpoenas
1 week ago
Fall HVAC maintenance in Asheville: Why you should schedule service before cooler weather arrives
When should you schedule fall HVAC maintenance? MB HAYNES explains why Asheville and Western North Carolina homeowners don't have to wait for cooler weather to start planning ahead.
1 week ago
Asheville property targeted in drug, prostitution nuisance case
Property on Brookshire Street will be turned over to a family member and must meet city codes
1 week ago
Asheville weather: Storms, flooding possible Friday
Strong thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, downpours and isolated flash flooding to Asheville and Buncombe County
1 week ago
UNC Asheville students help identify weakness in drug-resistant staph bacteria
A paper published by a University of North Carolina Asheville biology professor and a team of 12 students has identified a promising development for combating drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or staph bacteria.
1 week ago
Ending Flock wouldn’t end Asheville’s license plate surveillance
Council will vote Tuesday on Flock as APD continues using 162 Axon ALPR cameras
1 week ago
NC Medicaid changes: Spanish-language town hall set for Aug. 25
NCDHHS will explain upcoming federal and state changes and resources available to people affected by the new rules.
1 week ago
3 Asheville-area high schools rank among NC’s top 100
Nesbitt Discovery Academy landed at No. 6, followed by School of Inquiry and Life Sciences and Hendersonville High School
1 week ago
Earth Fare says Westgate shops will continue operating for ‘years’ despite UNC Health sale
Westgate Shopping Center was purchased by UNC Health as a potential new hospital earlier this summer. Then, the Westgate Parkway flyover was closed to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project. However, current Westgate businesses are not going anywhere anytime soon.
1 week ago
Asheville Fire Department opens Explorer Program for teens
Teens ages 14-18 can apply for the hands-on program offering firefighting training, mentorship and leadership skills
