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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

1 week ago

Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital

Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings

1 week ago

I-26 eastbound lanes closed near Weaverville after crash

Closure affecting both lanes near U.S. 19 Business interchange

1 week ago

Property taxes dominate Buncombe County budget debate

Residents urge commissioners to stick to revenue-neutral rate as officials propose spending plan above it

1 week ago

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

1 week ago

Swannanoa Valley nonprofits share $125K in new grant funding

Community-driven endowment focuses on urgent needs like food, safety and education

1 week ago

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

1 week ago

Weaverville’s Karlyn Pickens goes No. 1 in AUSL draft

Former coach calls Pickens’ journey “the greatest honor of my coaching career”

1 week ago

Hurricanes don’t have to hit NC to impact Asheville area

Officials push early prep ahead of 2026 hurricane season

1 week ago

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

2 weeks ago

Small earthquake recorded near Canton

Minor tremor is latest in string of quakes across southern Appalachians

2 weeks ago

5 charged in Buncombe County AT&T wire theft ring

Investigation tied to widespread outages uncovers burn sites, stolen wire worth hundreds of thousands

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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.

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28 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Loving held without bond in Buncombe triple homicide case

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Bearded man in a brown prison jumpsuit behind a metal bar enclosure, looking toward the camera.

Prosecutors say Devan Loving and teen co-defendant admitted involvement

2 hours ago in Sports

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

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The Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final for the eighth time since relocating to Denver courtesy of a Brett Kulak goal in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5. It's just the second time in the last nine playoff appearances the Avalanche have made it past the second round.