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6 days ago

Don’t panic, prepare: Emergency kit essentials

Storm prep 101: What Asheville area residents should keep on hand in case of a crisis

6 days ago

Winter storm looms: Safety tips for Asheville area residents

Preparation can prevent accidents and life-threatening conditions

6 days ago

Asheville area braces for weekend winter storm

Residents advised to shelter in place, stay off roads, stock up on essentials and plan for power outages

6 days ago

Ice threat grows ahead of weekend winter storm

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel and prolonged power outages in Asheville area

6 days ago

Fork & Dagger: Thai Pearl delivers a city feel with uneven flavor

The small West Asheville eatery charms with ambiance and hospitality, but the menu doesn’t always deliver

6 days ago

Vehicle fire shuts down two lanes of I-40 eastbound

Heavy delays reported near Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville

6 days ago

Barn fire spreads into woods, burns 24 acres in Leicester

Two non-residential structures destroyed; no injuries reported

7 days ago

Renovation causes section of White Horse Black Mountain to collapse

A section of local music venue White Horse Black Mountain collapsed earlier today during construction work on the building. No one was injured during the accident.

7 days ago

Winter storm watch issued for Asheville area

Gov. Stein declares emergency ahead of weekend winter storm

7 days ago

8-acre wildfire breaks out in Leicester

A wildfire sparked this morning in the Leicester, N.C. area, drawing attention from passersby and local fire response teams.

7 days ago

Protect your home: Heating, plumbing experts MB HAYNES offer winter weather tips

When winter temperatures drop across Western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, your home’s heating system and plumbing face extra strain. Freezing weather can lead to no-heat emergencies, frozen pipes, burst lines and costly water damage. Read MB HAYNES' expert advice for preventing damage to your home.

7 days ago

Safe, unconventional ways to stay warm without power

From hot water bottles to indoor tents, creative ways Asheville area residents can keep the cold at bay without electricity

7 days ago

What winter weather warnings, watches and advisories mean

The National Weather Service uses different criteria by region to signal varying levels of winter storm risk

7 days ago

Cooking without power: Getting creative if Asheville loses power

A little preparation now can prevent hunger and stress during winter weather

7 days ago

Asheville winter storm prep: Tips for home, car and pets

Freezing rain, sleet and snow could create dangerous conditions across the mountains

7 days ago

Winter storm watch likely for Asheville area

Accumulating snow and ice expected in Western North Carolina from Friday night through Sunday

1 week ago

Buncombe elections board rejects two candidate challenges

Panel clears Victor Morman and Antoinette Mosley to remain on March primary ballot

1 week ago

In case of power outage, make a food plan before the winter storm

This weekend, a major winter storm is forecast to hit the Asheville area. With power outages in play, get ahead of the snow by preparing a practical food plan.

1 week ago

Asheville Restaurant Week returns with a double helping of deals

Asheville Restaurant Week is an annual, week-long celebration of Asheville cuisine featuring special menus and offers from over 50 participating restaurants. This year, Asheville Restaurant Week will be held twice, from Jan. 20-26 and Feb. 17-23.

1 week ago

H.K. Edgerton, Confederate activist and former NAACP leader, dies at 77

Harold Kenneth "H.K." Edgerton, former president of the Asheville branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and a vocal advocate for the preservation of Confederate history, has passed away at the age of 77. 

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14 hours ago in Sports

Sean Payton says Broncos QB Bo Nix has an ankle condition that made break inevitable

Sean Payton said at his season-ending news conference Tuesday that Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a preexisting ankle condition that make a fracture inevitable.

14 hours ago in Sports

Koepka is excited to be back on the PGA Tour. It comes with nervousness over how he’s received

Brooks Koepka was freed from the final year of his contract with Saudi-funded LIV Golf and the first person he called was Tiger Woods. Three weeks later, the PGA Tour created a path back for him that starts at Torrey Pines.