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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.
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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.
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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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New measles case confirmed in Asheville area
Buncombe County health officials urge residents to call before seeking care; exposure linked to Food Lion and Mission Hospital
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High-impact winter storm increasingly likely for Asheville area
Forecast confidence is increasing, but uncertainty remains over snow, ice or a mix
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TSA equipment issues resolved at Asheville Regional Airport
All security lanes reopened after long waits delayed travelers Monday
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Northern lights may be visible in Asheville area tonight
NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm watch as powerful solar eruption reaches Earth
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PHOTOS: Asheville honors MLK Jr. with prayer, march and rally
Hundreds brave cold temperatures for annual celebration of civil rights leader’s legacy
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Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t holding back during his final year in Washington. “I’m sick of stupid,” the…
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Buncombe County elections board to hear candidate challenges
Eligibility disputes involve Asheville City Council candidate Antanette Mosley and sheriff hopeful Victor Morman
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‘I Have a Dream’: Read Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic speech
On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what would become one of the most famous speeches in American history. "I Have a Dream," King's address to the 200,000–300,000 attendees of The March on Washington, remains a signature rallying cry for civil rights over 60 years later.
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Dam repairs keep Lake Lure 15 feet low through winter
Town plans shoreline cleanup, marina rebuild and spring reopening
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Arctic air grips Asheville area; winter storm possible by weekend
Wind chills plunge below zero at high elevations as models signal growing storm threat
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People at Work: Asheville woman balances work and adventure
Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family and scuba diving
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Morning crash causes delays on I-40 near Asheville
Two of three eastbound lanes closed near Smoky Park Highway
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MLK Day roundup: Observances in the WNC area
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed nationwide on Monday, Jan. 19. Several festivities have been planned around the Asheville area to mark the holiday.
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Strangeville: West Asheville’s horned lizard in a liquor jar mystery
A horned lizard in a West Asheville liquor jar sparked an Asheville mystery in 1928.
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Hikes of WNC: South Slope Mural Trail
Sometimes you don't want to travel too far for a good hike. Fortunately, downtown Asheville is home to a two mile urban trail, the South Slope Mural Trail, home to many local businesses covered with interesting artwork. It's like taking a hike and visiting an art gallery at the same time!
2 weeks ago
Asheville area residents urged to help protect animals during cold snap
Tips include bringing pets indoors and reporting animals left without shelter
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Tombstone Tales: Mary McDowell and the railroad disaster that shocked Asheville
She was a single line in an 1887 headline after a deadly railroad wreck. Today, Mary McDowell’s story survives in a stone in Riverside Cemetery and in the tragedy that stunned Asheville.
