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NC GOP to vote on new House map amid redistricting fight
Republicans plan a new map vote next week, following similar moves in Texas, Missouri and California
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The Haunted Trail scares up fun for the whole family
At The Haunted Trail, spooky season is for everyone ... even the scaredy-cats. The annual family-friendly Halloween attraction is back for its 13th season from 6-9 p.m., Oct. 17-19 and 23-26, at the Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive.
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The healer who writes horror: An Asheville author’s double life
Chiropractor blends science, art and imagination -- channeling discipline and empathy into his practice and his prose
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UPDATE: Mills Gap Road reopens after fatal crash
Police urge drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes
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PHOTOS: Beauty endures amid Helene’s damage in Cataloochee Valley
Park crews restore access to key sites as recovery continues in one of North Carolina’s most beloved mountain valleys
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Interlocking nuclear drama ‘A House of Dynamite’ blows its third act – 828reviewsNOW
Kathryn Bigelow is back. The filmmaker behind war thrillers like "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty" and cult action flicks including "Near Dark" and "Point Break" has returned to the director's chair for "A House of Dynamite," her first movie in eight years. Read our review now.
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Fewer ER visits for respiratory illnesses reported in Asheville area
State data show declines in COVID-like and flu-like symptoms across Western North Carolina
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Strangeville: Moore Hall’s Haunted Reputation
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Every campus has that one building. The one everyone swears is haunted, where footsteps echo after dark…
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YMCA of WNC names new president and CEO
After Paul Vest, longtime CEO of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, announced his retirement earlier this year, the organization has named a successor. Tim Blenco, current chief operating officer of the YMCA of WNC, will step into the leadership position on Dec. 1, 2025.
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Armadillos expand across North Carolina, new map shows
Sightings now reported in more than 28 counties, including Buncombe, officials say
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Tombstone Tales: A memorial and a mystery at Riverside Cemetery
More than a century after his death, the story of Capt. Warrington D. Roath — a Civil War and Spanish-American War veteran buried in Asheville’s Riverside Cemetery — remains shrouded in quiet mystery.
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828 Scoreboard: This week’s high school football results
Find out how your favorite Asheville area teams fared
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Halloween fun in Asheville supports breast cancer research
Boos for Boobs fundraiser and Making Strides 5K walk and run raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society
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Free College Application Week returns to North Carolina
Oct. 20-26 event aims to ease application process, expand college options, help seniors take the next step toward higher education
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Healthy lifestyle hacks for seasonal shifts
At YogaSix Asheville, we believe yoga is a path that grows with you through every stage of life, and a steady practice to return to when everything around you is in transition. With a few simple lifestyle practices, you can nurture yourself and step into fall feeling grounded, strong and supported.
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Asheville’s Wall Street Parking Garage reopens Saturday
All four downtown parking facilities will be open for peak leaf season, providing convenient access for residents and visitors
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Richmond Hill Park to partially reopen Saturday
Phased reopening marks recovery milestone for Asheville post-Helene
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No charges filed in Buncombe County shooting
Sheriff’s office says deadly force on Kreston Drive was used in self-defense
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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 10-12
Looking for things to do this weekend in the Asheville area? We've got you covered.
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Massive traffic pileup on I-26 following Skyland crash
Eastbound motorists on I-26 should be advised of a large traffic jam following an accident between the Asheville Regional Airport and Brevard Road exits.
