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2 weeks ago

Late-inning collapse sinks Asheville in final home series opener

Spartanburgers sent 11 batters to the plate in a decisive eighth inning

2 weeks ago

Asheville expands panhandling restrictions in high-traffic areas

City Council cites more than 430 service calls in past year; new zones added along Haywood Road, Patton Avenue

2 weeks ago

Council OKs Helene recovery measures across Asheville

Council backs water, roadway and park projects while adding oversight for $225M in federal aid

2 weeks ago

Oktoberfest returns this fall with free admission, 60+ beverages

The Asheville Downtown Association event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 in Pack Square Park.

2 weeks ago

Chimney Rock, Bat Cave slowly rebuild after Helene

Temporary roads restored access; $250M in permanent fixes to take 2 more years

2 weeks ago

Car plunges into French Broad River from Lyman Street

Asheville Fire Department crews conducted a low-angle rescue in the River Arts District

2 weeks ago

Series of small earthquakes rattle Upstate South Carolina

USGS confirms 13 quakes near Coronaca since Aug. 19, including a 3.0-magnitude felt across multiple states

2 weeks ago

Colder, snowier winter forecast for Asheville area

Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts below-normal temperatures, heavier snowfall in southern Appalachians

2 weeks ago

NC communities to get $28M more in FEMA aid

Funding covers roads, utilities, parks and debris removal in areas hit by Tropical Storm Helene

2 weeks ago

Grace in Action: Local realtors, Grace Covenant Church unite for housing relief

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS joined forces in July to create the Grace in Action Fund, an initiative intended to bring long-term stability to Western North Carolina households after Hurricane Helene.

2 weeks ago

Community gets first look at West Asheville’s next public pool

Residents invited to review plans for Malvern Hills Park pool and historic bathhouse renovation on Sept. 23

2 weeks ago

‘Mark II’: Marquee Asheville announces ‘Take II’ RAD reopening

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene swept through the River Arts District, the district will officially welcome back Marquee Asheville, the first Foundy Street business to return to the RAD since the storm.

2 weeks ago

Asheville plans new water main after Helene flooding

The $9.7 million North Fork Transmission Main No. 3 project aims to prevent outages after storms, improve system resilience

2 weeks ago

Old Fort Depot reopens after Helene repairs

Railroad museum is open monthly through December with self-guided tours that explore the town’s railroad past and future

2 weeks ago

Asheville firefighters return from Hurricane Erin deployment

Three members assisted with emergency communications and helicopter rescue operations on North Carolina’s coast

2 weeks ago

Federal court hands down prison terms for two Asheville men

One convicted on firearm charges, the other on drug distribution

2 weeks ago

Buncombe sheriff to host Sept. 10 town hall in Swannanoa

Residents encouraged to ask questions and discuss public safety issues

2 weeks ago

Cool, crisp weather settles into Asheville area

National Weather Service says pattern could last into early September

2 weeks ago

GALLERY: Big fun at the Marion Bigfoot Festival

Hundreds of sasquatch celebrators turned out for the annual Bigfoot Festival this weekend in Marion, N.C. Check out our photo gallery for all the best moments and weirdest merchandise from the 2025 festivities.

2 weeks ago

Online tool tracks E. coli levels in Asheville area rivers, creeks

DEQ dashboard shows which sites are safe for swimming, kayaking and other recreational activities

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