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Jennifer Reed named Buncombe County Schools superintendent
The longtime BCS educator had served as interim superintendent since Sept. 1
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Costco revises Asheville plans amid tree-canopy questions
The Enka proposal now calls for a larger store, smaller fueling station and changes to how the project would meet Asheville's tree-canopy rules
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SAHC hits 100,000 protected acres with Camp Rockmont easement
With the addition of 336 acres of forest overlooking Lake Eden, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has officially preserved over 100,000 acres of land across the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee.
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Jackie Stepp to lead Asheville Police Department
Stepp has led the Asheville Police Department on an interim basis since November 2025
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Asheville weighs changes to $4.7M housing aid program
Proposal would add temporary rent assistance and give priority to people experiencing homelessness
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Massage Envy Asheville launches Hydrafacial skin care treatments
A consistent skin-care routine can help keep your complexion looking and feeling its best. This October, Massage Envy Asheville is expanding its skin-care lineup with Hydrafacial, a customizable treatment designed to cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate.
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Asheville residents call for new approach to bear conflicts
Residents urge city leaders to focus on preventing problems before bears become public safety concerns
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Bishop William Barber brings voter mobilization tour to Asheville
Civil rights leader will speak Oct. 1 ahead of early voting in Buncombe County
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30,000 free books up for grabs at Asheville literacy fair
Organizers also need 60 to 80 volunteers to help prepare for Sunday’s family event
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600+ artists and growing: RAD paints portrait of resiliency after Helene
Nearly two years since Tropical Storm Helene triggered catastrophic flooding in the River Arts District of Asheville, the creative community is on the rise. Hundreds of artists are once again hard at work in the RAD.
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Asheville man convicted of murder in Pisgah View Apartments shooting case
Tyran Dewayne Burton, 35, has been convicted of second-degree murder and other charges for his involvement in a 2020 shooting at Pisgah View Apartments in Asheville, N.C.
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Bulldogs basketball: UNC Asheville announces Big South Conference schedule
The University of North Carolina Asheville men's basketball team has announced its 2026-27 Big South Conference schedule, which includes eight games at home inside the Kimmel Arena.
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Buncombe County names new Director of Public Safety Communications
Alex McKnight has become the new director of Buncombe County Public Safety Communications after serving as the interim director for four months. McKnight plans to focus the department on responsible AI use, deeper integration with public safety partners and more.
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Asheville, Buncombe County political candidates to gather for downtown forum
Candidates for Asheville Mayor, Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commissioner will be in attendance for a forum next week at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville.
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Best of Asheville 2026 winners announced after more than 255,000 votes
The annual community choice awards recognized 394 winners across Asheville and Western North Carolina.
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Hendersonville receives $72 million to protect wastewater facility from future flooding
Hendersonville city leaders and state and regional representatives gathered at the Hendersonville Wastewater Treatment Facility to celebrate a $72 million blend of grants and low-interest loans to expand and improve the facility.
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Boys & Girls Clubs to expand across Asheville following September kickoff
Following Boys & Girls Clubs of the Asheville Region's debut this September, two significant expansions to afterschool programming in Asheville will come to the region in 2027 and beyond.
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NCWRC to enact 10-year habitat restoration plan in Pisgah, Nantahala forests
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has been developing a Helene Restoration Division team for the implementation of a 10-year Tropical Storm Helene habitat restoration plan in Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest.
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Marion man arrested after breaking nose of another man
Verquan Durell Young, 29, was charged with felony assault inflicting serious bodily injury following an altercation that left another man with a broken nose.
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As anniversary of Helene approaches, Biltmore Village is focused on the future
In September 2024, Biltmore Village, the historic Asheville district located just outside of the Biltmore Estate, was flooded by Tropical Storm Helene. Damage was catastrophic. However, two years later, the neighborhood has reopened, changed but recovering.
