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3 weeks ago
Violent stretch continues with gunfire at West Asheville apartments
Mayor and interim police chief call for community help following weekend violence
3 weeks ago
Mission Health compliance under scrutiny at community meeting
Independent monitor and state officials explain complaint process and compliance review at public meeting
3 weeks ago
Report: Black Mountain public safety building may be unsafe
Structural issues, flooding and soil concerns raise questions about continued occupancy
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New books, Old Fort: McDowell County to host literature festival
McDowell County is officially home to its very own book festival. The first ever McDowell Literary Festival will be held on April 25 in Marion, Old Fort and Little Switzerland, just in time for Independent Bookstore Day.
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UNC Asheville seeking community feedback on Millennial Campus
As the University of North Carolina Asheville continues to eye development of their Millennial Campus, woodland acreage surrounding the college, a structured public engagement system for community feedback has been announced.
3 weeks ago
Pollen season hits Asheville: How to reduce allergy symptoms
Dense forests, mountain valleys and warm weather trap pollen, making spring allergies worse in Asheville and surrounding areas
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Public invited to weigh in on Mission Health oversight at Asheville meeting
Independent monitor seeks community feedback on HCA operations
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Nine hurt in Sunday shooting in downtown Asheville, police say
Police say most injuries were minor; person of interest identified in North Lexington Avenue incident
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$5.8 billion road recovery continues across Western North Carolina
NCDOT has spent $1.4 billion so far, with more than $533 million reimbursed through federal aid
3 weeks ago
No injuries after shot fired at Buncombe County Detention Facility
Officials say detainee accessed firearm inside police vehicle before firing one round
3 weeks ago
Man found dead near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway identified
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office says suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound during standoff
3 weeks ago
Local high school students showcase trade skills in first annual “Pawrade of Homes”
Event featuring doghouses built by students is part of WNC Build and Remodel Expo at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center.
3 weeks ago
Bill Hart named Water Resources Director after 16 years with department
Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville's Water Resources Department.
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Put on your running shoes: March race calendar in Asheville and WNC
For those feeling a spring in their step as spring approaches, consider registering for a footrace in Western North Carolina.
3 weeks ago
Asheville police investigate fatal shooting on Patton Avenue
20-year-old William Wyatt Adair killed early Monday; suspect critically injured after shooting himself, police say
3 weeks ago
Asheville nonprofit helps people rebuild after incarceration
Operation Gateway focuses on peer support, health care access, trainings and social determinant of health resource navigation for returning residents in Western North Carolina
3 weeks ago
People at Work: From corporate retail to community pet shop
Brynn Berryman says working at Tailgait Market lets her connect with customers -- and their dogs -- every day
3 weeks ago
Near-record warmth returns to Asheville area this week
Fog clears Monday before storms and a strong cold front bring cooler weather by Thursday
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3 movies to see, stream or skip in March 2026 – 828reviewsNOW
A Pixar movie about beavers, humans and the bonds between them. A scathing documentary about the Alabama prison system. The latest installment in a long-running horror franchise. Which should you see, stream or skip? Find out in our review.
3 weeks ago
Great Mother March to launch in Asheville with Pack Square send-off event
Pilgrimage from Western North Carolina to Washington, D.C., begins on spring equinox and ends on Earth Day
