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A town in NC is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Site of deep spiritual and historical significance has been outside tribal control for nearly 200 years
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Buncombe County adopts new formula for public school funding
Commissioners also hear reports on measles cases, tourism and a rezoning request
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Fork & Dagger: Why everyone’s talking about Juancho’s Fonda
Small South Asheville space delivers big flavor, turning first-time diners into instant fans
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Asheville planners delay vote on proposed Costco
Applicant seeks more time for site studies, design revisions
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Enka eateries: 2 new dining spots open in Enka-Candler
Two new eateries, Ocha Thai and Scratch Ankle Fillin' Station, have opened within one month and a half-mile of each other on Smokey Park Highway in Enka-Candler, N.C.
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Flat Rock Playhouse announces 12 shows for 2026 season
Flat Rock Playhouse, a professional theatre located in the village of Flat Rock, N.C., has announced its 2026 season of plays, musicals and tribute concert experiences. The 12 show season will feature popular titles like "Footloose," "Rent" and "Pride and Prejudice."
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Virginia woman charged with felony hit and run after fatal car accident
Shaina Renee Dallachiesa, 37, has been charged with a felony hit and run after a pedestrian was killed on Saturday night in East Asheville.
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FAT plans David Lynch movies for 1st anniversary of director’s death
To commemorate the one year anniversary of the passing of revered film director David Lynch, the Fine Arts Theatre, Asheville's downtown arthouse movie theater, will show "Eraserhead" and "Mulholland Drive" in special screenings later this month.
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Nolichucky River boat launch to be rebuilt
Forest Service set to rebuild Pisgah National Forest site damaged by Tropical Storm Helene
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I-26 lane closures near Weaverville to cause delays Wednesday
Intermittent closures planned at Monticello Road exit
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Venezuela crisis reverberates in Asheville area
Broadcaster Omar Mayorga says the capture of Nicolás Maduro brings relief, fear and fragile hope for Venezuelans at home and abroad
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Crashes slow morning commute in Haywood and Buncombe counties
Westbound I-40 lanes closed near West Canton; NC-191 shoulder shut down near I-40 in Asheville
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Measles, chickenpox cases trigger Buncombe County alert
Asheville area health officials stress vaccination as county investigates possible exposures
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APD detective uncovers massive apartment fraud network
Three days after Masieuh Dewayne Morgan, 19, was arrested on 25 felony counts, Asheville Police Department detective Aaron Buyanovsky spoke with 828newsNOW to shed light on the web of fraud that led to Morgan's apprehension.
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Prescribed burn planned in Cades Cove this week
National Park Service plans 900-acre burn Jan. 7-8, weather permitting
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Three measles cases confirmed in Asheville area
Health officials say siblings were exposed during recent travel; possible exposure reported at Mission Hospital ER
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UNC Asheville removes ‘Batland’ art installation from Five Points woods
Early this morning, just two weeks after the public installation was erected, University of North Carolina Asheville officials took down "Batland," an outdoor art gallery and scavenger hunt featuring hand-painted bats by over 25 local artists.
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Local bar to host Billy Strings lookalike contest for floor tickets
To mark acclaimed bluegrass musician Billy Strings' upcoming Asheville tour dates, a local bar will host their second annual Billy Strings Look-Alike Contest. The winner will score floor tickets to the musician's Feb. 14 concert.
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YMCA spotlights free mentorship program for National Mentoring Month
Reach & Rise is a free mentorship program for youths age 6 to 17 offered through the YMCA. The local YMCA chapter, YMCA of Western North Carolina, is encouraging community members to come onboard as mentors this January, National Mentoring Month.
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Stump dump proposal spurs debate among Leicester area residents
Supporters cite storm debris needs; opponents question long-term effects on health and property values
