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Best of Asheville voting opens for 2026 awards
Asheville-area residents can vote for local businesses, organizations and community leaders through July 1.
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Asheville committee backs 1-year pause on data centers as city weighs regulations
Proposal would temporarily halt approvals while staff study impacts on power, water, noise and zoning rules for emerging technology use
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Asheville mayor says Costco project is ‘back on track’ after meeting with company officials
Mayor Esther Manheimer says she recently met with Costco representatives and is encouraged that plans for a proposed Asheville-area store are moving forward after the project was withdrawn earlier this year
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Tropical system could bring heavy rain, strong winds to Asheville area
Forecasters say gusts could reach 45 mph in higher elevations as tropical remnants move through the Southeast
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Meet Jim Rider: The 99-year-old who volunteers every week at Mission Hospital
Rider, who still volunteers every Tuesday, has dedicated decades of service to patients and families at Asheville's Mission Hospital
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Buncombe County OKs landslide mitigation contract, advances $70M in bond proposals
Fairview recovery efforts, affordable housing funding and open space preservation were among key actions taken by commissioners Tuesday
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‘Disclosure Day’ is Steven Spielberg doing what he does best
That is, sentimental sci-fi spectacle. The director's latest movie is a fantastic, heartfelt alien adventure. Read our review for more.
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12-court indoor pickleball facility coming to Weaverville in late summer
A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer.
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Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations
The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19.
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Summer cinema in Asheville: Free family movies and outdoor screenings
Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Check out the options around Asheville.
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Buncombe County shifts location of Fourth of July celebration
While past celebrations were held at Lake Julian Park, Buncombe County residents are invited to watch Fourth of July fireworks this year at North Buncombe Fields in Weaverville, N.C.
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The Block to receive custom bench made from tree felled by Tropical Storm Helene
This Juneteenth, The Block, the historic Black business sector of downtown Asheville, will receive a new, custom-designed bench from Echoes of the Forest, a nonprofit creating functional artwork from trees felled by Tropical Storm Helene.
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Brevard bookstore to hold Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt at 30+ local businesses
Where's Brevaldo? Highland Books will launch its annual Find Waldo Local event this July, inviting Brevard locals and visitors alike to track down Waldo at over 30 businesses. Participants who find Waldo at least 20 times will receive a special prize.
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Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail reopens for first time since Helene
One of the most iconic hiking trails in Western North Carolina has reached a major restoration milestone since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region in September 2024. The Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail, a 3.6-mile, 1,775-feet climb up the paternal peak, has partially reopened.
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Bounty & Soul expands free food distribution after 300% increase in need
With taxes on the rise, budgets tightening and the local economy still recovering after Tropical Storm Helene, access to fresh food can feel like a luxury. Bounty & Soul sees it as a human right.
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Asheville City SC packs June with soccer, wellness and community
Asheville City Soccer Club has a packed June calendar featuring USL League Two and USL W League home matches, a mental health event with Onrise and a community celebration with HF Center of Exercise Science.
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How summer humidity can impact your home in Western North Carolina
Rising moisture levels can affect everything from air quality to structural materials.
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Asheville nonprofit turns guns into art as city recognizes National Gun Violence Awareness Month
RAWtools, an Asheville gun disposal nonprofit, will hold an event later this month for residents who wish to anonymously recycle firearms.
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Documentary honoring horror icon raises over $1,400 for Hendersonville schools
Horror legend Vincent Price would have been 115 years old on May 27, 2026. A Flat Rock screening of a documentary about the actor raised over $1,400 for the Arts Council of Henderson County.
