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42 minutes ago in Local

Echoes of the Forest shares Helene story through salvaged wood from the storm

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Echoes of the Forest shares story of Helene through salvaged wood

The nonprofit group handed out ornaments made from Helene damaged wood to Asheville Regional Airport travelers on Nov. 5.

1 hour ago in Housing, Local

Asheville planners want answers on housing changes

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A newer home was built sideways on a narrow lot beside historic Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Asheville's Shiloh neighborhood.

Commissioners want City Council to clarify whether housing reforms can move forward before a major zoning overhaul is finished

5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Third suspect in Arden double homicide investigation extradited to N.C.

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Keith Mooney will make his first court appearance on Nov. 5

5 hours ago in Local, Politics

From defeat to victory: How Asheville’s mayoral vote shifted in four years

Kim Roney gained nearly 7,800 votes between 2022 and 2026, turning an eight-point loss to Esther Manheimer into a 16-point victory

6 hours ago in Local

Highway Patrol: Fallen tree causes 2-car accident, road closure

New Leicester Highway's Eastbound lanes were closed for about an hour.

6 hours ago in Local

Operation Green Light: Buncombe County Courthouse honors veterans

The courthouse will be lit up green at night through Nov. 11

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3 hours ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle

Give a team of 20 access to GPT, Claude, and Gemini for a one-time $69.97

1min.AI Advanced Business puts chat, writing, image, audio, and video tools in one app with 4 million credits a month.

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch

The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.

1 day ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle

Your next MacBook is $234.97 and comes with a free month of VPN protection

This Grade A refurbished 2018 MacBook Air weighs 2.75 pounds and has Touch ID, a Retina display, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

5 unique Thanksgiving main dishes to make on the grill

Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on unique Thanksgiving grilling recipes from Wildfire Outdoor Living, featuring dishes like Five-Spice Rotisserie Pork and Blackened Tri-Tip.

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1 week ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."