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2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Third suspect in Arden double homicide investigation extradited to N.C.
Keith Mooney will make his first court appearance on Nov. 5
3 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
3 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.
4 hours ago in Local
Operation Green Light: Buncombe County Courthouse honors veterans
The courthouse will be lit up green at night through Nov. 11
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Nov. 6-8
From open artist studios in Weaverville to Fleetwood Mac tribute music in Asheville, the Nov. 6-8 weekend includes concerts, community gatherings, art walks and outdoor activities across WNC.
20 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Black Mountain nonprofit wins national parks award
Waypoint Adventure honored for helping people with disabilities enjoy North Carolina state parks
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47 minutes 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.
1 hour 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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‘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."





