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4 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Buncombe County urges residents to avoid outdoor burning

Gusty winds and dry vegetation raise fire concerns as a cold front approaches Western North Carolina

4 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Music

Warren Haynes reveals star-studded Christmas Jam lineup

Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov't Mule are among the acts announced for the Dec. 12 show

5 hours ago in Local

Medical emergency suspected in fatal Asheville crash

Police identify the 74-year-old driver who died after his SUV overturned near McDowell Street and Doctors Drive

5 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Local

Asheville performing arts center could open in 2035

City seeks financial partners for proposed 2,500-seat venue as concerns grow over parking and protecting The Block

6 hours ago in Business, Community, Local

Possible Asheville Helene recovery funding raises concerns

Board members question possible changes to funding for flood-damaged businesses still struggling two years after the storm

7 hours ago in Local, Politics

Asheville mayoral race: Where Manheimer and Roney stand

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, left, and City Council member Kim Roney are facing off in the Nov. 3 mayoral election. The candidates have differing views on government transparency, public safety and the city's priorities.

The mayoral candidates discuss private meetings, affordable housing, public safety and what they would change at City Hall

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4 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Local, Music

Warren Haynes reveals star-studded Christmas Jam lineup

Greta Van Fleet, The War on Drugs and Gov't Mule are among the acts announced for the Dec. 12 show

7 hours ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Windows 11 Pro: $15 lifetime license

A $14.99 Windows 11 Pro deal for Western North Carolina PC users

Asheville and Western North Carolina readers planning a compatible PC upgrade can find Windows 11 Pro listed at $14.99, compared with the featured $199 price.

8 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why maintaining muscle matters during weight loss, and how to do it

Updated

GoodRx reports that maintaining muscle during weight loss is crucial for health.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

When is it too late to get a flu shot?

Updated

GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.

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Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?

After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.

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