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1 hour ago in Local

‘Quiet phase coming to an end’: Transylvania County part of Ecusta Trail fully funded

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Section of the Ecusta Trail in Transylvania County

City of Brevard says construction could begin as early as next summer or late fall

4 hours ago in Local

35-foot Christmas tree raised in Biltmore House’s Banquet Hall

The tree is one of the final touches in Biltmore House's Christmas decorating

7 hours ago in Local

Asheville weather: Warm start to November, rain ahead

Temperatures could climb into the 70s before a cold front brings showers and possible thunderstorms Wednesday night

1 day ago in Local, Politics

Asheville, Buncombe County election 2026: What to know

Key races, bond questions, constitutional amendments and Election Day voting information ahead of Nov. 3

1 day ago in Asheville History, Local, Outdoors

George Masa documentary to screen in Asheville

Free Nov. 14 event includes book signing and Q&A with filmmaker Paul Bonesteel

1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Health & Wellness, Local

Asheville domestic violence shelter doubles capacity

Helpmate's new Joy's House will provide 43 beds for survivors and children, more than twice its current capacity

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3 days ago in Lifestyle

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

4 days ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle, Shop Simply

Skip the bulky scanner and digitize documents right from your phone

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Western North Carolina readers can use iScanner to digitize receipts, contracts and notes without a desktop scanner.

Turn paperwork into digital files using your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

5 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Learn the meaning and history behind your surname without a DNA test

Ancesta creates a 15-section report with historical sources, spelling variations, and notable namesakes.

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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."