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12 hours ago in Local
Patton Avenue Goodwill trash compactor catches fire a year after warehouse fire
Blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighters
13 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: Man wanted for attempted murder sought after Arden break-in
Deputies searched by ground and air for Durrell Marquise Norris, who has several outstanding warrants unrelated to Monday's incident
17 hours ago in Local
Asheville prepares for possible city service cuts
Internal memo warns of a difficult 2028 budget as rising costs and slow revenue growth put pressure on city finances
19 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, Native Advertising
2 men killed in Arden shooting identified
Buncombe County deputies found the men, ages 19 and 27, dead Saturday morning near the Henderson County line
20 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Asheville weather: Sunny week ahead, rain possible Halloween weekend
Temperatures will climb into the 70s this week before rain chances increase Saturday night and Sunday
20 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 Connector update: Lane closures planned this week
Overnight closures on I-240 and Patton Avenue, plus daytime work on Riverside Drive, could affect Asheville drivers
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18 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less
Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies
For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference
Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.
