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14 hours 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

16 hours 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

18 hours 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

20 hours ago in Asheville History, Local

Asheville’s All Souls Cathedral awarded $400K for Helene repairs

The historic Biltmore Village church is working toward a $10 million restoration after Tropical Storm Helene

2 days ago in Asheville History, Local

10 creepy North Carolina superstitions for Halloween

From howling dogs to restless spirits, old folklore offers some spooky warnings

2 days ago in Asheville History, Community, Local

Tombstone Tales: E.W. Pearson’s lasting Asheville legacy

The Buffalo Soldier helped build Asheville's Burton Street neighborhood, but a father's sacrifice reveals another side of his story

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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.

3 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 Lifestyle, Shop Simply

Skip the bulky scanner and digitize documents right from your phone

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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7 days 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."