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35 minutes ago in Local, Politics
Asheville Council sets plan to fill Roney’s seat
Nominations could begin Dec. 8 as Mayor-elect Kim Roney backs fourth-place finisher Jeffrey Burroughs
1 hour ago in Food & Drink, Local
Gingerbread competition judge is a familiar face for Food Network fans
Rabiha Sami has been on Christmas Cookie Challenge and Holiday Wars. She's making her first trip to Asheville.
2 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Mountain snow, deep freeze headed for WNC
Snow could accumulate along the Tennessee border as gusty winds and freezing temperatures move into the Asheville area
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Nov. 13-15
RADfest, the Cold Mountain Winter Ale anniversary, holiday performances, live music, a Hurricane Helene documentary premiere and community events are among the weekend activities across WNC.
19 hours ago in Local
Emotional speeches, tribute bench highlight city’s Veterans Day ceremony
At the end of the ceremony, a bench crafted from Helene-damaged wood was unveiled to honor veterans.
21 hours ago in Business, Local, People at Work
From hobby to business: Robbinsville artist chases his dream
With help from a local nonprofit, Andrew Burchfield is turning gemstones into jewelry and building a business of his own
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16 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline
Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.
2 days ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle
Headway now summarizes fiction too, and lifetime access is $55.99 with code DEAL20
Read or listen to 15-minute summaries of nonfiction and fiction bestsellers with a Headway Premium lifetime subscription. Use code DEAL20 through Nov. 15.
2 days ago in Hello & Good Buys, Lifestyle
This $48 stock picker includes an AI coach from the makers of ChatGPT
Sterling Stock Picker helps you make more informed investment decisions.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Year-end checklist for small businesses: 15 steps to start in November
Intuit QuickBooks reports that one in three U.S. adults plan to start a business in 2026.
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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."





