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35 minutes ago in Local, Politics

Asheville Council sets plan to fill Roney’s seat

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Asheville City Hall

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

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Rabiha Sami

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

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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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2 weeks 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."