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4 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector Project lane, ramp closures planned for week of Nov. 2-6

Traffic moves through the I-26 Connector construction zone in Asheville as crews continue preparing the corridor for upcoming bridge work, utility relocations and other major improvements.

Overnight work and daytime work are expected next week

4 hours ago in Local

Fire at Salvage Station’s future home was human made, fire department says

The fire happened on April 23 at the building on Lyman Street

5 hours ago in Local

Traffic stop leads to arrest of 2 on drug trafficking charges in West Asheville

Two arrested on drug trafficking charges

A stolen firearm and narcotics were seized during the arrest

8 hours ago in Local

Meet Meatball: WNC Nature Center’s newest hellbender

The hellbender was sent to the Nature Center from the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

9 hours ago in Local, Outdoors

Asheville weekend forecast: Cooler weather, clocks fall back

After a warm Friday, Asheville temperatures will drop into the 60s as daylight saving time ends Sunday

9 hours ago in Local

Buncombe County Rescue Squad closing after more than 60 years of service

Buncombe County Rescue Squad vehicles

The Rescue Squad announced the closure in an Oct. 29 social media post

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3 hours 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.

1 day 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.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Shop Simply

Skip the bulky scanner and digitize documents right from your phone

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.

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle

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

An Ancesta report gives Western North Carolina readers a look at one last name’s origins, historical records and spelling variations for $19.99.

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

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4 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."

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