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15 hours ago in Housing, Local

West Asheville residents raise concerns over homelessness

Trash and discarded belongings remain in a wooded area off Emma Road in West Asheville where a homeless encampment was previously located. Residents have raised concerns about trash, encampments and neighborhood conditions as city officials describe repeated cleanup and outreach efforts.

Residents report safety concerns, occupied vehicles and trash as city officials detail outreach and cleanup efforts

19 hours ago in Asheville History, Local, Outdoors

Strangeville: Buried gold and the secrets of Bat Cave

Explorers navigate a narrow passage between towering rock walls inside Bat Cave in Henderson County. The cave, known for its unusual geological formations and legends of buried treasure, is protected by The Nature Conservancy and closed to the public. (Photo by Sue Cameron/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

Lost treasure, towering rock chambers and a history wrapped in mystery

21 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

Two men found shot to death in Arden

Buncombe County sheriff's investigators are working to identify the shooter after two men were found dead early Saturday

1 day ago in Local, Sports

828 Scoreboard: Week 10 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Oct. 23

2 days ago in Local, Native Advertising

I-26 Connector update: Jacksons demolition moves closer

NCDOT expects the next phase of French Broad River work to begin soon as Jacksons Western Store building prepares for demolition

2 days ago in Community, Local, Outdoors

Helene recovery grant deadlines approaching in WNC

The swimming pool at Asheville's Recreation Park remains closed, with overgrown vegetation and debris visible in the facility. The city received nearly $2.5 million in an earlier round of state grants to help reconstruct the park following Hurricane Helene.

Millions remain available for infrastructure repairs, child care and disaster preparedness, but application deadlines are nearing

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2 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.

2 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.

3 days ago in Lifestyle