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4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town
5 best films at the 2026 Asheville Film Festival
The 2nd annual Asheville Film Festival ran from Aug. 21-23, 2026, at the Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville. Read a review of our favorite festival films below.
6 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Black Mountain health center gets $480K state grant
State grant will help renovate an 8,740-square-foot building for primary, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services
9 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-40 ramp closures planned at Old Fort
Exits 72 and 73 will close one at a time Sunday evening for paving and striping
Asheville Regional Airport president wins leadership award after Tropical Storm Helene
Lew Bleiweis, president and CEO of Asheville Regional Airport, has been recognized for distinguished service after over 25 years as an accredited airport executive, including during Tropical Storm Helene.
1 day ago in Local
Buncombe County 2026 tax bills are in the mail
Most property owners will receive 2026 tax bills soon. Here’s when payments are due, how to appeal and where to get help
1 day ago in Asheville History
Tombstone Tales: WNC soldier’s death tells another story of World War I
Horace G. Presley never saw a World War I battlefield. His death months after serving at an Army camp devastated by influenza reflects a question Americans faced at the time: What did it mean to die for your country?
828 scoreboard: Storms shake up Week 1 of high school football
Asheville area games kick off as thunderstorms force dozens of schedule changes
2 days ago in Asheville History, Community, Local, On The Town
Mountaineer Inn submitted for National Register of Historic Places consideration
The Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County has mailed in a Study List application for the Mountaineer Inn's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The application is the first step for properties under consideration for the list.
2 days ago in Local, Native Advertising
Flood advisory in effect as torrential rains hit Asheville
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office has issued a flood advisory warning until 9:30 p.m. this evening due to heavy rainfall in south central Buncombe County.
2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Four people 19 or younger arrested in Asheville armed robbery
The Asheville Police Department arrested two young adults and two juveniles in connection with an assault and armed robbery that occurred near downtown Asheville last night.
2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Dogwood Court drug bust: Over 50 grams of fentanyl seized in arrest
Three people were arrested on drug trafficking charges last week after an investigation by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Illegal Gun Reduction and Narcotics Task Force.
2 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
I-26 Connector: French Broad River construction begins
Temporary causeway work starts as Asheville highway project moves forward
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Local, On The Town
Leaf Global Arts announces end of operations amid financial challenges
In an open letter to the community, Leaf Global Arts announced that Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, would mark the end of the arts programming organization in its current form, citing financial difficulties.
2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
No new developments in Biltmore Avenue shooting, APD says
Asheville police say there is nothing new to report in the investigation after detectives previously identified several suspects and executed more than 25 warrants and subpoenas
2 days ago in Sports
Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders’ 22-20 preseason win over Texans
Top pick Fernando Mendoza is finding out quickly that he has a lot of work to do as he begins his NFL career. Mendoza struggled in his second preseason game, throwing an interception that Houston returned for a touchdown before the Las Vegas Raiders rallied late for a 22-20 victory over the Texans on Thursday night.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.
2 days ago in HVAC System & Maintenance Expert, Local, Native Advertising
Fall HVAC maintenance in Asheville: Why you should schedule service before cooler weather arrives
When should you schedule fall HVAC maintenance? MB HAYNES explains why Asheville and Western North Carolina homeowners don't have to wait for cooler weather to start planning ahead.
2 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Asheville property targeted in drug, prostitution nuisance case
Property on Brookshire Street will be turned over to a family member and must meet city codes
3 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Asheville weather: Storms, flooding possible Friday
Strong thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, downpours and isolated flash flooding to Asheville and Buncombe County
3 days ago in National
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.