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1 week ago in Local
‘It’s a lifeline’: Asheville resident fears losing bus service under proposed ART changes
A proposed Asheville transit redesign would remove S2 service along part of Kenilworth Road, raising concerns among regular riders
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising, Restoration & Clean Up Service Expert
Why late summer is a critical time to check for hidden damage
Before fall arrives, now is the time to spot moisture, wear and repair issues summer may have left behind.
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising
I-26 Connector update: NCDOT answers reader questions
NCDOT says the Asheville project remains on track for completion in late 2031 as crews prepare for temporary causeway work in the French Broad River
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Strong thunderstorm moving into Asheville area
Storm moving east could bring 40 mph wind gusts and hail to parts of Western North Carolina
Old Fort trail project moves forward with major new Pisgah National Forest trail
G5 Trail Collective seeks contractors for Trail C2, a major piece of the planned 42-mile Old Fort Trails Project
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Charter outage affects some Buncombe County 911 calls
Some Charter landline customers may have trouble reaching 911 because of a fiber break, officials said
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors
Asheville weather: Hot, humid weekend brings 90s and storm chances
Temperatures will climb into the low 90s across Asheville, with heat index values near 100 and afternoon thunderstorms possible through Sunday
1 week ago in Local, Native Advertising
Tunnel Road road diet proposed from Beaucatcher Tunnel to South Tunnel Road
The French Broad River MPO is seeking public input on transportation projects that could compete for state funding
1 week ago in Business, Community, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town, People at Work
Woodfin Coffee Department: Lifelong resident opens new coffee shop and café
Lucy Crown retired in June 2026 after 20 years working for the government. Two months later, her latest venture is already flourishing: Woodfin Coffee Department, a new coffee shop and café.
1 week ago in Business, Community, Local
Buncombe County tourist spending hit $2.6 billion in 2025, third-highest in North Carolina
A new study from Visit North Carolina has revealed that domestic and international tourists spent around $2.6 billion in the Asheville area in 2025, ranking the region third in state visitor economies.
1 week ago in Sports
Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014
Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
1 week ago in Sports
Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana
The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Film academy to honor Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and John Carpenter at museum gala
Actors Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron and filmmaker John Carpenter are set to be honored at the Academy Museum Gala this fall. The red carpet for the annual fundraising event, now in its sixth year, has become a reliably starry and glamorous affair — a West Coast rival to New York's Met Gala. This year's edition will take place on the evening of Oct. 17 in Los Angeles.
1 week ago in National
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.
1 week ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Fairview triple homicide: Death certificates detail how 3 Grant family members died
Death certificates show all three victims died by homicide, including one who suffered stab wounds and multiple gunshot wounds
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Marc Anthony, Chayanne and more to play benefit concert for Venezuela and Colombia earthquake relief
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.
1 week ago in Sports
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout
Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.
2 weeks ago in Community, Housing, Local
‘Who will still be here?’ Shiloh residents press Asheville candidates on neighborhood’s future
Housing affordability, infrastructure, Helene recovery and aging in place dominated a candidate forum ahead of Asheville’s Nov. 3 election
2 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Native Advertising
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 14-16
Picklepalooza, Eurofest Maggie Valley, Brews & Bears, the Asheville Quilt Show, live music, theater, outdoor volunteer work and community events are among the weekend options across WNC.
