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2 years after Helene, Buncombe housing recovery continues
Some families are back home, while repairs, rebuilding and property buyouts remain underway
2 weeks ago in Community, Local
Swannanoa Resilience Hub helps Helene recovery continue
Behind a bustling local market, case managers are still helping Helene survivors navigate recover
2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors
Helene road recovery: 99% reopened, but years of rebuilding remain
Helene damaged nearly 9,500 state-maintained road sites and 869 bridges across Western North Carolina
2 weeks ago in Asheville History
Tombstone Tales: The countess, the governess and a family mystery in Flat Rock
Behind an iron fence at St. John in the Wilderness rest a French aristocratic family, a son who helped shape Hendersonville and the English governess they buried as one of their own.
828 Scoreboard: Week 6 of high school football
Western North Carolina high school football scores from Sept. 25
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local
Novant Health completes South Asheville Medical Park
New imaging and outpatient surgery centers expand health care services on Hendersonville Road
2 weeks ago in Community, Housing, Local, Native Advertising
Planning Ahead for Independent Retirement Living in Asheville
Planning for retirement housing before a decision becomes urgent can give older adults more time to consider the location, services and resources that may support independence in the years ahead.
2 weeks ago in Community, Local
Helene-damaged cliff worries East Asheville residents
ViewPointe residents say falling rocks and trees along Azalea Road poses a public safety concern
2 weeks ago in Community, Local
Asheville 2 years after Helene: What’s rebuilt, what remains
Recovery is visible across the city, but landslides, damaged property and long-term rebuilding remain
2 weeks ago in Community, Local
Buncombe County gets $786K for Beacon Village improvements
State grant will fund sidewalk repairs and extensions as part of Helene recovery
2 weeks ago in Education, Local
Jennifer Reed named Buncombe County Schools superintendent
The longtime BCS educator had served as interim superintendent since Sept. 1
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Native Advertising
Having trouble sleeping? 6 habits that may help you get better rest
Quality sleep supports brain function and overall health. A consistent bedtime routine and a few everyday changes may make it easier to rest.
2 weeks ago in Outdoors
Asheville weather: Cool nights, sunny weekend ahead
Temperatures fall into the 40s before warmer weather returns
2 weeks ago in Business, Local
Costco revises Asheville plans amid tree-canopy questions
The Enka proposal now calls for a larger store, smaller fueling station and changes to how the project would meet Asheville's tree-canopy rules
2 weeks ago in Community, Local, Outdoors
SAHC hits 100,000 protected acres with Camp Rockmont easement
With the addition of 336 acres of forest overlooking Lake Eden, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has officially preserved over 100,000 acres of land across the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee.
2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local
Jackie Stepp to lead Asheville Police Department
Stepp has led the Asheville Police Department on an interim basis since November 2025
Asheville weighs changes to $4.7M housing aid program
Proposal would add temporary rent assistance and give priority to people experiencing homelessness
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness, Local, Native Advertising
Massage Envy Asheville launches Hydrafacial skin care treatments
A consistent skin-care routine can help keep your complexion looking and feeling its best. This October, Massage Envy Asheville is expanding its skin-care lineup with Hydrafacial, a customizable treatment designed to cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate.
2 weeks ago in Local, Outdoors
Asheville residents call for new approach to bear conflicts
Residents urge city leaders to focus on preventing problems before bears become public safety concerns
2 weeks ago in Sports
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff
The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.
