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North Carolina State Board of Elections logo on a blue gradient background, showing the outline of North Carolina with a red checkmark and the initials NC, followed by the text 'North Carolina State Board of Elections' in white and gold.

5 hours ago

NC election officials warn of confusing voter registration mailers

State Board of Elections says outdated forms, incorrect information and privacy concerns have prompted complaints from voters and county election offices

Asheville City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a plan to relocate the Asheville Police Department’s West Asheville resource center from Haywood Road to the Tanger Outlets on Brevard Road

7 hours ago

Asheville explains decision to lease police space at Tanger Outlets

City responds to questions about public safety spending, West Asheville facilities and long-term capital planning

People gather in Asheville's South Slope on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to celebrate Independence Day

22 hours ago

Asheville South Slope Block Party draws crowds for Fourth of July celebration

Restaurants, breweries and vendors see steady traffic during Independence Day event

Railroad tracks entering a dark concrete tunnel, surrounded by rocky, overgrown hillside and bare vines.

1 day ago

Explore Asheville-area history tours as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary

Historic districts, rail corridors and cultural landmarks across Asheville, Swannanoa Valley and Black Mountain offer immersive ways to explore the region’s past

Ninety Six National Park

1 day ago

The legend of Ruth Davidson: WNC teen’s Revolutionary War ride

Ruth Davidson’s ride to Ninety Six remains a blend of legend and Revolutionary War history

Historical roadside marker for Felix Walker, Revolutionary War officer and congressman, with county history text in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

1 day ago

This Buncombe County figure helped give America the word ‘bunk’

Felix Walker’s Revolutionary War background and early Asheville-area political role helped inspire a phrase still used more than 200 years later

Tall white obelisk tombstone in a cemetery, with flags and flowers at its base and bare trees in the background.

1 day ago

Tombstone Tales: A Revolutionary War veteran’s grave in Mitchell County tells a WNC story for July Fourth

At Kona Baptist Church Cemetery, a memorial to George Silver carries the story of American independence into the Toe River Valley and a family legacy deeply rooted in Western North Carolina.

Night city skyline at night with colorful fireworks bursting above buildings; green and white bursts over the skyline and streetlights below.

1 day ago

Asheville’s July 4 event features fireworks, live music, road closures

Classic cars, dock diving dogs and local marketplace part of South Slope festivities

2 days ago

Buncombe County invites public to learn about elections before November 2026 vote

Residents can meet Elections Director Corinne Duncan, learn about becoming a poll observer and apply for a key elections position before the Nov. 3, 2026, general election

Sliced watermelon topped with crumbled feta, fresh mint, and cracked pepper on a white plate.

2 days ago

Skip the heat: Easy Fourth of July recipes for a no-stress cookout

From no-cook salads to grill-ready favorites, here are crowd-pleasing dishes that won’t overheat your kitchen

A section of Green River Cove Road in Polk County remains heavily damaged following Tropical Storm Helene, with washouts and slope failures visible along the roadway as crews begin long-term reconstruction efforts.

2 days ago

Permanent repairs begin on Helene-damaged Green River Cove Road in Polk County

NCDOT begins $23.2 million reconstruction project following catastrophic storm damage; full completion expected in 2029

Charles Donald Wilson

2 days ago

Patrons restrain armed man at Black Mountain restaurant, police say

The 76-year-old suspect is charged after allegedly threatening people inside the Trailhead Restaurant and returning with a firearm

Fireworks explode in a dark sky, white streaks crisscrossing with red and green sparks and smoke.

2 days ago

Buncombe, Asheville fire officials share July 4 fireworks safety tips

North Carolina Forest Service join local officials in reminding Asheville area residents that many fireworks are illegal and can spark fires

Planning and Urban Design Director Steph Monson Dahl

2 days ago

Longtime Asheville planning leader Steph Monson Dahl retiring in August

City officials praise her role in post-Helene recovery planning and community engagement

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

2 days ago

Death in Riceville house fire ruled homicide, investigators say

Preliminary autopsy results led detectives to open a criminal investigation after a man was found dead during a June 30 fire

3 days ago

Asheville teen shot in Hendersonville fast-food parking lot

Police say 15-year-old was shot late Tuesday night; no arrests have been made

A silver Nissan Rogue is sought by Buncombe County sheriff’s detectives in connection with a Swannanoa death now being investigated as a homicide. (Courtesy BCSO)

3 days ago

Swannanoa death reclassified as homicide; BCSO seeks silver Nissan Rogue in case

Investigators say autopsy findings are not consistent with a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash

Floating on the French Broad

3 days ago

Asheville heat alert: Where to cool off this Fourth of July weekend

From Sliding Rock and the French Broad River to Asheville Mall and movie theaters, here’s where to escape dangerous heat across Western North Carolina

Bouchon truite aux amandes

3 days ago

Fork & Dagger: Bouchon brings authentic French dining to East Asheville

A cozy cottage setting, classic French flavors and excellent service make this Haw Creek restaurant worth the trip

Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder

3 days ago

New NC law throws Buncombe County property taxes into uncertainty

Commissioners must decide whether to use older property values or revise the county's tax rate following new legislation

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3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

The best movies of 2026 so far, from ‘Project Hail Mary’ to ‘Rose of Nevada’

It's been a curiously seesawing first six months. The movies have been dominated as much by 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker as they have 79-year-old Steven Spielberg.

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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.