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FILE - A sign for the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pictured at FEMA headquarters, April 20, 2020, in Washington. (Al Drago/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

4 weeks ago

NC communities to get $28M more in FEMA aid

Funding covers roads, utilities, parks and debris removal in areas hit by Tropical Storm Helene

4 weeks ago

Grace in Action: Local realtors, Grace Covenant Church unite for housing relief

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS joined forces in July to create the Grace in Action Fund, an initiative intended to bring long-term stability to Western North Carolina households after Hurricane Helene.

4 weeks ago

Community gets first look at West Asheville’s next public pool

Residents invited to review plans for Malvern Hills Park pool and historic bathhouse renovation on Sept. 23

4 weeks ago

‘Mark II’: Marquee Asheville announces ‘Take II’ RAD reopening

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene swept through the River Arts District, the district will officially welcome back Marquee Asheville, the first Foundy Street business to return to the RAD since the storm.

4 weeks ago

Asheville plans new water main after Helene flooding

The $9.7 million North Fork Transmission Main No. 3 project aims to prevent outages after storms, improve system resilience

4 weeks ago

Old Fort Depot reopens after Helene repairs

Railroad museum is open monthly through December with self-guided tours that explore the town’s railroad past and future

4 weeks ago

Asheville firefighters return from Hurricane Erin deployment

Three members assisted with emergency communications and helicopter rescue operations on North Carolina’s coast

4 weeks ago

Federal court hands down prison terms for two Asheville men

One convicted on firearm charges, the other on drug distribution

4 weeks ago

Buncombe sheriff to host Sept. 10 town hall in Swannanoa

Residents encouraged to ask questions and discuss public safety issues

4 weeks ago

Cool, crisp weather settles into Asheville area

National Weather Service says pattern could last into early September

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Asheville band Sufferin’ Fools to launch new EP with Weaverville performance

The release show will held from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26 at Eda's, 1098 New Stock Road. Tickets are $10 at the door. The show is for ages 21 and up.