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3 days ago

High winds, snow and cold return to Asheville area on Friday

Advisories in effect across NC mountains as temperatures plunge overnight

3 days ago

Man charged with arson in Asheville motel fire

Vacant Mountaineer Inn damaged; suspect held without bond

3 days ago

Hendersonville police captain fired; SBI investigating

Internal complaint alleged misuse of off-duty employment, department says

3 days ago

Asheville area school closings and delays

Find out which schools are still being impacted by snow, ice and hazardous travel conditions

4 days ago

The well-meaning ‘Whistle’ is a bit of a whiff – 828reviewsNOW

We wouldn't say that "Whistle" blows, but it definitely doesn't sing. Corin Hardy's horror flick is a love song to its genre, but too much of a clunky retread of other "death curse" flicks to feel fresh. Read more in our review.

4 days ago

On I-40, a bridge rebuild makes room for bats

North Carolina transportation project incorporates bat habitats into new retaining wall in Pigeon River Gorge

4 days ago

N.C. Arboretum gets a Little Crafty with nature-based market

Following in the footsteps of the recent "Trolls: A Field Study" exhibit and partnering with the organizers behind The Big Crafty, the North Carolina Arboretum will host The Little Crafty, a nature-based craft show, this weekend.

4 days ago

High wind watch issued for Asheville area

Gusts up to 65 mph possible from Friday evening through Saturday, forecasters say

4 days ago

New emergency alert system launches in Buncombe County

Rave replaces CodeRED following cyberattack; sign-up information coming soon

4 days ago

Canton residents warned of water loss, service interruptions

Officials ask residents to report signs of leaks, including pooling water or unusually low pressure

4 days ago

Icy conditions prompt continuances for minor traffic, administrative cases

No “called and failed” orders will be issued for Thursday appearances, Buncombe County DA's office says

4 days ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Feb. 6-8

This weekend, check out a play for Black History Month, have ice cream for breakfast or cheer for a puppy before the Super Bowl.

4 days ago

Fork & Dagger: Character Study turns literature into liquid art

West Asheville bar transforms famous titles into thoughtful, well-crafted cocktails

4 days ago

Drivers warn of black ice as crashes close lanes across Asheville area

Black ice reported on highways and secondary roads; crashes shut roadway lanes across the area

4 days ago

Schools delay classes as light snow moves through Asheville area

light accumulations and patchy black ice expected during the morning commute

5 days ago

Local artist ‘Tall Greg’ selected for inaugural residency at The Wyre

The Wyre, a new housing complex in the River Arts District, has announced that local painter Greg "Tall Greg" Carr will be its first tenant under the Brian Schick River Arts District Residency, a yearlong program designed to house local, working artists in exchange for artistic community engagement.

5 days ago

Super Bowl watch parties: Where to catch the big game this Sunday

The biggest night in football returns this weekend as the Seattle Seahawks square off against the New England Patriots in Superbowl LX. Down, set and hike on over to these local spots to catch the big game.

5 days ago

Wait for Enka-Candler Costco grows as hearing pushed to April

Officials warn this may be the final extension as developers navigate infrastructure and road jurisdiction hurdles

5 days ago

Canton to hold public hearing on possible data center moratorium

Officials schedule Feb. 11 meeting as residents seek more information on redevelopment of former paper mill site

5 days ago

Light snow possible in Asheville area overnight

Forecasters say accumulations should be minimal, but slick spots could develop

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