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1 week ago
Freeze Warning in effect for WNC as temperatures drop into 20s
Asheville and surrounding areas face frost, sub-freezing temperatures Saturday morning
1 week ago
Scream queens: The 5 best horror movies of 2025 – 828reviewsNOW
Whether you are a horror aficionado who has seen all the classics or a cultural connoisseur who likes to keep up with the latest releases, we have your scary movie trick-or-treating covered. Read on for a list of the treats.
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City of Asheville seeking partners for small business recovery grants
The city of Asheville's Community and Economic Development team has announced a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity for a small business grant program for Asheville businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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Grove Arcade announces the holiday season with festive block party
As spooky season ends and the holidays approach, the Grove Arcade has planned a festive block party to ring in the merriest time of the year. The Grove Arcade Holiday Tree Lighting Block party will begin at noon on Saturday, Nov. 29 with an all-day holiday market, followed by evening festivities building up to the tree lighting ceremony at the end of the night.
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Buncombe County rallies to feed families during SNAP pause
County officials, food banks and nonprofits mobilize to serve families and seniors in need
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Night of the brewing dead: South Slope Zombie Crawl planned for Saturday
Braiiiiiins! The South Slope district is calling all the zombies of Asheville to converge for a zombie-fied bar and business crawl this weekend. The South Slope Zombie Walk/Crawl will be held at participating South Slope establishments from 5-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1.
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High-speed chase ends after vehicle slams into Asheville home
‘He never hit the brakes’: Carrie McClung woke to sirens and found a police chase ending in a fiery crash at her doorstep
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Fork & Dagger: Juicy Lucy’s still a must-visit Asheville staple
Brisket burgers, fried green tomatoes and an adult milkshake menu make this spot stand out among local favorites
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Rockslide temporarily closes Blue Ridge Parkway near Pisgah Inn
Officials say no one was hurt in Wednesday night’s slide near the Frying Pan Tunnel
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Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Looking for weekend plans? Search no further than our guide to things to do in Asheville this weekend. From Halloween festivities to Japanese dance festivals, we have your weekend activity guide covered.
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Skeletons for sale: Curio-filled estate sale arrives just in time for Halloween
The Blue Ridge Estate Liquidators sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.
2 weeks ago
Cooler temps, gusty winds follow heavy rain in Asheville area
High-elevation gusts could reach 35-45 mph Thursday into Friday morning
2 weeks ago
BeLoved Asheville launches EAT Card as SNAP benefits set to end
Families, children, veterans and elders to receive direct food support through the initiative
2 weeks ago
Man arrested after I-40 traffic stop turns up fentanyl, crack cocaine
Buncombe County sheriff says seizure likely prevented distribution of thousands of lethal doses
2 weeks ago
Crash shuts down U.S. 64 near Hendersonville
Both directions closed near Lovely Lane; significant traffic delays expected until mid-morning
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2026 Color Me Asheville fashion show now accepting designer applications
Up to seven design teams of no more than three people each will be selected for Color Me Asheville. Following the show, the winner of the audience award will take home $500, in addition to a $300 stipend given to each design team. Applications must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 14 at www.colormeasheville.org.
2 weeks ago
Asheville OKs Bee Tree Dam repairs after Helene
City leaders accept state grants to support storm recovery, housing repair and water infrastructure improvements following storm damage
2 weeks ago
Hendersonville filmmaker awarded prize for Black history doc at TRIFF
Documentarian David Weintraub, the executive director of the Center for Cultural Preservation, an organization dedicated to Western North Carolina history and documentary film, has been awarded the Human Rights and Dignity Award at the 2025 Tryon International Film Festival for his film, "Color Beyond the Lines."
2 weeks ago
REVIEW: How scary is The Haunted Farm, really?
Answer: Very, very scary. As Halloween approaches this weekend, one of the best ways to spend the end of spooky season is a night at The Haunted Farm. Read more in our review of the scare attraction.
2 weeks ago
BorgWarner to invest $75M, add 193 jobs in Hendersonville
220,000-square-foot facility to bring high-paying jobs and $583 million economic growth to the state
