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Old Fort trail project moves forward with major new Pisgah National Forest trail
G5 Trail Collective seeks contractors for Trail C2, a major piece of the planned 42-mile Old Fort Trails Project
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Charter outage affects some Buncombe County 911 calls
Some Charter landline customers may have trouble reaching 911 because of a fiber break, officials said
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Asheville weather: Hot, humid weekend brings 90s and storm chances
Temperatures will climb into the low 90s across Asheville, with heat index values near 100 and afternoon thunderstorms possible through Sunday
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Tunnel Road road diet proposed from Beaucatcher Tunnel to South Tunnel Road
The French Broad River MPO is seeking public input on transportation projects that could compete for state funding
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Woodfin Coffee Department: Lifelong resident opens new coffee shop and café
Lucy Crown retired in June 2026 after 20 years working for the government. Two months later, her latest venture is already flourishing: Woodfin Coffee Department, a new coffee shop and café.
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Buncombe County tourist spending hit $2.6 billion in 2025, third-highest in North Carolina
A new study from Visit North Carolina has revealed that domestic and international tourists spent around $2.6 billion in the Asheville area in 2025, ranking the region third in state visitor economies.
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Fairview triple homicide: Death certificates detail how 3 Grant family members died
Death certificates show all three victims died by homicide, including one who suffered stab wounds and multiple gunshot wounds
2 weeks ago
‘Who will still be here?’ Shiloh residents press Asheville candidates on neighborhood’s future
Housing affordability, infrastructure, Helene recovery and aging in place dominated a candidate forum ahead of Asheville’s Nov. 3 election
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ArtsAVL awards $57,800 in arts education grants for K-12 student programming
The grants will cover eight in-school and 12 out-of-school arts programs for Buncombe County students, including field trips, workshops and performances.
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Shiloh residents want Asheville growth without losing their neighborhood
Longtime residents say housing, development, aging in place and generational homeownership will shape the future of the historically Black community
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YMCA launches first high school girls flag football league in WNC ahead of 2028 Olympics
Before flag football makes its Olympics debut at the 2028 Los Angeles games, the YMCA of Western North Carolina has founded the first NFL FLAG football league for high school girls in WNC.
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Asheville 20-year-old sentenced to 51-74 months for felony robbery
Re'al Samuel Wells, 20, was sentenced to 51-74 months of prison time after he pled guilty to a Class D felony robbery.
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Buncombe voters to decide $70M affordable housing, open space bonds
New campaign launches in support of two November referendums that supporters say would expand affordable housing and protect parks, farmland and drinking water
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Weaverville playground to close for 3 weeks of repairs
The playground and swing set at Lake Louise Park in Weaverville will be shut down for maintenance and repairs next week. Public officials anticipate work lasting for three weeks.
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More than 14 grams of meth seized in downtown Asheville arrest
Charles Wade Steiner, 62, and Samantha Mariah Scott, 35, were arrested by the Asheville Police Department on open warrants last Sunday.
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New cyclosporiasis cases down 74% from last week
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported today that cyclosporiasis cases increased by just 39 new cases this week, with no new hospitalizations reported.
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Asheville ranked among the most relaxing vacation spots in the U.S.
New analysis of more than 9.5 million Airbnb reviews ranks Asheville No. 9 nationally
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Asheville zoning panel backs more duplexes, ADUs
Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends ending minimum parking requirements
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Buncombe deputies seize fentanyl, meth in Arden drug bust
Sheriff’s office says deputies found nearly 19 grams of fentanyl and 189 grams of meth
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Balkcom selected to replace Edwards in NC 11 congressional race
Henderson County state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager after Edwards ended his reelection campaign amid a House ethics investigation
