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2 weeks ago

5 things to watch at tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting

From data centers to affordable housing and Helene recovery projects, several major issues are headed before council

2 weeks ago

USPS update: New Swannanoa post office design nearly finished

Construction contract could be awarded soon, but officials say no completion date has been set for the U.S. 70 facility

Two elderly women sit on a white quilt in a showroom, with blue paneled wall, angel wing art and a cross between them, flanked by Posh+ Lavish signs and lamps on both sides

2 weeks ago

Local mattress shop to host benefit for ‘Mattress Sisters’ flood survivors

Two Fairview women, Jackie Fenstermacher and her older sister, Cynthia Dunn, will be the focus of a community benefit this weekend, over a year and a half after they survived Tropical Storm Helene flooding by holding onto a mattress.

Blue-painted panel set into a brick wall, featuring a row of cute red miniature houses along the bottom and a small sun emblem in the center.

2 weeks ago

Buncombe County officials address local impact of new state property tax bills

Since North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 889, a moratorium on 2026 property tax reappraisal, local officials have been uncertain about the future of property tax changes implemented in recently adopted fiscal budgets.

Downtown Asheville as seen from the Buncombe County Courthouse web camera

2 weeks ago

Property tax reappraisal freeze sparks confusion for Asheville budget

New state law halts reappraisals in Buncombe County as leaders raise concerns during Helene recovery update meeting

NC Helene recovery numbers

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WNC still needs $10B as Helene recovery enters next phase, officials say

State leaders say housing, roads, water systems and economic recovery still need billions in funding

Exterior rendering of Asheville Oakley Fire Station 9 in Asheville, NC, showing brick building with red bay doors and American flag on a clear day

2 weeks ago

Asheville officials reveal new design for Oakley fire station

City officials have unveiled the latest design concept for a new Fire Station 9, the center of the first phase in plans to modernize public safety facilities in the Oakley community of east Asheville.

Road closed sign

2 weeks ago

Expect delays: I-26 East lanes closing overnight Tuesday

All eastbound lanes near mile marker 33 scheduled to close from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction work

A crash has closed the left lane of Interstate 240 East near Exit 3A in Buncombe County, according to state transportation officials

2 weeks ago

Crash closes lane on I-240 East near Exit 3A in Asheville

Drivers should expect delays Monday morning as crews respond to a crash in Buncombe County

National Weather Service map

2 weeks ago

Severe storm threat expands across Asheville area

The National Weather Service says damaging straight-line winds are the primary threat as storms move through region

Fireworks bursting in a dark night sky above a treeline, with gold and pink-red trails and smoke.

2 weeks ago

July 4th Events and Fireworks in Asheville and Western North Carolina: 2026 Guide

Find Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades, festivals, live music and America 250 celebrations in Asheville, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Cherokee and more.

Stone church with a large arched window and red doors, framed by green trees against a blue sky, on a sunny day.

2 weeks ago

Vigil planned in Asheville as Patients Union raises concerns over care

Vigil scheduled June 29 at First Congregational Church is open to patients, families and health care workers

Poster announcing Buncombe County Parks & Recreation 250th Anniversary Independence Day Celebration on July 4 at North Buncombe Fields, with fireworks and activities starting 5 P.M.

2 weeks ago

Fireworks move opens door to bigger Buncombe County show

Organizers say spectators will see a faster-paced show with new pyrotechnic designs

Mugshot of a middle-aged man with a gray beard and mustache, wearing an orange jumpsuit, looking slightly upward.

2 weeks ago

Man arrested after French Broad river rescue near Asheville

A man was arrested after a French Broad River rescue, but current charges involve threats, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer

Voters could be asked to approve a bond proposal to fund new and improved green spaces, including parks, trails and other public outdoor areas, aimed at expanding recreation and conservation opportunities across the community.

2 weeks ago

$70M in bonds headed to November ballot after Buncombe board vote

Commissioners approve ballot questions for $30 million open space bond and $40 million housing bond

Stone tombstone with an engraved poem in a cemetery; the visible lines begin 'How shall I speak of Thee...' with trees in the background.

2 weeks ago

Tombstone Tales: Flat Rock grave links to Declaration of Independence signer

As America marks its 250th anniversary, a grave at St. John in the Wilderness Cemetery connects Flat Rock to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a young man remembered not for his famous name, but for his character.

Colby Saltz is charged with statutory sex offense with a child and sex act with a student.

2 weeks ago

Henderson County school employee arrested on sex offense charges

Investigation centers on allegations of an inappropriate relationship between a school employee and student

Construction site with excavators, trucks, and a dirt hill beside a forest under a cloudy sky on a sunny day, with power lines above.

2 weeks ago

Crews begin bridge foundation work on I-26 Connector in Asheville

NCDOT officials highlight latest construction progress as work ramps up near I-240 and the Asheville Racquet Club

The French Broad River flowing through Asheville's River Arts District.

2 weeks ago

$18M available for Helene debris removal in Asheville area

Governments and nonprofits in disaster-declared counties can apply for grants of up to $3 million through Sept. 14

People head to The Block in downtown Asheville as vendors finish setting up for the Juneteenth celebrations taking place Friday.

2 weeks ago

Juneteenth celebrations in Asheville culminate with events downtown

Downtown celebrations feature local vendors, live music and family-friendly activities honoring Juneteenth

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