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12-court indoor pickleball facility coming to Weaverville in late summer
A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer.
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Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations
The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19.
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Summer cinema in Asheville: Free family movies and outdoor screenings
Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Check out the options around Asheville.
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Buncombe County shifts location of Fourth of July celebration
While past celebrations were held at Lake Julian Park, Buncombe County residents are invited to watch Fourth of July fireworks this year at North Buncombe Fields in Weaverville, N.C.
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The Block to receive custom bench made from tree felled by Tropical Storm Helene
This Juneteenth, The Block, the historic Black business sector of downtown Asheville, will receive a new, custom-designed bench from Echoes of the Forest, a nonprofit creating functional artwork from trees felled by Tropical Storm Helene.
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Brevard bookstore to hold Where’s Waldo scavenger hunt at 30+ local businesses
Where's Brevaldo? Highland Books will launch its annual Find Waldo Local event this July, inviting Brevard locals and visitors alike to track down Waldo at over 30 businesses. Participants who find Waldo at least 20 times will receive a special prize.
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Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail reopens for first time since Helene
One of the most iconic hiking trails in Western North Carolina has reached a major restoration milestone since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region in September 2024. The Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail, a 3.6-mile, 1,775-feet climb up the paternal peak, has partially reopened.
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Bounty & Soul expands free food distribution after 300% increase in need
With taxes on the rise, budgets tightening and the local economy still recovering after Tropical Storm Helene, access to fresh food can feel like a luxury. Bounty & Soul sees it as a human right.
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Asheville City SC packs June with soccer, wellness and community
Asheville City Soccer Club has a packed June calendar featuring USL League Two and USL W League home matches, a mental health event with Onrise and a community celebration with HF Center of Exercise Science.
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How summer humidity can impact your home in Western North Carolina
Rising moisture levels can affect everything from air quality to structural materials.
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Asheville nonprofit turns guns into art as city recognizes National Gun Violence Awareness Month
RAWtools, an Asheville gun disposal nonprofit, will hold an event later this month for residents who wish to anonymously recycle firearms.
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Documentary honoring horror icon raises over $1,400 for Hendersonville schools
Horror legend Vincent Price would have been 115 years old on May 27, 2026. A Flat Rock screening of a documentary about the actor raised over $1,400 for the Arts Council of Henderson County.
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Strangeville: Harry Gardiner, the ‘Human Fly’ Who Climbed Asheville’s Flat Iron Building
A century before viral stunts, Harry Gardiner drew crowds to downtown Asheville by scaling the Flat Iron Building without ropes — part spectacle, part fundraiser and part civic promotion.
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How to choose the right metal panel for your building project
Best Buy Metals explains why panel choice should be guided by building type, budget, roof design, visibility and long-term performance, not just by what looks good on another project.
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Montford Park Players: Iago, Desdemona, Emilia shine in uneven ‘Othello’
“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, is now being performed by the Montford Park Players. Read our review for more.
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Black Mountain Blues Experience to bring award-winning artists to town in September
This fall, the Black Mountain Blues Society will collaborate with newly-remodeled music venue White Horse Black Mountain to bring three days of blues music to downtown Black Mountain, N.C.
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Armed robber steals $400+ from Hendersonville Road convenience store
The Asheville Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store on Hendersonville Road this week.
3 weeks ago
71-year-old dead after U.S. 70 incident, BCSO says investigation still in progress
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances around the death of 71-year-old Saeid Mohammad Khoshnoud, who was found with serious wounds along U.S. Highway 70 earlier this week.
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New Asheville budget brings tax increase for ‘most’ taxpayers, city says
A 2026-27 fiscal budget was officially adopted by Asheville City Council earlier this week, creating a roadmap for what city life will look like for residents and officials alike between July 2026 and June 2027. One change will be an increase in property taxes for "most" taxpayers, the city said.
3 weeks ago
Asheville Recovers Together: How local businesses can apply for up to $75,000 in grant funding
Local business owners and city leaders gathered today to announce the launch of Asheville Recovers Together, a $14.6 million grant program intended to assist Asheville entrepreneurs with rebuilding after Tropical Storm Helene.
