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Facade of a government building showing the 'BUNGOMA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' sign and a blue circular seal on a beige tiled wall.

3 weeks ago

Buncombe County approves funding to preserve 250 acres

Funding will help protect century farms in Newfound, expand a Camp Sequoyah easement and seek another $2 million state grant

3 weeks ago

Western North Carolina parents, teachers invited to join Tele-TAPP study

A federally funded research project involving East Tennessee State University is inviting Western North Carolina schools, teachers and parents to participate in a study focused on helping young students experiencing behavioral, social or learning challenges.

The Buncombe County Board of Elections has outlined procedures for Republican runoff primaries set for May 14 to decide the GOP nominees for N.C. Lieutenant Governor and State Auditor.

3 weeks ago

Buncombe election officials warn voters about absentee ballot changes

New rules change how some ballot mistakes are handled ahead of the Nov. 3 election

3 weeks ago

Black Mountain honors 4 men for tackling armed man

Four men tackled and disarmed a man at Trailhead Restaurant before police arrived July 2

3 weeks ago

Pack’s Tavern ghost stories to be featured in paranormal documentary

First in Fright Paranormal, a team of paranormal investigators who explore rumored haunted locations across the United States, will make a stop in Asheville this November. The crew will shoot a short documentary featuring the ghost stories of Pack's Tavern.

3 weeks ago

Traffic delays expected around YWCA as pool renovation continues

The YWCA of Asheville anticipates temporary traffic changes and impacted facilities through next week as its ongoing pool renovation hits the next phase of construction.

View of a VA Medical Center campus with a street, traffic light, power lines, and a prominent hospital sign at the entrance.

3 weeks ago

Tunnel Road car crash near VA hospital leaves Asheville pedestrian dead

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred last week on Tunnel Road.

3 weeks ago

Paperhouse Pizza coming to former Wayside site in Biltmore Village

Historic train depot damaged by Tropical Storm Helene will get a new restaurant tenant

3 weeks ago

Black Mountain rejects 4-foot floodplain standard

Town Council keeps the existing 2-foot freeboard requirement for structures in regulated floodplains despite planning board recommendation

Black Mountain Public Safety firefighter fire station police

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Black Mountain to assess troubled public safety building

Town authorizes up to $10,000 for structural engineering study as it weighs repairs or a new facility

Louis Williams Jones Jr.

3 weeks ago

Man arrested after Woodfin woman stabbed multiple times

Police say the suspect knew the victim and fled in her vehicle after the attack

3 weeks ago

2 charged in April shooting on Asheville’s Atkinson Street

Police arrested one suspect and are searching for a second person they consider armed and dangerous

3 weeks ago

NCDOT issues congestion warning for Brevard Road during Biltmore Championship Asheville

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has advised drivers to expect congestion along Brevard Road in Asheville later this week as the Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament begins.

3 weeks ago

Buncombe County habitual felon sentenced to 58-82 months for drug trafficking

Brandon Lloyd Cox, 44, was sentenced to 58 to 62 months in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction for trafficking in opium or heroin. The sentence was enhanced by Cox's habitual felon legal status.

3 weeks ago

City grant applications open for Asheville nonprofits to fund free public events

ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has opened applications for eligible nonprofits to receive between $3,000 and $10,000 to hold free public events along Asheville streets, in Asheville parks or other outdoor spaces around the city.

Deaverview Mountain rises behind homes along Deaverview Road in Asheville. Buncombe County purchased the 342-acre mountain in March and plans to develop it as a public park.

3 weeks ago

Buncombe County to take next step on Deaverview Mountain park

Commissioners will consider a $1.4 million master planning and engineering contract for the 342-acre property

3 weeks ago

Photos: Asheville Fire Department responds to White Duck Taco blaze

The Asheville Fire Department has responded to a structure fire around 388 Riverside Drive, the site of the former White Duck Taco restaurant.

3 weeks ago

Costco resubmits plans for Asheville store

New plans for the proposed Enka Heritage Parkway location are being processed, city officials say

3 weeks ago

Warm, mostly dry week ahead for Asheville

Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s before a possible fall cold front arrives next week

4 weeks ago

132-player Biltmore Championship Asheville field to include 3 Top 50 golfers

132 golfers will take to The Cliffs at Walnut Cove for the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament later this month. Three of those players sit inside the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

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