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2 weeks ago

Storm brings ice, power outages, water issues to Asheville area

Travel discouraged as ice coats roads and infrastructure problems grow

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Power outages: Asheville largely spared, Cedar Mountain hit hard

After a mostly dry Saturday, Winter Storm Fern crept in overnight, coating Western North Carolina with ice and knocking out power for over many toward the North Carolina-South Carolina state line.

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Strangeville: The lost Cherokee village of Conestee

A roadside marker near Brevard recalls a vanished Cherokee village and a legend that still raises questions.

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Ice builds across Asheville area as freezing rain locks up roads

Up to a quarter-inch of ice reported by Sunday morning, with totals still climbing

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Outages begin overnight in Asheville area as Winter Storm Fern moves in

Duke Energy deploys crews from across U.S. and Canada ahead of icing

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Hikes of WNC: Lookout Mountain Loop

Just minutes from University of North Carolina Asheville main campus, Lookout Mountain Loop is a beloved hiking spot for students and locals alike. The .6 mile trail is a quick lap around a North Asheville peak, but the views of the city skyline and surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains will make a lasting impact on any adventurer.

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Zombie movie ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ has braaaains – 828reviewsNOW

Following Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's return to the "28 Days Later" franchise last summer, director Nia DaCosta brings her own gruesome, meditative take to the zombie series with "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple." Read our review for more.

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Winter storm disrupts travel at Asheville Regional Airport

Officials relocate ground transportation and urge passengers to check flight status

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Ice storm expected to intensify after sunset across Asheville area

Buncombe County sheriff urges residents to stay off roads as freezing rain and sleet move in

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Flurries, sleet begin in Western North Carolina as storm takes shape

Forecasters warn freezing rain totals remain uncertain; power outages and dangerous travel possible

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Tombstone Tales: The hidden angel of Riverside Cemetery in Asheville

A marble figure, lost to ivy in summer and revealed each winter, is tied to a Southern literary legacy.

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Asheville activates emergency plan ahead of winter storm

Bus service suspended, city facilities closed and parking restrictions in effect through the weekend

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Surprises, snubs and ‘Sinners’: Unpacking the 2026 Oscar nominations

The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were presented Thursday morning by Danielle Brooks and Warren Wilson College alum Lewis Pullman, kicking off the race to Oscar gold this March. Read our breakdown of the surprises and snubs from the announcement.