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3 weeks ago
Three sentenced in Asheville home invasion murder case
Officials say the case involved a break-in, armed robbery and fatal shooting of an Asheville man
3 weeks ago
Overturned vehicle shuts down I-40 West near Asheville
Emergency crews respond near mile marker 53 as drivers face significant traffic delays
3 weeks ago
Fletcher man charged in 2025 fentanyl overdose death
Justin Callahan is charged with death by distribution and is being held without bond
3 weeks ago
Swannanoa resilience plan open for public review
Buncombe County is hosting public events and an online survey as residents review recommendations for the Swannanoa Valley’s future
3 weeks ago
I-26 Connector update: What NCDOT says about noise walls, debris cleanup
NCDOT says a traffic noise study will determine whether sound walls are needed, while crews continue clearing construction areas
3 weeks ago
Man sentenced after pleading guilty in Asheville Hillcrest Apartments shooting
Prosecutors say the victim was shot while waiting at a bus stop on Atkinson Street
3 weeks ago
Asheville weather: Calm Friday before storms return this weekend
Low humidity and near-normal temperatures arrive Friday as forecasters warn of heavy rain and possible flooding next week
3 weeks ago
Buncombe commissioners to consider $31M Enka expansion
Southeastern Container jobs proposal, Helene recovery projects and A-B Tech upgrades highlight Tuesday's meeting
3 weeks ago
EF-0 tornado confirmed in Madison County after Tuesday’s storms, NWS says
The National Weather Service says the tornado had estimated winds of 80 mph and caused scattered tree damage along a 1.1-mile path
3 weeks ago
New all-way stop installed on Beaverdam Road in North Asheville
The North Carolina Department of Transportation implemented a new all-way stop at the intersection of Beaverdam Road and Kimberly Avenue earlier this week.
3 weeks ago
60-unit affordable housing community opens on Asheville’s Tunnel Road
Star Point Apartments provides deeply affordable housing, including units for young adults aging out of foster care
4 weeks ago
AdventHealth approved to launch home hospice services in Haywood County
State Certificate of Need approval expands end-of-life care options for Haywood County families
4 weeks ago
Buncombe DA: 3 defendants sentenced in separate Asheville-area criminal cases
Cases include detention center shooting, Swannanoa crime spree and final defendant in I-40 Jeep burglary investigation
4 weeks ago
ALE: Cocaine, four guns seized at Asheville convenience store
Owner of Gas Up on Haywood Road charged with drug offenses, stolen firearm possession and assaulting an agent
4 weeks ago
Buncombe County 2026 property tax bills now available online
Here's when bills arrive by mail, how to appeal your value and where to find payment assistance
4 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 31-Aug. 2
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, World Ranger Day, garden tours, health fairs, live music and family-friendly events are among the weekend options across Western North Carolina.
4 weeks ago
The case of Asheville’s wandering pig has been solved
A painted pig sculpture found outside the Altamont Apartments is now in police custody as officers work to return it to PLANT
4 weeks ago
$800,000 Weaver Park renovation a strikeout, Little League families say
Weaver Park recently underwent an $800,000 renovation. However, despite the improvements promised by the project, residents say the park is worse off now than before the renovation.
4 weeks ago
Asheville United for Youth Block Party seeks 50 volunteers before Aug. 7 event
Free Pack Square Park celebration will feature youth performances, family activities, community resources and food for the first 750 attendees
4 weeks ago
Asheville’s Harrah’s Cherokee Center to host 5-day Blue Ridge Pickleball event
Clinics, open play and tournaments will transform the arena floor into six pickleball courts Aug. 12-16
