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6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Old Mars Hill Highway victim died after being struck by vehicle, officials say
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office say preliminary autopsy results reveal that a woman found dead along Old Mars Hill Highway was hit and killed by a vehicle.
6 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories
UNC Asheville unveils conceptual designs for tennis courts, campus upgrades
The University of North Carolina Asheville has released conceptual images for several campus improvement projects, including building renovations, an ADA-accessible library entrance and new on-campus tennis courts.
7 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
Black Mountain Town Council to appoint new member at Monday meeting
Black Mountain Town Council will elect one of 10 applicants to Town Council at a meeting tonight. The chosen candidate will join the Town Council immediately as a full voting member.
8 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Beaucatcher Tunnel in Asheville closing overnight for NCDOT inspection
Drivers should use Interstate 240 detour as crews conduct routine tunnel safety inspection
9 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
More than 22 grams of fentanyl seized after 3 arrested in West Asheville
The Asheville Police Department arrested three people on fentanyl-related charges this weekend in West Asheville.
10 hours ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
North Carolina budget sends hundreds of millions to Asheville area
The state budget includes more than $700 million for Helene recovery, including housing assistance, infrastructure repairs, landslide mapping and economic relief across the mountains
15 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, Outdoors, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville weather: Heavy rain raises flash flood threat across WNC
The National Weather Service says saturated ground means it won't take much additional rainfall to produce flash flooding in Asheville area
15 hours ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville wins $585,000 grant to study Hilliard Avenue improvements
Study will examine a western extension tied to the I-26 Connector, along with pedestrian, bicycle, transit and stormwater upgrades
1 day ago in Local, Politics, ZZZ App Top Stories
NC DMV to phase out license plate registration stickers by October 2026
North Carolina drivers will soon see a change in car registration protocol. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is developing a digital registration system for implementation by the end of the year.
2 days ago in Housing, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville affordable housing: Who can actually afford it?
Many Asheville workers say apartments labeled "affordable" remain out of reach. Here's why the numbers often don't add up.
2 days ago in Local, Native Advertising, ZZZ App Top Stories
I-26 Connector update: Haywood Road bridge work nears
NCDOT says overnight lane closures, shifting traffic patterns and roadway construction will continue as crews prepare for one of the project's biggest milestones
2 days ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
After 3 recent Asheville motorcycle crashes, BikeSafe NC shares safety tips for riders
After three crashes this month led to the deaths of two motorcyclists and the hospitalization of another, Sergeant Michael F. Loukos of the N.C. State Highway Patrol shares several safety tips for bikers and other drivers.
2 days ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Who controls gas prices? AAA explains why stations can change prices so quickly
The cost of replacing fuel, not just the fuel already in the tank, can influence what drivers pay, AAA says
3 days ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: North Carolina reports at least 240 cases
North Carolina health officials have not released county-by-county numbers, including for Buncombe County, as CDC investigates multistate outbreaks
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Woman found dead on Old Mars Hill Highway identified
Deputies say Teresa Annette Davis was found Friday morning; authorities are asking the public for information.
3 days ago in Business, Community, Local, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories
New Gamers Haunt location gives a boost to Asheville gaming community
This weekend, Gamers' Haunt, a popular Asheville tabletop and card game shop, will celebrate its grand opening at its new Patton Avenue location.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
New all-way stop installed on Rockwood Road in Arden
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has installed signage alerting motorists to a new all-way stop at the intersection of Rockwood Road and McKenna Road in Arden.
Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.
3 days ago in Sports
Wimbledon defeat makes Djokovic realize he’s ‘blessed and cursed’ by the success of his career
Novak Djokovic didn't dwell on Centre Court after getting dominated by Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon semifinals.
3 days ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories
Asheville police thank community after suspected robber, kidnapper arrested
The Asheville Police Department thanked the community for their assistance in the arrest of Harold D Rogers Jr., 60, a suspect in an Asheville kidnapping and attempted robbery.