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13 hours ago
McDowell County niece and uncle charged with felony incest
Tiffany Adonnus Sydnor, 34, and Corey Terrell Tate, 49, were reported by a family member to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office in June 2026.
15 hours ago
Are we safe from cyclospora? State health officials give timeline update
With cyclosporiasis cases on the decline, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provided an update on when the risk of exposure will subside.
18 hours ago
Asheville candidates make their cases at neighborhood forum
Transparency, city finances, housing, infrastructure and public participation dominated the discussion
19 hours ago
2 men dead from gunshot wounds in Henderson County
Two Henderson County men were found dead from gunshot wounds at their home off of Chestnut Stump Road, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said.
21 hours ago
Asheville weather could cloud tonight’s lunar eclipse
Storms and clouds may make viewing tricky, but the partial eclipse peaks around midnight
24 hours ago
Asheville police shoot, kill man armed with knife during reported break-in
Officers responded early Thursday to a Nancy Street home and encountered a man who police said refused multiple commands to drop the weapon
1 day ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 28-30
828 Day, Shindig on the Green, Gregory Alan Isakov, Asheville Craft Beer races, neighborhood festivals and theater are among the weekend events across WNC.
2 days ago
Asheville Holiday Parade theme revealed, applications open for 80th year
It may be 80 degrees out now, but Christmas is right around the corner. Participant applications for the 80th annual Asheville Holiday Parade are open.
2 days ago
How to tell if your jewelry is actually valuable
D.C. Creasman Jewelers explains what karat stamps, gold content, diamonds and age can tell you about a piece's value
2 days ago
Encore for Asheville Middle orchestra as program shifts to after-school club
After Asheville City Schools said earlier this month that the orchestra program at Asheville Middle School would not be returning for the fall semester, AMS students will have the opportunity to demonstrate interest in continuing the class through an after-school club.
2 days ago
Asheville City Council delays transit plan, hears concerns about ADU changes
Residents urge council to protect bus coverage, seek more funding and slow proposed ADU changes
2 days ago
Buncombe County requests community input on 10 county sidewalk projects
The team behind the inaugural Buncombe County Pedestrian Plan, a proposed network of sidewalks and crosswalks across the county, is seeking community perspective on 10 proposed projects.
2 days ago
Bomb threat under investigation at Resort Drive in Asheville
Asheville Police Department says a note prompted the investigation and some areas are being evacuated as a precaution while authorities conduct a search
2 days ago
$69 million awarded for affordable housing in Western North Carolina
Funding will support 10 affordable housing projects across 10 counties as the region rebuilds after Helene
2 days ago
Asheville nurses plan ‘Palantir Out’ protest
Nurses will gather Thursday at Pack Square Park to protest Palantir’s use of technology in HCA hospitals
2 days ago
Asheville council votes 5-2 to terminate Flock camera contract
Nearly five-hour meeting included hours of debate and public criticism over surveillance technology
2 days ago
Buncombe County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell
33-year-old man had been awaiting trial on several charges, including first-degree murder
2 days ago
I-240 East closed in Asheville after crash near Exit 2
Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays while crews respond to the crash
3 days ago
NC Mountain State Fair returns in September 2026 with special ticket days
The NC Mountain State Fair, the annual Asheville area fair, will bring carnival rides, agriculture competitions and vendors to the WNC Agricultural Center from Sept. 11-20, 2026.
3 days ago
Asheville remembers Dolly Parton: Beloved musician dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the widely-admired multi-hyphenate musician, has died at 80 years old. Asheville residents and visitors gathered at a West Asheville mural of the singer to commemorate her legacy.