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22 hours ago
Cold front brings rain, cooler weather and possible frost to WNC

Scattered showers today give way to sunny skies, gusty winds and the season’s first hint of frost

Arts & Culture
2 days ago
‘The Gift’ of giant puppets: Paperhand Puppet Project plans Wortham Center show

The Paperhand Puppet Project, a puppet-focused performance troupe, will return to Asheville next month to present “The Gift,” the company’s 25th anniversary production. Performances of ‘The Gift” will run from Nov. 7-9 at the Diana Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

Food & Drink
2 days ago
Hilton Asheville to host Thanksgiving buffet for Eblen, 12 Baskets Café

Next month, Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown will host a Thanksgiving Buffet charity benefit. The community is invited to partake in a meal to benefit Eblen Charities and 12 Baskets Café. The Thanksgiving Buffet will be held from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 27 at the Embassy Suites, 192 Haywood St.

Community
2 days ago
FEMA extends funding for water treatment through Nov. 30, city says

The city of Asheville has shared an update on the water pre-treatment systems that have been temporarily installed at the North Fork and DeBruhl water treatment plants. These systems, installed after Hurricane Helene hit the plants in September 2024, will remain in place through Nov. 30, 2025, thanks to funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
APD to participate in statewide crash reduction safety campaign

Organized by the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, Operation Crash Reduction will run from Oct. 6-12.

Food & Drink
2 days ago
Taco Tuesday meets National Taco Day in Asheville

Local eateries mark the occasion with discounts, giveaways and creative taco options

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Health & Wellness
2 days ago
AdventHealth taps new leader for Western North Carolina hospitals

Daniel Tryon succeeds Brandon Nudd as president and CEO of Hendersonville and Polk campuses

Ask The Expert
3 days ago
Prevent frozen pipes this fall with these tips from Secure Restoration

As Asheville prepares for colder weather this fall, it is in the best interest for your home to take steps to prevent frozen pipes. Secure Restoration, a local housing mitigation and restoration company, has advice for doing just that.

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