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Health & Wellness
1 hour ago
Novant Health completes South Asheville Medical Park

New imaging and outpatient surgery centers expand health care services on Hendersonville Road

Community
4 hours ago
Planning Ahead for Independent Retirement Living in Asheville

Planning for retirement housing before a decision becomes urgent can give older adults more time to consider the location, services and resources that may support independence in the years ahead.

Health & Wellness
8 hours ago
Having trouble sleeping? 6 habits that may help you get better rest

Quality sleep supports brain function and overall health. A consistent bedtime routine and a few everyday changes may make it easier to rest.

Jennifer Reed is sworn in as superintendent of Buncombe County Schools during a special-called Board of Education meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
Education
8 hours ago
Jennifer Reed named Buncombe County Schools superintendent

The longtime BCS educator had served as interim superintendent since Sept. 1

Outdoors
23 hours ago
SAHC hits 100,000 protected acres with Camp Rockmont easement

With the addition of 336 acres of forest overlooking Lake Eden, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has officially preserved over 100,000 acres of land across the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee.

Female police officer in uniform speaks at a press conference, with microphones in front and a blue backdrop dotted with Asheville Police Department patches.
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Jackie Stepp to lead Asheville Police Department

Stepp has led the Asheville Police Department on an interim basis since November 2025

Star Point Apartments, a 60-unit affordable housing community on Restaurant Court off Tunnel Road in Asheville, officially opened July 28.
Housing
1 day ago
Asheville weighs changes to $4.7M housing aid program

Proposal would add temporary rent assistance and give priority to people experiencing homelessness

Health & Wellness
1 day ago
Massage Envy Asheville launches Hydrafacial skin care treatments

A consistent skin-care routine can help keep your complexion looking and feeling its best. This October, Massage Envy Asheville is expanding its skin-care lineup with Hydrafacial, a customizable treatment designed to cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate.

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