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Arts & Culture
1 hour ago
Fringe Fest returns for its 24th weird year with over 70 arts events

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will return to the city March 15-22, bringing more than 70 different experimental, offbeat, always-interesting arts events with it.

Local
6 hours ago
Power outages reported across Asheville area amid bitter cold

Hundreds of outages reported near New Leicester Highway and Lake Lure

Local
8 hours ago
Icy roads create hazardous travel conditions across Asheville area

Drivers report vehicles sliding off roads and poor visibility

Education
22 hours ago
UPDATED: Wintry weather triggers school delays, remote learning

Schools across Asheville area adjust schedules because of wintry weather

Local
1 day ago
Dangerous winter weather develops along NC-TN border

National Weather Service warns of hazardous commutes and wind chills below zero

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Newly sworn Asheville police officer charged with assault

Internal investigation launched after Palisades Circle incident

The Asheville Police Department responded to 521 overdose-related calls in 2025
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Asheville police averaged two overdose calls per day in 2025

APD responded to 521 overdose incidents, down 187 from 2023 peak

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Voices for the voiceless: Buncombe’s Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers

About 325 children at a time rely on volunteers to speak for their best interests in court

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