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Reems Creek Fire Department
Local
22 hours ago
Bear reportedly enters Asheville-area home, swats at resident

The occupant was evaluated by EMS and taken for further evaluation

Local
22 hours ago
Buncombe commissioners approve $1.6M indoor recreation center design

Board also backs Southeastern Container expansion, UNC Health hospital and Lennie’s Law

On The Town
1 day ago
New Asheville festival to celebrate historic neighborhoods through music, history and advocacy

The Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition Festival, which will be held at Memorial Stadium, is a new two-day festival celebrating the people and culture of five historic Asheville neighborhoods: Burton Street, East End/Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh and Southside.

Orange diamond traffic sign with bold black text: 'ROAD CLOSED AHEAD' on pavement, close-up poster-style warning.
Community
1 day ago
Helene-damaged section of U.S. 176 near Saluda set for reconstruction

Reconstruction will require U.S. 176 to remain closed through late 2029. Interstate 26 will serve as a detour to access points on both sides of the closure.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Asheville police seek help locating teenage suspect in July shooting

The Asheville Police Department have requested assistance from the public with locating Elijah William Poore, 18, who has open warrants related to a July 24 shooting.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
More than 125 grams of fentanyl, cocaine and meth seized in Asheville motel bust

On Aug. 11, 2026, members of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team seized 25.9 grams of fentanyl, 48.6 grams of cocaine, 51.9 grams of methamphetamine, five handguns and $3,272 in a Rock Haven Motel drug bust.

Local
2 days ago
Asheville pulls proposed bus route cuts from City Council agenda

Proposed ART changes that could have cut service in some neighborhoods will be reconsidered at a later date

Health & Wellness
2 days ago
New cyclospora cases continue to decline in North Carolina

Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by the parasite cyclospora, have reduced dramatically after a major outbreak hit North Carolina earlier this summer.

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