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The Winding Stairs Alpha Fire burns to the edge of the Highway 64 containment line. USDA Forest Service courtesy photo by Dana Hodde.
Local
3 hours ago
Crews near full containment of Nantahala Forest fire

Authorities seek early witness photos to investigate cause of the Winding Stairs Alpha Fire

Crime & Safety
4 hours ago
North Asheville man apprehended for child exploitation

The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with Homeland Security Investigations, apprehended a North Asheville man for child exploitation following a months-long investigation.

Juan Ramon Juarez-Talamantes
Crime & Safety
4 hours ago
DHS publicizes ICE hold months after detainer filed in Asheville child sex case

29-year-old charged with three counts of statutory rape has been held without bond in Buncombe County Detention Facility since arrest

Local
6 hours ago
Showers fade, cooler and drier weather settles into Asheville

Forecasters say beneficial rainfall likely Saturday night and Sunday, with minor flooding possible

An Asheville animal services vehicle and two city forensic vehicles are seen in the parking lot of an apartment complex off Merrimon Avenue Tuesday afternoon, where a man wearing a vest marked “POLICE” escorted individuals from the vehicles.
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Police say Asheville operation was not ICE activity

Armed officers served federal warrants at Chestnut Street apartment building; one person taken into custody

A crash on Interstate 26 westbound is slowing traffic.
Local
1 day ago
Crash closes lane on I-26, backs up Asheville traffic

Delays reported near Arden and along Patton Avenue

Local
1 day ago
Warmest temperatures in weeks arrive across Asheville area

Forecasters track midweek rain and a small chance of wintry weather in the mountains

A smoke column was visible south of the Winding Stairs area, according to a USDA Forest Service photo released Monday.
Local
1 day ago
Crews gain ground on 80-acre fire in Nantahala National Forest

Fire near Winding Stairs Gap reaches 30% containment as weather may help slow spread

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