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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
APD officer resigns following child abuse, DWI, public urination charges

The Asheville Police Department has announced that Officer Beauregard “Beau” Terence Baley has resigned from the force following his arrest and an internal investigation earlier this month.

Music
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Black Mountain venue plans tribute to late blues legend Kat Williams

Katrina “Kat” Williams, a beloved community member and blues legend, passed away at age 58 on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. This weekend, a collective of local musicians will perform a tribute show to the artist in Black Mountain, N.C.

Quick action by an employee and firefighters helped prevent major damage after a fire broke out late Wednesday at the Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store in Fairview, according to the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Employee spots fire, helping crews save Hickory Nut Gap Farm Store

Fairview firefighters contain blaze before it spreads inside building

North Carolina Arboretum
Local
1 day ago
Arboretum board OKs parking fee increase for one-time visitors

New $25 vehicle fee takes effect March 1 as officials address maintenance and program expenses

Henderson County Special Needs Decal
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Henderson, McDowell introduce special needs occupant decals

New sticker programs help first responders identify residents with special needs

Business
2 days ago
ArtsAVL announces $1.2 million grant program for WNC arts nonprofits

ArtsAVL, the Asheville area arts council, has launched a $1.2 million Nonprofit Arts Recovery Grant Program intended to support the long-term recovery of Western North Carolina arts nonprofits.

Local
2 days ago
Wet weather returns to Asheville before sunny weekend

Showers taper off Thursday night as temperatures climb into the weekend

Asheville City Hall
Local
2 days ago
Residents sound off on Asheville’s projected $30M budget shortfall

Public urges council to protect transit, pay living wages and avoid more property tax hikes

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