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Traffic moves through the newly opened four-lane westbound section of Interstate 26 near the Brevard Road exit on Friday, marking a major milestone in the N.C. Department of Transportation's I-26 widening project.
Local
4 hours ago
Major milestone: I-26 West now open in final 4-lane configuration

NCDOT says all westbound lanes are now open from U.S. 64 to Brevard Road, but construction and overnight lane closures will continue through the end of the year

Red fire trucks and emergency vehicles line a city street on a sunny day with green trees and traffic lights overhead
Crime & Safety
5 hours ago
Crash on New Leicester Highway backs up traffic

The crash happened around 11 a.m. near Old County Home Road

Man in a blue shirt and cap adjusting a round wall thermostat with his hands on a white wall
HVAC System & Maintenance Expert
6 hours ago
Extreme heat in Western North Carolina. Is your HVAC system ready?

MB HAYNES Heating and Cooling shares signs local homeowners should watch for as summer heat puts added strain on HVAC systems.

Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker says his headquarters is cramped and obsolete, but Mayor C. Michael Sobol isn't convinced it needs to be replaced.
Crime & Safety
8 hours ago
Black Mountain Police Department named North Carolina’s 2026 Law Enforcement Agency of the Year

The statewide award recognizes the department’s innovative programs, professionalism and efforts to build community trust

Low-angle view of a brick building with a large digital marquee showing the word 'WORLD' and glass panels against a blue sky with trees nearby.
Arts & Culture
22 hours ago
Wortham Center announces 2026-27 performing arts season in Asheville

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced all the dance, theater and stand-up comedy coming to the downtown performance venue in the 2026-27 season.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Asheville health officials advise Candler animal rescue visitors to seek rabies evaluation

Local health officials have advised anyone who has visited Alleyoop Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, an Asheville-area animal rescue, within the past six months to seek a rabies risk assessment.

Sunset Thursday near Alexander.
Local
1 day ago
That cool break was short-lived: Asheville’s heat returns this week

Asheville will see highs near 90 degrees, with afternoon thunderstorms possible Friday through Sunday

A neighborhood street in Buncombe County. Most property owners will see their 2026 tax bills based on 2021 assessed values after state lawmakers delayed implementation of the county’s 2026 reappraisal until 2027.
Local
1 day ago
Property taxes: Why your 2026 bill may look different than expected

State lawmakers delayed the county’s new property values until 2027. Here’s what Asheville and Buncombe County homeowners need to know about tax rates, appeals and this year’s bills.

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