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A crash has closed the left lane of Interstate 240 East near Exit 3A in Buncombe County, according to state transportation officials
Local
5 hours ago
Crash closes lane on I-240 East near Exit 3A in Asheville

Drivers should expect delays Monday morning as crews respond to a crash in Buncombe County

Poster announcing Buncombe County Parks & Recreation 250th Anniversary Independence Day Celebration on July 4 at North Buncombe Fields, with fireworks and activities starting 5 P.M.
Local
1 day ago
Fireworks move opens door to bigger Buncombe County show

Organizers say spectators will see a faster-paced show with new pyrotechnic designs

Voters could be asked to approve a bond proposal to fund new and improved green spaces, including parks, trails and other public outdoor areas, aimed at expanding recreation and conservation opportunities across the community.
Housing
2 days ago
$70M in bonds headed to November ballot after Buncombe board vote

Commissioners approve ballot questions for $30 million open space bond and $40 million housing bond

Stone tombstone with an engraved poem in a cemetery; the visible lines begin 'How shall I speak of Thee...' with trees in the background.
Asheville History
2 days ago
Tombstone Tales: Flat Rock grave links to Declaration of Independence signer

As America marks its 250th anniversary, a grave at St. John in the Wilderness Cemetery connects Flat Rock to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a young man remembered not for his famous name, but for his character.

Colby Saltz is charged with statutory sex offense with a child and sex act with a student.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Henderson County school employee arrested on sex offense charges

Investigation centers on allegations of an inappropriate relationship between a school employee and student

Construction site with excavators, trucks, and a dirt hill beside a forest under a cloudy sky on a sunny day, with power lines above.
Local
3 days ago
Crews begin bridge foundation work on I-26 Connector in Asheville

NCDOT officials highlight latest construction progress as work ramps up near I-240 and the Asheville Racquet Club

The French Broad River flowing through Asheville's River Arts District.
Local
3 days ago
$18M available for Helene debris removal in Asheville area

Governments and nonprofits in disaster-declared counties can apply for grants of up to $3 million through Sept. 14

People head to The Block in downtown Asheville as vendors finish setting up for the Juneteenth celebrations taking place Friday.
Local
3 days ago
Juneteenth celebrations in Asheville culminate with events downtown

Downtown celebrations feature local vendors, live music and family-friendly activities honoring Juneteenth

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