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Rural road curving by trees and a white fence, with a red barn and blue sky in the distance. Mountains on the horizon.
Health & Wellness
12 hours ago
Eliada opens counseling center to expand youth mental health care

New Asheville-area facility will offer trauma-informed therapy, equine services and medication management for children and families facing barriers to care

Outdoor air conditioner condenser unit on a concrete pad beside a brick wall and green lawn.
HVAC System & Maintenance Expert
13 hours ago
Repair or replace? Signs your HVAC system may need professional attention

If your air conditioner is not cooling evenly, making unusual noises or driving up energy bills, your HVAC system may need professional attention before summer heat arrives.

Travelers at Asheville Regional Airport will begin using new rental car counters on May 20 as part of the ongoing AVL Forward expansion project
Local
1 day ago
Asheville Regional Airport opens new rental car counters

The relocation is the latest milestone in a multi-year expansion aimed at improving passenger flow and arrivals

Road Closed sign
Local
1 day ago
I-26 East shut down near Asheville after RV fire

Emergency crews urged drivers to avoid the area and follow detours Monday afternoon

Infographic showing a color-coded U.S. rainfall forecast map for the next 7 days, with a drought-intensity legend and a separate drought map, issued May 18, 2026.
Local
2 days ago
Hot, dry start to week in Asheville before scattered storms arrive

National Weather Service says highs will run 7–12 degrees above normal before a weak cold front brings scattered rain chances

Buncombe County Administration Building
Local
2 days ago
Buncombe County sees surge in tax revenue, stable spending

County revenues climb 7.5% as capital projects and solid waste costs continue to grow

Road closed signs and orange traffic barriers blocking the street ahead
Local
2 days ago
NCDOT launches Facebook page for I-26 Connector updates

Drivers can track construction progress, road closures and traffic changes tied to Asheville’s massive interstate project

Big Ivy and Shope Creek Progress
Local
2 days ago
Pisgah National Forest still recovering months after Helene devastation

Federal officials say downed trees, damaged roads and watershed impacts continue to challenge restoration efforts

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