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Bottles of Oak & Grist Distilling Co. spirits sit on a shelf at a local retailer. The Black Mountain distillery says it is working to address changes required by town officials related to whiskey barrel storage.
Business
36 minutes ago
Black Mountain details years-long fire code dispute with Oak & Grist

Town says discussions began in 2023; distillery owner says expansion talks were unrelated to current enforcement action

Black pickup truck drives on a wet highway in heavy rain, with yellow guardrails in the background and other vehicles nearby
Local
4 hours ago
Heavy rain causes flooding, road hazards across Asheville area

Several inches of rain have fallen along the I-40 corridor and mountain areas, with reports of flooded roads and debris blocking travel routes

Assorted sushi platter with nigiri (salmon, tuna, white fish) and cucumber–avocado maki rolls, wasabi on the side.
Food & Drink
4 hours ago
Fork & Dagger: Hidden South Asheville gem earns 5-fork rating

Fresh sashimi, inventive rolls and colorful décor make Asheville Sushi & Hibachi worth a visit

Green luna moth resting with wings spread on a rough brown wall surface, showing its lime-green color and central pattern.
Entertainment
6 hours ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 24-26

Moth Night, Hillbilly Jam, Love Shine Play Festival, “RENT,” Bacon, Beer, Blues, Bourbon Fest and lakefront birding are among July 24-26 events across WNC.

Flood Watch alert card: in effect 8 PM Wednesday through Thursday evening, with icons and details on impacts and preparedness; beside a rain‑soaked street photo.
Local
24 hours ago
Flood Watch issued for Asheville, Buncombe County as up to 5 inches of rain possible

National Weather Service warns heavy rain could trigger flash flooding across Western North Carolina through Thursday evening

Firefighters spray water on a fallen tree blocking a residential street, with a red fire truck and a brick building in the background.
Local
1 day ago
Tree falls on power lines, sparks fire, cuts power along Haywood Road in Asheville

Firefighters and Duke Energy crews respond after tree debris damages lines near RiverLink; hundreds lose electricity

Map showing Storm Total Precipitation forecast for the Greenville-Spartanburg area (Jul 22–25), with green to yellow to orange regions indicating increasing rainfall (roughly 0.5–3+ inches) and city labels along major highways like I-40 and I-85.
Local
1 day ago
Storms, heavy rain could bring isolated flooding to Asheville area

A stalled front is expected to fuel multiple rounds of thunderstorms, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, damaging winds and localized flooding

Buncombe County Administration Building
Local
1 day ago
Buncombe County seeks $19M for Swannanoa recovery, sidewalks after Helene

Commissioners approve disaster grant applications, stream restoration funding and school projects

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