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The intersection of Biltmore Avenue and John Walker Avenue in Asheville, near the site of a proposed 112-unit affordable apartment development. Asheville City Council authorized financing for the project Oct. 13, with construction expected to begin in December 2026.
Community
1 day ago by Dee Pridgen
Asheville advances 135 affordable homes, $6M housing aid plan
City Council backs new housing developments and homelessness prevention efforts, but relief could take months or years
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Construction continues on the future Interstate 26 Connector near Broadway in Asheville, as seen from Riverside Cemetery. The project remains on schedule, with additional lane closures and rolling roadblocks planned for Oct. 18-22, 2026.
Local
1 day ago by Dee Pridgen
I-26 Connector update: Lane closures, detours ahead
NCDOT plans overnight closures on I-40, rolling roadblocks on I-240 and daytime work on Riverside Drive
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The Biltmore Station sign stands in front of the property at 2 Hendersonville Road, where Drury Hotels is proposing a 210-room hotel.
Business
2 days ago by Dee Pridgen
Asheville design panel backs 8-story Drury hotel
The proposed 210-room hotel near Biltmore Village advances despite concerns about its size, flooding and pedestrian access
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Business
3 days ago by Dee Pridgen
Possible Asheville Helene recovery funding raises concerns
Board members question possible changes to funding for flood-damaged businesses still struggling two years after the storm
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Campaign signs line a roadside ahead of the Nov. 3 election
Local
1 week ago by Dee Pridgen
Asheville, Buncombe County candidates: A 2026 election guide
Find candidates for local offices, the General Assembly and Congress, with links to campaign websites and public campaign pages
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The intersection of Biltmore Avenue and John Walker Avenue in Asheville, near the site of a proposed 112-unit affordable apartment development. Asheville City Council authorized financing for the project Oct. 13, with construction expected to begin in December 2026.
Community
1 day ago by Dee Pridgen
Asheville advances 135 affordable homes, $6M housing aid plan
Construction continues on the future Interstate 26 Connector near Broadway in Asheville, as seen from Riverside Cemetery. The project remains on schedule, with additional lane closures and rolling roadblocks planned for Oct. 18-22, 2026.
Local
1 day ago by Dee Pridgen
I-26 Connector update: Lane closures, detours ahead
The Biltmore Station sign stands in front of the property at 2 Hendersonville Road, where Drury Hotels is proposing a 210-room hotel.
Business
2 days ago by Dee Pridgen
Asheville design panel backs 8-story Drury hotel
Business
3 days ago by Dee Pridgen
Possible Asheville Helene recovery funding raises concerns
Campaign signs line a roadside ahead of the Nov. 3 election
Local
1 week ago by Dee Pridgen
Asheville, Buncombe County candidates: A 2026 election guide

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An overgrown property along Swannanoa River Road in Asheville is part of the site proposed for a 524-unit apartment development. The project has raised concerns among city design reviewers about flooding and emergency evacuation routes.
Housing
6 hours ago
Asheville’s 524-unit apartment plan raises flood safety concerns

A proposed development along Swannanoa River Road faces questions about emergency exits, flooding and traffic

Local
8 hours ago
Asheville Tourists’ Brian DeWine wins national MiLB award

DeWine’s honor follows a $40 million ballpark renovation and record attendance in 2026

The intersection of Eagle and Market streets in downtown Asheville is among the areas slated for improvements. Asheville City Council has approved $175,000 to help downtown businesses affected by construction on several city streets.
Business
10 hours ago
Asheville approves $175K to help downtown businesses

Funding aims to keep customers coming during construction on Lexington, Coxe, Eagle and Market streets

Local
1 day ago
First snow falls in NC mountains as freeze warning looms

Mount Mitchell sees snow as temperatures plunge across Western North Carolina

The weathered gravestone of Scottish botanist John Lyon stands at Riverside Cemetery in Asheville. Lyon died in 1814, and historical accounts say his remains were moved twice before reaching Riverside Cemetery.
Asheville History
1 day ago
Tombstone Tales: The Asheville grave that moved twice

Scottish botanist John Lyon traveled the Appalachian wilderness collecting plants. His journey didn’t end with his death in 1814.

Local
2 days ago
828 Scoreboard: Week 9 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Oct. 16

Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Asheville rally highlights impact of federal health care cuts

State lawmakers and patients warn that federal changes could leave more North Carolinians struggling to afford health care

Campaign signs line the entrance to West Asheville Branch Library, one of Buncombe County's 13 early voting locations. More than 7,000 people cast ballots across the county Thursday, Oct. 15, the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3 general election.
Local
2 days ago
Buncombe County early voting draws 7,049 on first day

South Buncombe and Weaverville led turnout Thursday, while registered Democrats accounted for just over half of voters

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