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Arts & Culture
8 hours ago
Montford Park Players: Iago, Desdemona, Emilia shine in uneven ‘Othello’

“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, is now being performed by the Montford Park Players. Read our review for more.

news
1 day ago
Weaverville police investigate bomb threat reported at HomeTrust Bank

No threat was found after officers searched the HomeTrust Bank on Northridge Commons Parkway, Weaverville police said.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Asheville man pleads guilty to 10 counts of child sexual abuse

Bruce Ellison McCall, 65, plead guilty to five counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor and five counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor in Buncombe Superior Court earlier this month.

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Food & Drink
2 days ago
Fork & Dagger: The greasiest spoon on Haywood Road

Hail Mary in West Asheville offers unpretentious, old-school junk food with a punk rock vibe.

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Entertainment
2 days ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 12-14

Festivals, concerts, stage productions, outdoor races and community events fill the June 12-14 weekend across Asheville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Lake Lure and other WNC towns.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Cherokee police say ‘no imminent threat’ after mass violence threat

Earlier today, Cherokee, N.C., went into lockdown after Cherokee police received an anonymous call threatening mass violence. However, officials say there is no evidence of immediate danger.

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Politics
3 days ago
Asheville City Council approves 2026-27 budget in split decision

Last night, Asheville City Council voted in a 4-3 decision in favor of adopting a $275.8 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, applicable from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

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Housing
3 days ago
126 affordable housing units approved by Asheville City Council for $9.5 million

During the city council meeting last night, Tuesday, June 9, Asheville officials approved $9.5 million in disaster recovery funding to put the construction of Terrace at River Hills, a 126-unit affordable housing development, into motion.

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