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Asheville History
1 day ago
Strangeville: Harry Gardiner, the ‘Human Fly’ Who Climbed Asheville’s Flat Iron Building

A century before viral stunts, Harry Gardiner drew crowds to downtown Asheville by scaling the Flat Iron Building without ropes — part spectacle, part fundraiser and part civic promotion.

Two men in ornate historical costumes stand outdoors, looking upward toward the sky; one wears a white embroidered tunic with gold buttons and a red and green turban, the other a beige brocade outfit with a brown cloak and hat.
Arts & Culture
2 days 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
3 days 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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Housing
3 days ago
New Asheville budget brings tax increase for ‘most’ taxpayers, city says

A 2026-27 fiscal budget was officially adopted by Asheville City Council earlier this week, creating a roadmap for what city life will look like for residents and officials alike between July 2026 and June 2027. One change will be an increase in property taxes for “most” taxpayers, the city said.

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Business
3 days ago
Asheville Recovers Together: How local businesses can apply for up to $75,000 in grant funding

Local business owners and city leaders gathered today to announce the launch of Asheville Recovers Together, a $14.6 million grant program intended to assist Asheville entrepreneurs with rebuilding after Tropical Storm Helene.

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Crime & Safety
3 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
3 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
3 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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