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Entertainment
3 hours ago
Asheville concerts in June 2026: Live music in Western North Carolina

From national touring acts to local jams and emerging artists, here’s a look at June concerts and live music in Asheville and WNC.

After helping guide Asheville's greenway and pedestrian planning efforts for more than a decade, Lucy Crown is retiring to focus on family, entrepreneurship and a return to her artistic roots.
Local
1 day ago
People at Work: The woman behind Asheville’s greenways

The longtime city planner Lucy Crown spent years advancing projects designed to make Asheville safer, more walkable and more connected

Participants bowl during the 10th annual Strikeout Childhood Cancer fundraiser at Tarheel Lanes in Hendersonville on May 28.
Health & Wellness
1 day ago
Strikeout Childhood Cancer bowling tournament nears $15K goal in Hendersonville

10th annual fundraiser at Tarheel Lanes brings together bowlers, families and supporters to fund childhood cancer research through St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Shield-shaped police emblem for Shelby, North Carolina, with a central white courthouse tower, stars, and EST. 1843 text
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Shelby officer fired, SBI investigates after viral arrest video sparks outrage

Doorbell camera footage appears to show a woman being punched multiple times during an arrest; police chief calls officer’s actions “disturbing and inappropriate.”

Asheville City SC Phoebe Hollin's two-goal performance earned her Wicked Pie Player of the Match honors.
Sports
1 day ago
Hollin leads Asheville City to win with two-goal night

Hollin’s brace and Naroa Domenech’s second-half strike lift the Women in Blue to a 3-1 road victory over Chattanooga Red Wolves

Asheville City Soccer Club celebrates after the Blues' 3-0 victory over Port City FC on Saturday at Greenwood Field.
Sports
1 day ago
Asheville City SC scores three quick goals to defeat Port City FC

The Blues turned a scoreless match into a convincing 3-0 win behind Franco Ocana’s two-goal performance.

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with a beige brick facade, tall windows, and surrounding trees; sign reads 'BUNCOMBE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' above the entrance
Local
2 days ago
Buncombe may move some policy decisions to county manager

Employee pay and proposed changes to fleet policies headline Tuesday’s commissioner briefing

Smiling couple sitting with a white dog on a wooden deck outdoors, with a metal lattice fence and greenery in the background.
Pets
2 days ago
Monchu rescue: Community unites to save dog from floodwaters

Thousands of people breathed a sigh of relief this week after Monchu, a local dog swept downriver by swift floodwaters, was rescued after going missing for over 24 hours. The lost pup went viral on social media, where some posts received over 10,000 reactions.

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