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Map of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina with storm activity and yellow circles highlighting areas of interest for this afternoon’s severe storms.
Local
52 minutes ago
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Asheville, Buncombe County

National Weather Service says storm near Fairview could bring damaging winds, nickel-sized hail and downed trees until 3:15 p.m.

Gov. Josh Stein
Local
7 hours ago
NC reaches $1 billion milestone for Helene water infrastructure recovery

Gov. Josh Stein announces Burnsville funding as state says 98% of damaged water systems have been restored, but $758 million in needs remain

Traffic moves through the newly opened four-lane westbound section of Interstate 26 near the Brevard Road exit on Friday, marking a major milestone in the N.C. Department of Transportation's I-26 widening project.
Local
2 days ago
Major milestone: I-26 West now open in final 4-lane configuration

NCDOT says all westbound lanes are now open from U.S. 64 to Brevard Road, but construction and overnight lane closures will continue through the end of the year

Brick school building with Buncombe County Schools sign and circular logo against a clear blue sky
Education
2 days ago
Buncombe County Social Work launches school supply drive for students in foster care

Buncombe County Social Work has launched a school supplies donation drive for Western North Carolina students in the foster care system, including over 300 kids in Buncombe County. The drive will run through the end of the month.

Red fire trucks and emergency vehicles line a city street on a sunny day with green trees and traffic lights overhead
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Crash on New Leicester Highway backs up traffic

The crash happened around 11 a.m. near Old County Home Road

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation agents process the scene of an officer-involved shooting on North French Broad Avenue in downtown Asheville early Wednesday.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
SBI identifies man killed by Asheville police after downtown shooting

Arturo Castillo Palomar of Saluda was fatally shot by officers after police responded to reports of gunfire in a parking lot outside Shakeys

Man in a blue shirt and cap adjusting a round wall thermostat with his hands on a white wall
HVAC System & Maintenance Expert
2 days ago
Extreme heat in Western North Carolina. Is your HVAC system ready?

MB HAYNES Heating and Cooling shares signs local homeowners should watch for as summer heat puts added strain on HVAC systems.

Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker says his headquarters is cramped and obsolete, but Mayor C. Michael Sobol isn't convinced it needs to be replaced.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Black Mountain Police Department named North Carolina’s 2026 Law Enforcement Agency of the Year

The statewide award recognizes the department’s innovative programs, professionalism and efforts to build community trust

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