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Stone tombstone with an engraved poem in a cemetery; the visible lines begin 'How shall I speak of Thee...' with trees in the background.
Asheville History
2 hours ago
Tombstone Tales: Flat Rock grave links to Declaration of Independence signer

As America marks its 250th anniversary, a grave at St. John in the Wilderness Cemetery connects Flat Rock to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a young man remembered not for his famous name, but for his character.

Colby Saltz is charged with statutory sex offense with a child and sex act with a student.
Crime & Safety
4 hours ago
Henderson County school employee arrested on sex offense charges

Investigation centers on allegations of an inappropriate relationship between a school employee and student

People head to The Block in downtown Asheville as vendors finish setting up for the Juneteenth celebrations taking place Friday.
Local
1 day ago
Juneteenth celebrations in Asheville culminate with events downtown

Downtown celebrations feature local vendors, live music and family-friendly activities honoring Juneteenth

Theater stage with a blue-lit backdrop displaying 'Footloose' and silhouettes; audience seated in the foreground.
Arts & Culture
2 days ago
‘Footloose’ at Flat Rock Playhouse can boogie

You better cut loose, “Footloose,” and head down to Flat Rock Playhouse, home of the dance-heavy musical from June 12–July 5. Read our review for more.

The roast pork tenderloin at Guajiro was a giant serving of some of the best pork I've ever eaten.
Food & Drink
2 days ago
Fork & Dagger: Asheville food truck serves incredible Cuban cuisine

Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food turns out exceptional sandwiches, pork platters and empanadas from its new home in Biltmore Village

Golfer in a blue patterned shirt mid-swing, on a sunny course with water in the background.
Sports
2 days ago
Tickets now on sale for inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville

The FedExCup Fall tournament at Cliffs at Walnut Cove will bring PGA TOUR players, premium fan experiences and free youth admission to Western North Carolina

Infographic map of storm total rainfall across North Carolina with county values and event logos (NOAA, NWS).
Local
2 days ago
Arthur’s remnants could trigger storms, heavy rain across Asheville area

Emergency officials say widespread outages are not expected, but residents should remain weather aware

Alexander Sherman McKenzie
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Man charged with attempted murder after I-40 road-rage shooting

Authorities say the suspect was arrested on Tunnel Road after a June 10 shooting near Patton Cove Road in Asheville

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