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Local
7 hours ago
I-40 lane closure coming to Canton on Monday night

A lane will close on Interstate 40 near Canton, N.C., next week to allow a critical bridge replacement project over Incinerator Road to continue.

Community
1 day ago
Hendersonville to launch free mulch giveaway program for all WNC residents

The city of Hendersonville will begin to offer mulch for free to the community at the end of this month. Participants do not have to be Hendersonville residents to receive mulch.

On The Town
1 day ago
State fair preview: Officials offer safety reassurance ahead of opening

State and regional safety officials congregated at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center today to provide reassurance and a safety update in advance of the NC Mountain State Fair this weekend.

Outdoors
1 day ago
NC Forest Service receives nearly $65 million in Helene recovery funds

Earlier today, state and federal forest services signed a 10-year, nearly $65 million Good Neighbor Authority commitment to Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.

Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin, left, welcomes Greg Newman, the former district attorney for Henderson, Transylvania and Polk counties, to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office.
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Former WNC DA Greg Newman hired by Henderson County Sheriff’s Office

Newman, who was removed from office in 2021, is now serving as a staff attorney for the sheriff’s office

Local
2 days ago
Roadless Rule rallies planned in Swannanoa, Boone

Sierra Club, MountainTrue and The Wilderness Society are hosting the Swannanoa event as federal officials consider ending the national rule

Mission Hospital in Asheville is at the center of a new federal bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards targeting repeat patient-safety violations.
Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Edwards bill would fine hospitals $10,000 a day for repeat safety violations

Legislation comes after repeated federal ‘immediate jeopardy’ findings at Asheville’s Mission Hospital

Local
2 days ago
Revival Continues music auction to support Swannanoa’s Helene recovery

Asheville Media Group’s online auction features autographed music memorabilia and radio experiences, with proceeds benefiting Swannanoa Resilience Hub.

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