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Colorful wildflower meadow along a dirt path with green trees and blue mountains in the distance.
Local
7 hours ago
Summer in Asheville and WNC: A guide to day trips, waterfalls, festivals and more

Families, visitors and locals can find ideas for Blue Ridge Parkway drives, swimming holes, dog-friendly outings, live music and summer events across the mountains.

Front view of a blue and green city bus with a bike rack on the bumper and an amber destination sign above the windshield, parked on a street.
Local
8 hours ago
Faster buses or closer stops? Asheville puts transit choices to the public

Survey open through June 28 as officials seek rider feedback on trade-offs

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Drug trafficking suspect hit with laundry list of felony charges

Jacob Lee Beasley, 36, was arrested by Asheville Police Department officers today on 12 different charges, many for drug trafficking.

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Business
1 day ago
Why education matters when choosing metal roofing and siding

Best Buy Metals says informed decisions start with understanding materials, use and long-term value — not just price

Blue city bus drives through a flooded street with cars splashing water around it, amid heavy traffic and green trees in background.
Local
1 day ago
Strong thunderstorms move through Asheville area

Thunderstorms moving through Buncombe County could produce gusty winds, lightning and small hail

Two white event tents sit behind rows of wooden bleachers on a grassy field under a blue sky with scattered clouds, at a sports venue.
Sports
1 day ago
How to get tickets for the Wicked Weed bar at Asheville PGA tourney

Ninth-fairway venue blends local beer, upgraded food and on-course action

Plate with two stuffed chicken drumsticks with melted cheese and peppers, paired with seasoned French fries on a yellow plate.
Food & Drink
1 day ago
Fork & Dagger: Zella’s Deli delivers big New York flavor in Asheville

This Tunnel Road deli serves fresh-made sandwiches, crispy seasoned sides and the kind of atmosphere that feels straight out of Manhattan

Water is seen outside the banks of the Swannanoa river in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Swannanoa, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Local
1 day ago
Swannanoa riverfront restoration, Rosman floodplain projects get state funding

More than $1.2 million from North Carolina’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint will support long-term flood protection efforts in Western North Carolina

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