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Black Mountain Town Hall
Local
4 hours ago by Dee Pridgen
Black Mountain faces nearly $2.8 million in budget shortfalls
Draft FY 2026-27 budget proposes no employee raises and highlights major funding challenges for water infrastructure, roads and capital projects
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Housing
16 hours ago by Dee Pridgen
Asheville board rejects plan to redirect millions for Helene home repairs
Members voted against transferring $9.2 million from multifamily housing projects to single-family reconstruction efforts
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Community
20 hours ago by Pruett Norris
Asheville I-26 Connector project: Questions answered
The I-26 Connector project is now underway across Asheville, prompting questions about scope and reach. 828newsNOW reached out to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for answers.
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Local
20 minutes ago by Dee Pridgen
Heat alerts posted for Buncombe, Henderson, surrounding counties
State health officials warn of elevated heat index values through Monday and urge Asheville area residents to take precautions against heat-related illness
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Crime & Safety
20 hours ago by 828newsNOW
Man with 10 years of indecent exposure history arrested on 5 new counts
The Asheville Police Department has arrested Michael Matthew Murphy Jr., 44, as a suspect in a series of indecent exposure incidents in downtown Asheville. Murphy has previous convictions for indecent exposure dating back to 2016.
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Black Mountain Town Hall
Local
4 hours ago by Dee Pridgen
Black Mountain faces nearly $2.8 million in budget shortfalls
Gray siding house with an orange front door, white trim, and a fenced front yard with sunflowers and blooming pink flowers on the right term garden.
Housing
16 hours ago by Dee Pridgen
Asheville board rejects plan to redirect millions for Helene home repairs
Community
20 hours ago by Pruett Norris
Asheville I-26 Connector project: Questions answered
Local
20 minutes ago by Dee Pridgen
Heat alerts posted for Buncombe, Henderson, surrounding counties
Two mugshots of a bald man with a mustache in an orange jumpsuit, shown from front and side against a gray wall.
Crime & Safety
20 hours ago by 828newsNOW
Man with 10 years of indecent exposure history arrested on 5 new counts

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Food & Drink
2 hours ago
Fork & Dagger: Revisiting Abeja’s House Cafe, a South Asheville breakfast favorite

Improved coffee, standout pancakes and a beloved Mexican omelet show why this hidden Hendersonville Road gem remains one of Asheville’s most reliable breakfast spot

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Entertainment
6 hours ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 5-7

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Asheville HoneyFest, WNC JeepFest, Asheville Pickle Festival, Hendersonville Pride, live music, outdoor events and stage performances.

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Housing
21 hours ago
Asheville panel backs duplex expansion, raises concerns about parking changes

Neighborhood Advisory Committee discusses $19.2M shift for Helene home repairs

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Crime & Safety
22 hours ago
No charges filed after fatal crash on Hendersonville Road in Asheville

APD officers responded to reports of a crash around 3:37 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at the 2160 block of Hendersonville Road. No charges will be filed.

The restored entrance gate at Lou Pollock Memorial Park earned a Griffin Award for Restoration, recognizing efforts to preserve the historic landmark's original character.
Asheville History
23 hours ago
Restoration of historic Asheville cemetery gate wins Griffin Award

Lou Pollock Memorial Park entrance, damaged by a truck, was painstakingly rebuilt using original materials and preservation techniques

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Asheville police invite public inside Real Time Intelligence Center

Residents can tour the developing RTIC, learn about drones and license plate readers, and ask questions about privacy and public safety

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Local
1 day ago
Buncombe commissioners OK $484M budget, new EOC site and $37M recovery grant

Actions include purchase of former Asheville Mall JCPenney property, Helene recovery funding and affordable housing bond proposals

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Ask The Expert
1 day ago
How often should you clean your dryer vent?

Warmstead explains how clogged dryer vents can affect appliance performance, energy use and fire safety.

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