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10 hours ago
Downtown Asheville streets to close for Mardi Gras parade

Parade route, schedule and parking details released

The Asheville Humane Thrift Store will host a Valentine’s Tea Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, featuring family-friendly activities and local artists, with proceeds benefiting animals cared for by Asheville Humane Society.
Local
1 day ago
Asheville Humane Thrift Store to host Valentine’s Tea Party

Family-friendly event Saturday will raise funds for animals in need

Bryan George Coleman
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Swannanoa man arrested after multi-day crime spree

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says suspect faces dozens of felony charges following multi-agency investigation

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Man gets life in killing of Arden convenience store manager

Former employee sentenced to life in prison for murder, armed robbery at Shell station on Sweeten Creek Road

Rodrigo Barrera-Lozada
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
UPDATE: Man charged with impersonating officer turns himself in

Authorities warn public not to approach 22-year-old believed to be armed

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Local
1 day ago
Drought deepens across Asheville, Western North Carolina

Severe drought grips Buncombe and surrounding mountain counties despite recent snowfall

A small section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near the Interstate 26 bridge in Asheville is temporarily closed because of nearby construction
Local
1 day ago
Section of Mountains-to-Sea Trail near I-26 in Asheville closed

Blue Ridge Parkway officials cite safety concerns; closure expected through early summer 2026

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Local
1 day ago
5,400 Buncombe County voters asked to update registration information

Officials stress recipients remain eligible to vote and can update records online, by mail or in person

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