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Local
60 minutes ago
U.S. 74 west lane to close in Clyde for bridge project traffic shift

Five-day closure will prepare for new temporary bridge as $17.7 million replacement project continues

Entertainment
13 hours ago
Jacob Elordi is electric in Netflix’s gorgeous, imbalanced ‘Frankenstein’ – 828reviewsNOW

It feels like Guillermo del Toro has been building toward this moment for his entire career. After constructing a dozen beautiful, gothic films featuring eccentric laboratories, empathetic monsters and crumbling mansions, he has finally been granted the opportunity to work with the ur-text of them all: “Frankenstein.” Read our review of the “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “The Shape of Water” director’s adaptation.

Arts & Culture
22 hours ago
N.C. Arts Council awards $11 million in grants: Over $500 thousand for Buncombe Co.

The Arts Council awarded 24 different grants to Buncombe County alone, totaling $570,922 and supporting everything from the Asheville Art Museum to Claxton Elementary School.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Brevard man charged in Pisgah National Forest shooting

Victim in stable condition; authorities say the incident was isolated

Community
1 day ago
Aliens, music and cosmic treats take over Morganton square

Brown Mountain Lights Festival features 11 bands, local vendors and out-of-this-world fun this Saturday

Local
1 day ago
Overnight I-26 closures planned in Asheville area this week

Drivers should expect full eastbound and westbound lane closures from Exits 31 to 37, with detours in place nightly

Local
1 day ago
Minor earthquake reported near Marion

No damage or injuries reported after early-morning tremor

Housing
2 days ago
Sawmill Village breaks ground on Burnsville housing project

New 26-unit complex will serve residents with disabilities and those facing housing insecurity

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