State law delays the 2026 reappraisal, meaning most homeowners will see last year’s property values on this year’s tax bills while the county preserves its adopted budget
Officers responded to North French Broad Avenue around 2 a.m.; SBI investigating the third officer-involved shooting involving APD this year
Western North Carolina organizations receive $100,000 grants as Gov. Josh Stein highlights Helene recovery and the region’s $3.1 billion craft economy
Education data shows local districts outperforming North Carolina averages in graduation, reading and student growth
House Bill 1094 lowers the default speed limit on many rural roads, eliminates a school requirement for teen driver’s licenses and expands local authority to regulate e-bikes
The restaurants have been sold to longtime family friends as Edwards seeks another term representing North Carolina’s 11th District
Drivers should use Interstate 240 detour as crews conduct routine tunnel safety inspection
The state budget includes more than $700 million for Helene recovery, including housing assistance, infrastructure repairs, landslide mapping and economic relief across the mountains
The National Weather Service says saturated ground means it won’t take much additional rainfall to produce flash flooding in Asheville area
Study will examine a western extension tied to the I-26 Connector, along with pedestrian, bicycle, transit and stormwater upgrades
