Potholes and roadwork pose challenges for Asheville area drivers.
The American Academy of Neurology says reading stimulates the brain and has been shown to slow down cognitive decline in old age.
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Rain returns to the forecast Saturday with showers likely across much of the area along with temperatures in the low 50s.
JCPenney has announced plans to close several stores — including the one in Asheville Mall.
The biggest savings — more than $63 million — came after the team reduced the number and width of the bridges across the French Broad River
In 2023, Pactiv Evergreen abruptly closed the paper mill in Canton.
JOANN says stores in Asheville, Hendersonville and Morganton are among those it would like to begin closing immediately
Cold and rainy conditions are expected to continue through the night Wednesday
A plan being floated would create a Conservation Access Pass to allow individuals to access and use North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission property