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Devan Loving arrived in Buncombe County at 2:50 p.m. Thursday, where he was served warrants charging him with three counts of first-degree murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder and one count of child abduction.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Triple murder suspect returned to Buncombe County

Loving is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and is being held without bond

Close-up of a book cover showing a woman's face with a vibrant flower crown, outdoors among pink blooms; title reads 'HAPPY LAND'.
Community
3 weeks ago
750+ readers participate in blockbuster One Book, One Buncombe program

One Book, One Buncombe is a community reading program aimed at creating unity through literature across Buncombe County. Hundreds of copies of “Happy Land” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez were made freely available to readers as part of the initiative.

Wooden sign reading 'The Haunted Farm — Enter Here' hanging over rope netting against a cloudy sky.
Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Hundreds hop to horror haven Haunted Farm for ‘Halfway to Halloween’

Summertime can be scary, too. Just ask Jason Voorhees… or visitors at The Haunted Farm. The scare attraction attracted dozens of guests last weekend for a two day only “Halfway to Halloween” event.

Asheville City Hall
Local
3 weeks ago
What to know about Asheville’s proposed city budget

The proposal includes a property tax increase, infrastructure repairs, employee raises and funding tied to Tropical Storm Helene recovery

Devan Living
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Triple murder suspect denied bond in Tennessee extradition hearing

Devan Loving charged alongside 16-year-old Star Grant in Fairview deaths

Sign for River Walk Park in a green wooded area under sunny sky, with trees surrounding.
Community
3 weeks ago
Black Mountain teen helps restore Helene-damaged dog park

A year and a half after Tropical Storm Helene, Amanda Latta, 16, is contributing to the reconstruction of River Walk Park, one picnic table, flower bed and birdhouse at a time.

Local
3 weeks ago
Tubing season returns, but recovery from Helene still shapes the flow

Operators across Asheville and surrounding waterways report steady demand but varied recovery paths heading into the summer season

Paved country road with a wooden fence, green fields, and distant hills under a bright blue sky and white clouds.
Local
3 weeks ago
Cades Cove 2026 vehicle-free days begin: What to know before you go

11-mile loop opens to bikes and pedestrians every Wednesday through Sept. 30

Local
3 weeks ago
Home repairs, housing projects, Flock technology top Asheville City Council agenda

Proposed shifts in Helene recovery funding could impact home repairs and water infrastructure projects

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Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Hikes of WNC: Flat Top Mountain Trail

Flat Top Mountain Trail is a rewarding trek with diverse terrain near Moses Cone Manor on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read more in our hiking guide below.

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