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Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Most veterans will never see this unit — but it could impact every visit

Inside the Asheville VA sterile processing department’s massive effort to laser-etch thousands of instruments

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
APD confirms juvenile street fights occurred during June Downtown After 5

Asheville Police Department has confirmed responding to multiple reports of fighting juveniles during the Downtown After 5 concert last week.

FILE - The North Carolina Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., is seen on June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera, File)
Local
3 weeks ago
NC lawmakers override Stein vetoes on ICE cooperation, DEI restrictions

Lawmakers push through immigration enforcement and education policy changes as budget negotiations in Raleigh remain stalled

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Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Fork & Dagger: Xico’s charcoal-grilled cuisine steals the show

A brunch featuring steak and eggs, tinga de pollo and craft cocktails proves why diners keep coming back to this Asheville dining spot

Two older adults outside, man with a beard and hat hammering metal while a woman in a pink vest watches nearby.
Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 26-28

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Pride festivals, heritage events, live music, adoption events, food and drink gatherings and outdoor activities.

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Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Asheville Parks & Rec unveils new design for French Broad River parks

In the coming days, Asheville residents will be able to take a look at the design concept for the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project near the river itself. The design will be displayed on riverfront banners, at community centers and online.

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Local
3 weeks ago
I-26 traffic shift begins near Weaverville

Nightly closures from June 24-26 are expected as crews prepare for a major traffic shift; officials warn delays may extend into the weekend

Mugshot lineup: three individuals in front of a height chart wearing jail uniforms (left in green, center in orange, right in orange).
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Death by distribution charges filed in Mars Hill case, SBI says

Authorities say probe into one death uncovered additional child sexual abuse evidence

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Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville to turn hot again: Upper 80s, 90s and storm chances ahead

Western North Carolina gets a short break from the heat before summer surges back with high humidity, weekend storms and near-90-degree highs in Asheville

Interstate 26 traffic around Hendersonville was clogged from the morning well into the afternoon Tuesday after a fiery non-injury accident in a construction zone near exit 49B.
Local
3 weeks ago
As traffic booms, NC’s 70-year-old interstate system faces costly future

New report finds North Carolina ranks third nationally in Interstate traffic growth while half of urban Interstate miles are now congested

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