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Asheville City Hall
Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville leaders OK $19.2 million Helene housing funds shift

City leaders also approved a data center moratorium, launched major Municipal Building renovations and advanced affordable housing projects

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On The Town
3 weeks ago
Temporary skating rink to be built in downtown Asheville for $682,000

During the Asheville City Council meeting tonight, a temporary skating rink was approved for construction in a $682,157 contract with B. Allen Construction, Inc. The temporary rink will be built on Asheland Avenue in downtown Asheville.

Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Asheville police, fire headquarters to remain open during downtown restoration

This summer, construction crews will begin a year-long restoration of the Asheville Police Department and Fire Station 1 headquarters in downtown Asheville. City officials stated that both services will remain active during the renovation.

Sign near a river warning of Riverside Park wave construction ahead with logos and safety icons, trees in the background
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Woodfin police stopping Taylor’s Wave paddlers for safety talks

The $4.8 million Taylor’s Wave project is an eagerly anticipated installation for French Broad River kayakers, surfers and paddlers. However, until the river wave officially opens later this year, Woodfin police urge the community to stay safe and keep out.

Exterior of a Panda Express restaurant with a large red vertical banner in the foreground and a 'Do Not Enter' sign nearby.
Business
3 weeks ago
Panda Express opens new Asheville location June 26

Smokey Park Highway restaurant debut includes ribbon cutting and $1,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank

Asheville City Hall
Local
3 weeks ago
5 things to watch at tonight’s Asheville City Council meeting

From data centers to affordable housing and Helene recovery projects, several major issues are headed before council

Local
3 weeks ago
USPS update: New Swannanoa post office design nearly finished

Construction contract could be awarded soon, but officials say no completion date has been set for the U.S. 70 facility

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Community
3 weeks ago
Local mattress shop to host benefit for ‘Mattress Sisters’ flood survivors

Two Fairview women, Jackie Fenstermacher and her older sister, Cynthia Dunn, will be the focus of a community benefit this weekend, over a year and a half after they survived Tropical Storm Helene flooding by holding onto a mattress.

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Politics
3 weeks ago
Buncombe County officials address local impact of new state property tax bills

Since North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 889, a moratorium on 2026 property tax reappraisal, local officials have been uncertain about the future of property tax changes implemented in recently adopted fiscal budgets.

Downtown Asheville as seen from the Buncombe County Courthouse web camera
Local
3 weeks ago
Property tax reappraisal freeze sparks confusion for Asheville budget

New state law halts reappraisals in Buncombe County as leaders raise concerns during Helene recovery update meeting

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