Crime & Safety
10 months ago
APD seizes firearms, arrests convicted felons in West Asheville

The two men, Derontrez Coleman, 33, and Marlon Beatty, 42, were stopped on Bradley Street after their vehicle was observed driving the wrong way down Granada Street and weaving in and out of lanes.

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Local
10 months ago
Stocking stuffer ideas for ‘hip adults’

Here are some cool and thoughtful ideas that are sure to delight the hip adults on your gift list.

Crossnore Communities for Children
Local
10 months ago
Crossnore Communities for Children reflects on resilience, gratitude after Helene

Crossnore’s dedication to hope and healing continued without pause, ensuring that children and families in their care received the support they needed.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Dec. 20-22

Taylor Swift and a song release are just some of the events happening this weekend in Asheville. Find our what is new right here.

FILE - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
NC’s Medicaid expansion hits enrollment goal about a year ahead of projections

More than 600,000 people have enrolled in North Carolina’s Medicaid coverage for low-income adults about a year after the program’s expansion

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Woman stabbed by at-large armed robber on French Broad River Greenway

A woman was stabbed and robbed on the French Broad River Greenway nearby Carrier Park in West Asheville Tuesday evening, Dec. 18.

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Local
10 months ago
Commission recap: Helene recovery funds, Continuum of Care update

Buncombe County commissioners approved disaster rental assistance funding and reallocated COVID funds to help with Helene recovery

Education
10 months ago
Report on possible school districts merger due by end of year

Recommendations about a merger between Asheville City and Buncombe County schools is due to the General Assembly in February.

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Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Here’s how you can boost blood supply in Asheville area

In the Asheville area, there are several opportunities to donate blood during the holiday season

People look at the flooding on U.S. 70 in Swannanoa. The bridge seen here near Interstate 40 exit 55 was damaged in the storm.
news
10 months ago
U.S. 70 bridge in Swannanoa to reopen tonight

An average of 16,000 vehicles per day crossed the U.S. 70 bridge in Swannanoa before Helene, NCDOT officials said