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Rocky River Apartments, a $44.4 million development that will include 120 affordable rental units with 48 project-based vouchers supported by the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville, is under construction in Woodfin.
Housing
2 days ago
$69 million awarded for affordable housing in Western North Carolina

Funding will support 10 affordable housing projects across 10 counties as the region rebuilds after Helene

Alex Karp, CEO of the software firm Palantir Technologies speaks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Asheville nurses plan ‘Palantir Out’ protest

Nurses will gather Thursday at Pack Square Park to protest Palantir’s use of technology in HCA hospitals

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Asheville council votes 5-2 to terminate Flock camera contract

Nearly five-hour meeting included hours of debate and public criticism over surveillance technology

Community
2 days ago
Asheville honors Dolly Parton with local tributes, memorials

Fans gather at a West Asheville mural as wakes and community sing-alongs are planned across the region

Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Buncombe County jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

33-year-old man had been awaiting trial on several charges, including first-degree murder

Orange diamond traffic sign with bold black text: 'ROAD CLOSED AHEAD' on pavement, close-up poster-style warning.
Local
3 days ago
I-240 East closed in Asheville after crash near Exit 2

Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays while crews respond to the crash

Lifestyle
3 days ago
NC Mountain State Fair returns in September 2026 with special ticket days

The NC Mountain State Fair, the annual Asheville area fair, will bring carnival rides, agriculture competitions and vendors to the WNC Agricultural Center from Sept. 11-20, 2026.

Arts & Culture
3 days ago
Asheville remembers Dolly Parton: Beloved musician dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the widely-admired multi-hyphenate musician, has died at 80 years old. Asheville residents and visitors gathered at a West Asheville mural of the singer to commemorate her legacy.

Entertainment
3 days ago
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure, has died

The country music legend built a career spanning decades, with hit songs, Hollywood roles and the Dollywood theme park

On The Town
3 days ago
Riverside Cemetery will not be impacted by I-26 Connector construction, NCDOT says

As construction continues on the Interstate 26 Connector project along the French Broad River, Riverside Cemetery, a nearby historic graveyard, will not be impacted, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.