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Hundreds of people across Asheville and Buncombe County gathered Monday to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., taking part in a full day of events that included prayer, worship and a peace march, despite frigid winter conditions.
Community
3 months ago
PHOTOS: Asheville honors MLK Jr. with prayer, march and rally

Hundreds brave cold temperatures for annual celebration of civil rights leader’s legacy

Local
3 months ago
Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t holding back during his final year in […]

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Local
3 months ago
Buncombe County elections board to hear candidate challenges

Eligibility disputes involve Asheville City Council candidate Antanette Mosley and sheriff hopeful Victor Morman

Asheville History
3 months ago
‘I Have a Dream’: Read Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic speech

On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what would become one of the most famous speeches in American history. “I Have a Dream,” King’s address to the 200,000–300,000 attendees of The March on Washington, remains a signature rallying cry for civil rights over 60 years later.

Lake Lure remains about 15 feet below full pond as the town continues work to replace seals on the Tainter gates at the Lake Lure Dam, a project officials say is on schedule and expected to be completed in February 2026.
Community
3 months ago
Dam repairs keep Lake Lure 15 feet low through winter

Town plans shoreline cleanup, marina rebuild and spring reopening

Snowy scene near Wolf Laurel/Hatley Point
Local
3 months ago
Arctic air grips Asheville area; winter storm possible by weekend

Wind chills plunge below zero at high elevations as models signal growing storm threat

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family, and scuba diving
Business
3 months ago
People at Work: Asheville woman balances work and adventure

Lily Korpella leads intake at Asheville Humane Thrift Store while pursuing her love of nature, family and scuba diving

I-40 crash congestion
Local
3 months ago
Morning crash causes delays on I-40 near Asheville

Two of three eastbound lanes closed near Smoky Park Highway

Community
3 months ago
MLK Day roundup: Observances in the WNC area

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed nationwide on Monday, Jan. 19. Several festivities have been planned around the Asheville area to mark the holiday.

Asheville History
3 months ago
Strangeville: West Asheville’s horned lizard in a liquor jar mystery

A horned lizard in a West Asheville liquor jar sparked an Asheville mystery in 1928.

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