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Smoky Mountain Cinema storefront with blue metal awning and promotional banners outside the entrance, under a blue sky.
Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Mountain movie palaces: Smoky Mountain Cinema, Waynesville, NC

Smoky Mountain Cinema is an independent, three-screen movie theater tucked in the corner of a Waynesville shopping center. Despite its modest size, the theater is run with a colossal amount of experience.

Optometrist in a white coat smiling at a patient across a desk with a computer monitor in an eyeglasses clinic setting.
Eye Care Expert
2 weeks ago
Why is preventive eye care so important?

Experts urge regular exams, UV protection and healthy habits to detect eye disease early

Asheville City Hall
Housing
2 weeks ago
Asheville seeks public input on major housing recovery funding shift

Proposal would boost storm recovery housing program from $3M to $22.2M

Business
2 weeks ago
Farm report highlights recovery, rising costs in year after Helene

Asheville area food system shows resilience amid ongoing economic pressure

Man bench-presses heavy barbell with a spotter assisting in a gym with blue walls and wooden floor, while another man lifts dumbbells in the background.
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Why Strength Training Is Essential for Long-Term Health

Building muscle isn’t just for athletes. Experts say strength training supports healthy aging, mobility, and everyday energy.

Acesa Ezekiel Jackson
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Asheville police arrest suspect in east Asheville shooting

Two people were wounded in the May 14 gunfire, including one victim who remains in critical condition

Gov. Josh Stein stood Friday morning at Morse Park and declared a long-awaited milestone for Western North Carolina’s Tropical Storm Helene recovery: Lake Lure is reopening
Community
2 weeks ago
Lake Lure reopens as Gov. Stein praises WNC recovery efforts

Town leaders say restoration of the lake signals new hope for tourism, businesses and residents

Brick-wall mural featuring ornamental text 'Burlington' with a 'Welcome' banner and ribbons reading 'North Carolina'—a city welcome sign.
Asheville History
2 weeks ago
Strangeville: Why Thomas Wolfe testified in a Yancey County murder trial

The Asheville author testified in a Yancey County murder trial after witnessing a Burnsville confrontation one week before a deadly shooting.

Collage: two mugshots (woman top, bearded man bottom) on the left, and a single-story house with two cars parked in front on the right.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Fairview killings timeline: From welfare checks to murder charges

The homicide investigation continues to unfold after a family was found dead inside their home earlier this month

Pool deck with warning signs near the water edge, including 'No diving' and 'Too shallow' messages.
On The Town
2 weeks ago
6 public pools splash back to Asheville for Memorial Day weekend

Six public pools in Buncombe County will open for the season next weekend, just in time for the Memorial Day holiday.

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