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Front of a Housing Authority Central Office building with a bold sign reading 'HOUSING AUTHORITY' and 'CENTRAL OFFICE'.
Housing
2 weeks ago
Asheville housing authority to host free domestic violence awareness event

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville will host a panel about domestic violence and the importance of safe housing for HACA residents, community partners and members of the public later this month.

Community
2 weeks ago
Biltmore Championship Asheville offering $10,000 grants to local nonprofits

As the Biltmore Championship Asheville approaches this fall, the PGA TOUR golf tournament has announced a grant program for nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County.

Tree-covered riverbank with a leaning trunk over a rocky shore and calm water under a clear blue sky
Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Is the French Broad River safe to swim this summer? MountainTrue weighs in

The French Broad River is a popular summer recreation spot. After Tropical Storm Helene, is it safe to swim? MountainTrue leaders give their answers.

Green Hendersonville Rd street sign on a pole with yellow traffic lights overhead and blue sky behind.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
20-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash one week before 21st birthday

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle collision that resulted in the death of Subastion James Samuel Cruz-Galyon, a 20-year-old motorcyclist from Canton, N.C.

Intersection street signs reading Burton St and Buffalo St, set against dense green foliage.
Community
2 weeks ago
$1 million stormwater drainage project to have minimal impact on West Asheville traffic

The project will target the end of Buffalo Street, a residential part of the Burton Street neighborhood, but city officials say there will be little impact on local traffic.

Cracked asphalt road with exposed layers and loose gravel nearby
Community
2 weeks ago
NCDOT funds 53 miles of road resurfacing in 2 Western North Carolina counties

Over 50 miles of Burke County and Rutherford County will soon be resurfaced after over $10 million in contracts were awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Circular sign reading 'You are on Cherokee land' with two carved mask illustrations on each side of the sign central emblem.
Asheville History
3 weeks ago
Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee perspective on Fourth of July

As America 250 approaches, the Museum of the Cherokee People has prepared several ways for the community to consider the Fourth of July from a nuanced historical perspective.

Politics
3 weeks ago
Black Mountain Town Council member resigns during budget adoption meeting

During a special called meeting of the Black Mountain Town Council, council member Doug Hay announced his resignation, effective immediately.

Families, soccer players and community members gathered during Asheville City Soccer Club's community partnership event Saturday in Asheville.
Community
3 weeks ago
Asheville City Soccer Club gives back to community

Players, coaches and community organizations connected with families while supporting Babies Need Bottoms

Sign reading 'LAZY OTTER RIVER ACCESS' announcing it is now open to the public, with blue sky and trees in the background.
Outdoors
3 weeks ago
French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.