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Asheville Police cars are lined up in downtown Asheville, N.C., in February 2024.

2 years ago

Man arrested in Asheville’s first homicide of 2024

A 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with Asheville’s first confirmed homicide of 2024, a beating death discovered early Friday morning (March 8) in the Compass Point Village area.

Crime & Safety

2 years ago

Pair accused of poaching wild venus fly traps

Authorities in North Carolina have arrested two people in a case of poaching hundreds of Venus flytraps, which grow naturally in the eastern part of the state.

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Arts & Culture

13 hours ago

N.C. Arts Council awards $11 million in grants: Over $500 thousand for Buncombe Co.

The Arts Council awarded 24 different grants to Buncombe County alone, totaling $570,922 and supporting everything from the Asheville Art Museum to Claxton Elementary School.

Arts & Culture

13 hours ago

Surreal Sirkus Arts Fest this Saturday: Experimental theater, live music and more

This weekend, the Sirkus is coming to town. This Saturday, the Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival will bring a day of experimental theater, circus performers, live music and over 50 art vendors to Pack Square Park.

Community

12 hours ago

Disc golf for a cause: Devil’s Foot organizes charity tournament

The 18-hole Grip It and Sip It disc golf competition will be held from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Asheville Municipal Disc Golf Course. Registration for two-player teams is $40 and includes entry, two custom Devil’s Foot driver discs and drink tokens for an afterparty at The Mule.

Local

19 hours ago

Minor earthquake reported near Marion

No damage or injuries reported after early-morning tremor

On The Town

2 days ago

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 24-26

Need weekend plans? Look no further than our weekend guide to Asheville and Western North Carolina, complete with everything from monster mask workshops to all day Halloween festivals.