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Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.
Crime & Safety
1 hour ago
No new developments in Biltmore Avenue shooting, APD says

Asheville police say there is nothing new to report in the investigation after detectives previously identified several suspects and executed more than 25 warrants and subpoenas

HVAC technician performing maintenance on an outdoor air conditioning unit.
HVAC System & Maintenance Expert
2 hours ago
Fall HVAC maintenance in Asheville: Why you should schedule service before cooler weather arrives

When should you schedule fall HVAC maintenance? MB HAYNES explains why Asheville and Western North Carolina homeowners don’t have to wait for cooler weather to start planning ahead.

The home at 710 Brookshire Street in Asheville is the subject of a court-ordered nuisance abatement following an investigation into persistent illegal drug activity and prostitution, according to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement.
Crime & Safety
4 hours ago
Asheville property targeted in drug, prostitution nuisance case

Property on Brookshire Street will be turned over to a family member and must meet city codes

Local
5 hours ago
Asheville weather: Storms, flooding possible Friday

Strong thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, downpours and isolated flash flooding to Asheville and Buncombe County

Education
18 hours ago
UNC Asheville students help identify weakness in drug-resistant staph bacteria

A paper published by a University of North Carolina Asheville biology professor and a team of 12 students has identified a promising development for combating drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or staph bacteria.

A Flock automated license plate reader camera is seen at the entrance/exit of Lowe's of Smokey Park Highway in Asheville.
Crime & Safety
21 hours ago
Ending Flock wouldn’t end Asheville’s license plate surveillance

Council will vote Tuesday on Flock as APD continues using 162 Axon ALPR cameras

Health & Wellness
21 hours ago
NC Medicaid changes: Spanish-language town hall set for Aug. 25

NCDHHS will explain upcoming federal and state changes and resources available to people affected by the new rules.

Education
22 hours ago
3 Asheville-area high schools rank among NC’s top 100

Nesbitt Discovery Academy landed at No. 6, followed by School of Inquiry and Life Sciences and Hendersonville High School

Business
22 hours ago
Earth Fare says Westgate shops will continue operating for ‘years’ despite UNC Health sale

Westgate Shopping Center was purchased by UNC Health as a potential new hospital earlier this summer. Then, the Westgate Parkway flyover was closed to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project. However, current Westgate businesses are not going anywhere anytime soon.

Participants in past Asheville Fire Department Explorer programs take part in hands-on firefighting training.
Crime & Safety
22 hours ago
Asheville Fire Department opens Explorer Program for teens

Teens ages 14-18 can apply for the hands-on program offering firefighting training, mentorship and leadership skills

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