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Blue highway sign cluster: 'TO' above a red-arched Interstate 40 shield with large 40, arrows pointing left for directions (east/west signs visible) on a clear sky backdrop.
Crime & Safety
15 hours ago
Motorcyclist seriously injured in interstate collision with tractor-trailer

A motorcyclist was hospitalized today after a collision with a tractor-trailer on I-40 West.

Green Hendersonville Rd street sign on a pole with yellow traffic lights overhead and blue sky behind.
Crime & Safety
17 hours 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.

Bright sky with scattered white clouds and sunlight peeking through, above a dark treeline at the bottom of the frame.
Outdoors
19 hours ago
Asheville weather: Scattered thunderstorms expected through Sunday

The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are a likely bet into this weekend, with high temperatures hovering around 90 degrees.

White Buncombe County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle door with gold and black 'SHERIFF' lettering and sheriff badge visible on the side
Crime & Safety
20 hours ago
Victim identified in house fire homicide investigation

A man found dead in a Riceville home last week has been identified. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office on an arson investigation.

Intersection street signs reading Burton St and Buffalo St, set against dense green foliage.
Community
20 hours 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
22 hours 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.

Raymond Wilson Florence American Cemetery and Memorial
Asheville History
1 day ago
‘Bye Mama’: The final goodbye of Buncombe County soldier Raymond Wilson

The former Beacon Manufacturing worker was killed in action in Italy in 1944, and a nephew recently fulfilled a decades-long dream by visiting his grave

North Carolina State Board of Elections logo on a blue gradient background, showing the outline of North Carolina with a red checkmark and the initials NC, followed by the text 'North Carolina State Board of Elections' in white and gold.
Local
2 days ago
NC election officials warn of confusing voter registration mailers

State Board of Elections says outdated forms, incorrect information and privacy concerns have prompted complaints from voters and county election offices

Asheville City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a plan to relocate the Asheville Police Department’s West Asheville resource center from Haywood Road to the Tanger Outlets on Brevard Road
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Asheville explains decision to lease police space at Tanger Outlets

City responds to questions about public safety spending, West Asheville facilities and long-term capital planning

People gather in Asheville's South Slope on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to celebrate Independence Day
Local
3 days ago
Asheville South Slope Block Party draws crowds for Fourth of July celebration

Restaurants, breweries and vendors see steady traffic during Independence Day event

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