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Local
2 weeks ago
Drivers face months-long closure on Davidson Road in Swannanoa

Detours planned as NCDOT replaces bridge over Swannanoa River

Community
2 weeks ago
Weaverville names new fire chief with 30+ years experience

After a nationwide search, Ray Canafax has been named Fire Chief of the town of Weaverville, bringing more than 32 years of fire experience to the position.

Local
2 weeks ago
How Asheville residents can help birds during spring migration

‘Lights Out’ campaign highlights simple steps to reduce deadly light pollution

Local
2 weeks ago
Buncombe commissioners review reappraisals, fire tax proposal

Board also approves bonds, mental health funding and conservation projects

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Asheville man arrested for shooting into occupied vehicle

Michael Adarius Cornett, 37, was arrested after firing a gun into an occupied vehicle last Saturday. No one was injured during the incident, which took place around 6:21 a.m., Saturday, March 14 on Fairview Road.

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission conducts about 200 to 300 prescribed burns annually across 20,000 to 30,000 acres of the state’s roughly 2 million acres of game lands.
Local
2 weeks ago
Officials: Smoke on NC game lands likely from planned burns

Controlled burns boost biodiversity, sustain fire-dependent species

On The Town
2 weeks ago
Grove Arcade in Bloom: Shopping center preps for ‘botanical bonanza’

The free event will transform the downtown building into a floral wonderland, complete with giant flowers, a plant market, partner giveaways and more.

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘The Mothman Cometh’ finds light in the dark

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box.

Troy Daniel Pipkin pleaded guilty to incest and failing to register as a sex offender.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Asheville man pleads guilty to incest, sex offender registration violations

Pipkin sentenced to two consecutive prison terms of 21 to 38 months each in case involving disabled victim

Carl Dennis Buckner entered guilty pleas to attempted statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a minor in Buncombe County Superior Court
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County man gets 12+ years for sex crimes involving minor

Victim granted lifelong protection order; man must register as sex offender for 30 years

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