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Asheville History
7 months ago
Tombstone Tales: The Von Ruck Mausoleum and Asheville’s literary ties

A story that runs from Asheville’s tuberculosis era to Thomas Wolfe’s fiction and early American horror.

Arts & Culture
7 months ago
Asheville Art Museum spotlights 70 years of American Impressionism in new gallery

Asheville Art Museum is partnering with Bank of America to bring a bank of American masterpieces to the heart of downtown Asheville. A new exhibit, “In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940,” collecting over 120 works from the Bank of America Collection, will open Feb. 7 and continue through June 29, 2026.

Black Mountain Town Hall
Community
7 months ago
Water main break disrupts service in Black Mountain

Crews work to repair line near golf course; residents may face outages for several hours

Local
7 months ago
Canton, Clyde enact Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions

Nonessential water use banned as towns respond to developing water shortage

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Woman pleads guilty to second-degree murder in West Asheville shooting

Jessica Barnes Ferland sentenced to more than 10 years in prison in death of Jaquan Bowen

Local
7 months ago
Blue Ridge Parkway sections closed, but winter fun still possible

Visitors can hike and explore behind gates, but safety precautions are advised

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
CMS orders Mission Hospital to bring in independent consultant

Move follows serious safety incidents, including two patient deaths and measles exposure

Local
7 months ago
Buncombe voters: Register today or risk missing the primary

Early voting begins Feb. 12; officials urge residents to confirm registration and voter ID now

Local
7 months ago
Rail service to Asheville could have $1B economic impact, study says

State transportation officials say restoring rail service to Western North Carolina could support thousands of jobs and boost regional connectivity

Local
7 months ago
High winds, snow and cold return to Asheville area on Friday

Advisories in effect across NC mountains as temperatures plunge overnight