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The fenced-off Mountaineer Inn property at 155 Tunnel Road sits vacant in Asheville. City planning records show a preliminary proposal for a Sheetz convenience store and gas station at the longtime motel site, though the project remains in the early review process.
Business
4 weeks ago
Sheetz eyes Mountaineer Inn site in Asheville, city planning records show

An early assistance application proposes a convenience store and gas station at the long-vacant Tunnel Road property

Dark storm clouds hang over West Asheville on Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms swept across Buncombe County, bringing damaging winds, downed trees and widespread power outages.
Local
4 weeks ago
‘It came out of nowhere’: Residents describe storm that swept across Asheville area

Duke Energy crews continue restoration efforts as residents report downed trees, damaging winds and scattered storm damage

Local
4 weeks ago
Asheville City Council OKs $22.2M for Helene recovery, home repair program

The meeting included funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, affordable housing repairs, French Broad River park restoration and public safety grants

Local
4 weeks ago
Outages at 10,000 after summer storms rips through Asheville area

Thousands of people are without power around the Asheville area after severe thunderstorms hit the region this evening.

Local
4 weeks ago
Asheville tornado warning expires but thousands left without power

Following a tornado warning and severe thunderstorms today, thousands have been left without power, Buncombe County warned in an emergency alert.

Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
North Carolina launches cyclosporiasis dashboard as cases rise statewide

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a cyclosporiasis public information dashboard after additional cases of the parasite-borne disease were detected across the state.

Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
18-year-old found dead at Dana Park near Hendersonville

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that an 18-year-old man was found deceased at a local park. The incident is currently under investigation.

Community
4 weeks ago
Asheville Fire Department honors Capt. Jeff Bowen on 15th anniversary of his death

On July 28, 2011, Asheville Fire Department Captain Jeff Bowen lost his life while responding to an arson fire. AFD firefighters, city officials, Bowen’s family members and members of the public gathered for the 15th annual remembrance ceremony of the fire captain.

Health & Wellness
4 weeks ago
Judge keeps Mission Hospital lawsuit alive, rejects HCA bid to end case early

North Carolina Business Court rejects most of HCA’s dismissal arguments as lawsuit over emergency and cancer care at Asheville’s Mission Hospital moves forward

Local
4 weeks ago
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch issued for Asheville area

Buncombe County faces threats of damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes until 8 p.m.

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