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A map shows inventoried roadless areas in and around the Asheville area, including portions of the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. The areas are among those covered by the federal Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which the U.S. Forest Service has proposed rescinding.
Local
1 day ago
What the Roadless Rule rollback could mean for Asheville area forests

Public can now weigh in on proposal affecting parts of Pisgah and Nantahala national forests

Entertainment
1 day ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Aug. 21-23 weekend events

Downtown After 5, Pigeon RiverFest, Hazy Hideaway, Asheville Film Festival, Leftover Salmon, outdoor programs and theater are among the weekend events across WNC

Business
2 days ago
Biltmore Championship Asheville unveils trophy, highlights local economic impact

The trophy for the upcoming Biltmore Championship Asheville golf tournament was unveiled today as preparations continue for the PGA TOUR event. Thousands of people are expected to come to the area for the tournament.

About 80 people signed up to speak during Wednesday’s North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services public hearing at Ferguson Auditorium at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Rural leaders push for hospital competition in WNC

Madison, Yancey and Clay County leaders, EMS officials and patients told state officials that distance, ambulance delays and limited specialty care are putting rural residents at risk

Greg Yakaboski
Health & Wellness
2 days ago
4 health systems compete for 92 hospital beds in WNC

UNC Health, AdventHealth, Novant and Mission offer competing plans as state officials consider how to expand hospital capacity

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Officials seek to capture female black bear that attacked Asheville resident

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is making an effort to capture an adult female bear after she injured an Asheville resident in their home on Tuesday evening.

Tall beige brick building with a stepped red-tile crown rises behind green trees under a clear blue sky with a small white cloud nearby.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Asheville mayor calls for vote to terminate Flock camera contract

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer has called for a City Council vote authorizing the termination of a city contract with Flock Safety, citing concerns from residents about privacy and security.

Reems Creek Fire Department
Local
2 days ago
Bear reportedly enters Asheville-area home, swats at resident

The occupant was evaluated by EMS and taken for further evaluation

Local
2 days ago
Buncombe commissioners approve $1.6M indoor recreation center design

Board also backs Southeastern Container expansion, UNC Health hospital and Lennie’s Law

On The Town
3 days ago
New Asheville festival to celebrate historic neighborhoods through music, history and advocacy

The Legacy Neighborhoods Coalition Festival, which will be held at Memorial Stadium, is a new two-day festival celebrating the people and culture of five historic Asheville neighborhoods: Burton Street, East End/Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh and Southside.