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A fresh salad made with raw fruits and vegetables. Health officials are urging residents to wash produce thoroughly and consider cooking it when possible as North Carolina tracks a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, including four confirmed cases in Buncombe County.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Why are Cyclospora cases increasing in NC? Health officials explain

A state veterinarian explains why tracking a parasite linked to fresh produce can be difficult

Mugshot collage of four women posed against gray cinderblock walls; two in maroon uniforms (top-right and bottom-right) and two in casual tops (top-left white shirt, bottom-left gray shirt).
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
4 women charged in Swannanoa animal abuse case set for September trial

In May 2026, four employees of a Swannanoa dog kennel were charged in the deaths of two dogs and the starvation of several other animals. This September, all four women are slated for trial at the Buncombe County Courthouse.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Henderson County Cyclospora cases climb to 18 as North Carolina outbreak grows

County has reported far more cases than normal while state health officials investigate the source of 561 infections statewide

Signpost with blue panels pointing to Art Studios, arrows indicating directions, set against a bright blue sky and colorful striped base.
Arts & Culture
1 month ago
ArtsAVL launches $500-1,500 grant program for WNC artists

Applications are now open for the ArtsAVL Artist Support Grant cycle. The grants, open to artists from six different Western North Carolina counties, will be awarded this November.

Side-by-side weather outlook maps showing severe weather potential for Tuesday (July 21, 2026) and Wednesday (July 22, 2026).
Local
1 month ago
Asheville weather: Severe storms possible Tuesday, greater risk Wednesday

Damaging winds are the main threat before a cold front brings cooler temperatures to Western North Carolina

Road closed barrier with orange-and-white striped barricades and a detour sign blocking the road, directing traffic away from the closed area.
Local
1 month ago
Haywood County I-40 exit ramp to close for 2 weeks for maintenance

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that the ramp from U.S. 74 to Interstate 40 West will temporarily close while a contractor conducts maintenance.

A "Save the Woods" billboard stands along Future I-26 in Asheville, highlighting community opposition to potential development of UNC Asheville's South Campus woods.
Education
1 month ago
UNC Asheville report keeps South Campus woods in play for development

Advisory committee stops short of recommending permanent preservation, instead calling for more planning, environmental review and public input

Three ancient warriors in leather and metal armor with plumed helmets stand on a sandy hill against a clear blue sky, with the central figure wearing a red crest.
Entertainment
1 month ago
‘The Odyssey’ review: Christopher Nolan’s epic is mythic, massive moviemaking

“The Odyssey” has arrived. “Oppenheimer” director Christopher Nolan delivers an unbelievably immersive and impressive interpretation of the epic story. Read our review for more.

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
2 remain critical after deadly shooting on Biltmore Avenue

Asheville detectives recover a firearm, continue searching for suspects and ask witnesses to come forward

Bottles of Oak & Grist Distilling Co. spirits sit on a shelf at a local retailer. The Black Mountain distillery says it is working to address changes required by town officials related to whiskey barrel storage.
Business
1 month ago
Oak & Grist fights to stay open after Black Mountain town order

Town gives distillery 90 days to make changes; company says restrictions could threaten its future

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