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Local
1 month ago
Asheville breaks heat record as hot weather continues

Asheville Regional Airport reached 92 degrees Wednesday, breaking a daily record set in 2020

Flooding fills the basement of Jess and Jeff Fager's Swannanoa home following recent heavy rains. The Fagers say their basement has taken on a foot or more of water during separate storms in recent weeks.
Local
1 month ago
Swannanoa residents raise culvert concerns after repeated flooding

NCDOT to assess Whitson Avenue drainage as residents raise concerns about culverts and stormwater

Outdoors
1 month ago
When will leaves change in Asheville? ‘Fall Color Guy’ weighs in

Howard Neufeld, a former biology professor at Appalachian State University, runs a fall color blog called Fall Color Guy, keeping Western North Carolina up to date with the latest in autumn leaves.

Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Henderson County health care companies ask state for new care beds, MRI scanners

Fletcher Hospital Inc. and the Henderson County Hospital Corporation have filed certificate of need applications with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to expand medical faculties at two Mills River care sites.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville black bear with pattern of home break-ins still on the loose

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is still looking for a female bear that injured an Asheville resident during a home break-in last month. The bear has since attempted several more forcible home entries.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Another Buncombe County Detention Facility detainee dies days after booking

Amy Beth Owenby, 42, died on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, after she displayed signs of medical distress following her booking into the Buncombe County Detention Facility. Her death marked the second BCDF detainee death in August and the third overall in 2026.

A Flock Safety camera pole near West Chapel Road and London Road was cut, Asheville police said. APD is investigating the damage reported Sunday, Aug. 30.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville police investigate damage to Flock camera

APD says camera pole was cut Sunday near West Chapel Road and London Road

Local
1 month ago
Buncombe commissioners advance $24M in Helene recovery projects

Parks, housing infrastructure and property buyouts were among the key topics at Tuesday’s meeting

Local
1 month ago
Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed ‘cheap exports’ are unsustainable, but China dissented

G20 finance ministers met in Asheville as the Trump administration pushes a tougher trade stance toward China

Local
1 month ago
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffers

Ethics Committee found Edwards repeatedly crossed professional boundaries with two former aides

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