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Local
1 year ago
I-26 closing overnight near Blue Ridge Parkway starting Sunday

NCDOT to detour traffic in both directions as crews dismantle old bridge near Asheville

Local
1 year ago
Lake Lure continues refill as restoration work advances after Helene

Town officials say the lake has reached 968 feet and will rise gradually to support ongoing recovery projects

Community
1 year ago
Buncombe County wants residents to help shape first Pedestrian Plan

New steering committee will guide vision for safer, more connected walking routes in unincorporated areas

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands to return downtown for fall convention

The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 19 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Montford Park Players conclude fantastic 53rd season with ‘She Kills Monsters’

The Montford Park Players roll a natural 20 with “She Kills Monsters,” a love letter to “Dungeons & Dragons” and the final show of their 53rd season. Read our review now.

Local
1 year ago
NC GOP to vote on new House map amid redistricting fight

Republicans plan a new map vote next week, following similar moves in Texas, Missouri and California

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
The Haunted Trail scares up fun for the whole family

At The Haunted Trail, spooky season is for everyone … even the scaredy-cats. The annual family-friendly Halloween attraction is back for its 13th season from 6-9 p.m., Oct. 17-19 and 23-26, at the Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
The healer who writes horror: An Asheville author’s double life

Chiropractor blends science, art and imagination — channeling discipline and empathy into his practice and his prose

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UPDATE: Mills Gap Road reopens after fatal crash

Police urge drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes

Local
1 year ago
PHOTOS: Beauty endures amid Helene’s damage in Cataloochee Valley

Park crews restore access to key sites as recovery continues in one of North Carolina’s most beloved mountain valleys