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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Asheville police thank community after suspected robber, kidnapper arrested

The Asheville Police Department thanked the community for their assistance in the arrest of Harold D Rogers Jr., 60, a suspect in an Asheville kidnapping and attempted robbery.

The former Westmoreland Funeral Home in Old Fort has been purchased by the town and will be renovated into the future home of Old Fort Town Hall.
Local
1 month ago
Old Fort buys former Westmoreland Funeral Home for new town hall

Town officials say the FEMA-funded acquisition creates a permanent home for town hall without using local tax revenue

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Woman found dead along Old Mars Hill Highway in Buncombe County

Deputies and North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded Thursday morning after a woman was found near the roadway

Green Builder Media has selected Alair Asheville | Red Tree to build VISION House Asheville 2027: Harmony, a demonstration home focused on how thoughtful design can improve health, comfort and connection. Photo credit: Alair Asheville | Red Tree
Housing
1 month ago
Asheville ‘VISION House’ will showcase the future of healthier, more resilient homes

Asheville builder Alair Asheville | Red Tree chosen for national demonstration home focused on wellness and resilience

OpenStreetMap-style map with a bright green polygon outlining a block along Westgate Park, near a river and the Billy Graham Freeway; shows a parking area and nearby amenities.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
UNC Health buys Westgate Shopping Center for about $20M

The nonprofit health system plans a 92-bed hospital at the West Asheville site, one of four competing projects seeking state approval

Weather forecast map for Greenville-Spartanburg area showing temperatures, precipitation and storm icons across counties (Asheville, Shelby, Charlotte).
Local
1 month ago
Rain, storms headed to Asheville, but drought persists across WNC

Several days of showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast, but officials say more steady rainfall is needed to ease ongoing drought conditions across mountains

Front view of a blue and green city bus with a bike rack on the bumper and an amber destination sign above the windshield, parked on a street.
Local
1 month ago
Asheville bus system overhaul could mean faster service for some, fewer routes for others

Plan would add more frequent service on major corridors while removing or changing routes in some neighborhoods

Dancer leaps on pointe with arms raised in a mirrored dance studio; another dancer sits in the background by the barre.
Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Terpsicorps returns to Asheville with MANNA FoodBank partnership

The Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, a local arts nonprofit, will soon stage its 2026 show, “AscenDANCE,” bringing dancers from all over the world to Asheville for a season co-benefiting MANNA FoodBank.

Highway with multiple lanes bordered by green trees under a clear blue sky; several cars travel in both directions.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
21-year-old found dead after I-240 West crash in Asheville

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash that occurred earlier this week in West Asheville.

The Malvern's ribeye cheese steak
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Fork & Dagger: The Malvern keeps it simple — and gets it right

A ribeye cheesesteak, crispy diner-style fries and homemade mac and cheese make this Patton Avenue spot worth a visit

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