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Buncombe County Manager Avril Pinder
Local
2 months ago
New NC law throws Buncombe County property taxes into uncertainty

Commissioners must decide whether to use older property values or revise the county’s tax rate following new legislation

Fireworks over a calm lake at dusk, reflected in the water, while three people sit on a wooden dock watching.
Entertainment
2 months ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 3-5

Independence Day weekend events across Asheville and Western North Carolina include live music, art walks, family activities, outdoor outings and a regional guide to fireworks, parades and July 4 celebrations.

Ecusta Trail roundabout closure
Local
2 months ago
Ecusta Trail to close at White Pine Drive for monthlong U.S. 64 construction project

NCDOT says the rest of the trail will remain open, but users won’t be able to travel its full length during construction

Overturned fire-truck on its side in a parking lot near a Wells Fargo, with firefighters and a police officer nearby.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Overturned vehicle causes traffic problems on Patton Avenue in Asheville

Police and emergency crews are responding to a crash that has partially blocked the Louisiana Avenue intersection

Circular sign reading 'You are on Cherokee land' with two carved mask illustrations on each side of the sign central emblem.
Asheville History
2 months ago
Museum of the Cherokee People shares Cherokee perspective on Fourth of July

As America 250 approaches, the Museum of the Cherokee People has prepared several ways for the community to consider the Fourth of July from a nuanced historical perspective.

Star Grant
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Star Grant murder case moves forward in Buncombe County court

Teen accused in Fairview triple homicide makes first appearance since indictments

White dog with brown spots lying on a gray couch, facing the camera.
Local
2 months ago
July 4 fireworks: Tips to keep your pets safe, calm and at home

Fireworks, loud crowds and holiday celebrations can be stressful for pets. Asheville area veterinarians offer simple steps to keep dogs and cats safe this Independence Day

National Weather Service graphic: headline announces a few severe thunderstorms possible this evening with a map and bullet points about risks.
Local
2 months ago
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of WNC as dangerous heat builds

National Weather Service warns of damaging winds, large hail and temperatures nearing 100 degrees through the Fourth of July weekend

NCDOT crews continue clearing land along the Interstate 26 Connector corridor in Asheville as construction ramps up on the multibillion-dollar highway project.
Local
2 months ago
I-26 Connector: Major tree clearing changes Bowen Bridge views

NCDOT says clearing work is preparing the corridor for new bridges over the French Broad River in Asheville, with more traffic shifts and overnight lane closures ahead

Biltmore Championship Asheville
Local
2 months ago
Biltmore Championship Asheville launches grant program for nonprofits

Tournament organizers say funding will support sustainability and cultural projects across Buncombe County

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