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Bright living room with a tall gray paneled fireplace centered on the wall, flanked by two narrow windows and a sliding glass door.
Home Building & Remodeling Expert
2 months ago
What Asheville-area homeowners should know before choosing new flooring

A Candler flooring expert shares tips on hardwood, luxury vinyl, moisture protection and lifestyle-friendly flooring options for homes across Western North Carolina.

Watchhouse poster: a woman in the foreground and a bearded man behind them, with a bold WATCHHOUSE title at the bottom (amber tint).
Entertainment
2 months ago
July concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month

From Air Supply and Gladys Knight to Spoon, Band of Horses, Watchhouse, Jesse Welles and local artists, here’s where to find live music in Asheville and WNC in July.

Urban sidewalk with Momentum Gallery signs, brick storefronts, and trees; pedestrians walk along the sunny street.
Business
2 months ago
What Asheville’s Downtown Improvement District accomplished in its first year

Annual report highlights cleaning, graffiti removal, business outreach and ambassador services as downtown district prepares for $1.8 million budget

Dr. Jennifer Reed
Education
2 months ago
Buncombe County Schools names Jennifer Reed interim superintendent

Associate superintendent will lead the district beginning Sept. 1 as the search for Dr. Rob Jackson’s successor continues

Stone brick sign wall with carved text reading 'Fairview Branch Library' in front of a low building and green trees under a blue sky.
Politics
2 months ago
Buncombe County announces 13 early voting locations for 2026 general election

The Buncombe County Board of Elections has unanimously approved an early voting plan in anticipation of the general election this fall.

Politics
2 months ago
Black Mountain Town Council member resigns during budget adoption meeting

During a special called meeting of the Black Mountain Town Council, council member Doug Hay announced his resignation, effective immediately.

UNC Asheville
Sports
2 months ago
Former UNC Asheville baseball pitcher Philip Mullinax dies after cancer battle

Flat Rock native and former Bulldogs closer set a school saves record and is remembered by teammates for his competitive spirit and character

Crews work on the new Buncombe County EMS East station in Swannanoa, a nearly $10 million project designed to expand emergency medical services and reduce response times.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
$10 million Swannanoa EMS station aims for 2027 opening

Officials say the $10 million facility will reduce ambulance response times and strengthen emergency medical coverage

Highway scene with cars in both directions, guardrails, and forested hills under a partly cloudy sky.
Local
2 months ago
I-40 West right lane closed for about 3 miles after crash

The crash, which occurred around 9:57 a.m. this morning, June 30, has impacted traffic for an approximately three-mile stretch of East Asheville interstate.

Heat Through the Holiday Weekend: two tables show forecast max temperatures and heat index by city with a brief forecast panel on the right.
Local
2 months ago
Heat wave to bring 100-degree heat index through July 4 weekend

National Weather Service warns dangerous heat will build through Saturday as Asheville temperatures climb into the mid-90s

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