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Education
2 months ago
ArtsAVL awards $57,800 in arts education grants for K-12 student programming

The grants will cover eight in-school and 12 out-of-school arts programs for Buncombe County students, including field trips, workshops and performances.

Barbara Payne, a longtime Shiloh resident, discusses concerns about development, preserving the neighborhood's history and keeping longtime residents rooted in the community during a neighborhood walk Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Asheville.
Community
2 months ago
Shiloh residents want Asheville growth without losing their neighborhood

Longtime residents say housing, development, aging in place and generational homeownership will shape the future of the historically Black community

Sports
2 months ago
YMCA launches first high school girls flag football league in WNC ahead of 2028 Olympics

Before flag football makes its Olympics debut at the 2028 Los Angeles games, the YMCA of Western North Carolina has founded the first NFL FLAG football league for high school girls in WNC.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Asheville 20-year-old sentenced to 51-74 months for felony robbery

Re’al Samuel Wells, 20, was sentenced to 51-74 months of prison time after he pled guilty to a Class D felony robbery.

Housing
2 months ago
Buncombe voters to decide $70M affordable housing, open space bonds

New campaign launches in support of two November referendums that supporters say would expand affordable housing and protect parks, farmland and drinking water

Community
2 months ago
Weaverville playground to close for 3 weeks of repairs

The playground and swing set at Lake Louise Park in Weaverville will be shut down for maintenance and repairs next week. Public officials anticipate work lasting for three weeks.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
More than 14 grams of meth seized in downtown Asheville arrest

Charles Wade Steiner, 62, and Samantha Mariah Scott, 35, were arrested by the Asheville Police Department on open warrants last Sunday.

Health & Wellness
2 months ago
New cyclosporiasis cases down 74% from last week

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported today that cyclosporiasis cases increased by just 39 new cases this week, with no new hospitalizations reported.

The sun sets over the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, adding to the peaceful scenery that draws visitors to the region.
Local
2 months ago
Asheville ranked among the most relaxing vacation spots in the U.S.

New analysis of more than 9.5 million Airbnb reviews ranks Asheville No. 9 nationally

Asheville's Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending a series of changes that could make it easier to build more housing across the city, including duplexes and accessory dwelling units
Housing
2 months ago
Asheville zoning panel backs more duplexes, ADUs

Planning and Zoning Commission also recommends ending minimum parking requirements

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