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Bright sunlit river scene with a clear blue sky, trees along the banks, and a calm water surface below.
Outdoors
2 months ago
Asheville Parks & Rec unveils new design for French Broad River parks

In the coming days, Asheville residents will be able to take a look at the design concept for the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project near the river itself. The design will be displayed on riverfront banners, at community centers and online.

Orange and white striped traffic barrels and barriers marking a road construction zone ahead.
Local
2 months ago
I-26 traffic shift begins near Weaverville

Nightly closures from June 24-26 are expected as crews prepare for a major traffic shift; officials warn delays may extend into the weekend

Mugshot lineup: three individuals in front of a height chart wearing jail uniforms (left in green, center in orange, right in orange).
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Death by distribution charges filed in Mars Hill case, SBI says

Authorities say probe into one death uncovered additional child sexual abuse evidence

Rolling hills and dense forest under a cloudy sky, with tall grasses and a weathered barbed-wire fence in the foreground.
Local
2 months ago
Asheville to turn hot again: Upper 80s, 90s and storm chances ahead

Western North Carolina gets a short break from the heat before summer surges back with high humidity, weekend storms and near-90-degree highs in Asheville

Interstate 26 traffic around Hendersonville was clogged from the morning well into the afternoon Tuesday after a fiery non-injury accident in a construction zone near exit 49B.
Local
2 months ago
As traffic booms, NC’s 70-year-old interstate system faces costly future

New report finds North Carolina ranks third nationally in Interstate traffic growth while half of urban Interstate miles are now congested

Asheville City Hall
Local
2 months ago
Asheville leaders OK $19.2 million Helene housing funds shift

City leaders also approved a data center moratorium, launched major Municipal Building renovations and advanced affordable housing projects

People skate on an outdoor rink surrounded by trees and pedestrians, with a city bus and buildings in the background.
On The Town
2 months ago
Temporary skating rink to be built in downtown Asheville for $682,000

During the Asheville City Council meeting tonight, a temporary skating rink was approved for construction in a $682,157 contract with B. Allen Construction, Inc. The temporary rink will be built on Asheland Avenue in downtown Asheville.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Asheville police, fire headquarters to remain open during downtown restoration

This summer, construction crews will begin a year-long restoration of the Asheville Police Department and Fire Station 1 headquarters in downtown Asheville. City officials stated that both services will remain active during the renovation.

Sign near a river warning of Riverside Park wave construction ahead with logos and safety icons, trees in the background
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Woodfin police stopping Taylor’s Wave paddlers for safety talks

The $4.8 million Taylor’s Wave project is an eagerly anticipated installation for French Broad River kayakers, surfers and paddlers. However, until the river wave officially opens later this year, Woodfin police urge the community to stay safe and keep out.

Exterior of a Panda Express restaurant with a large red vertical banner in the foreground and a 'Do Not Enter' sign nearby.
Business
2 months ago
Panda Express opens new Asheville location June 26

Smokey Park Highway restaurant debut includes ribbon cutting and $1,000 donation to MANNA FoodBank

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