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Travelers at Asheville Regional Airport will begin using new rental car counters on May 20 as part of the ongoing AVL Forward expansion project
Local
5 days ago
Asheville Regional Airport opens new rental car counters

The relocation is the latest milestone in a multi-year expansion aimed at improving passenger flow and arrivals

Road Closed sign
Local
5 days ago
I-26 East shut down near Asheville after RV fire

Emergency crews urged drivers to avoid the area and follow detours Monday afternoon

Infographic showing a color-coded U.S. rainfall forecast map for the next 7 days, with a drought-intensity legend and a separate drought map, issued May 18, 2026.
Local
5 days ago
Hot, dry start to week in Asheville before scattered storms arrive

National Weather Service says highs will run 7–12 degrees above normal before a weak cold front brings scattered rain chances

Buncombe County Administration Building
Local
5 days ago
Buncombe County sees surge in tax revenue, stable spending

County revenues climb 7.5% as capital projects and solid waste costs continue to grow

Road closed signs and orange traffic barriers blocking the street ahead
Local
5 days ago
NCDOT launches Facebook page for I-26 Connector updates

Drivers can track construction progress, road closures and traffic changes tied to Asheville’s massive interstate project

Big Ivy and Shope Creek Progress
Local
5 days ago
Pisgah National Forest still recovering months after Helene devastation

Federal officials say downed trees, damaged roads and watershed impacts continue to challenge restoration efforts

Graffiti-covered building wall with bright colors seen through foreground branches and cars nearby, urban scene.
Arts & Culture
5 days ago
Supporting southern artists: Local LGBTQ+ nonprofit plans collaborative fundraiser

The Campaign for Southern Equality has planned a multi-disciplinary, interactive community arts fundraiser at the Grey Eagle. Proceeds from the June 25 event will go to support LGBTQ+ artists.

Smoky Mountain Cinema storefront with blue metal awning and promotional banners outside the entrance, under a blue sky.
Arts & Culture
5 days ago
Mountain movie palaces: Smoky Mountain Cinema, Waynesville, NC

Smoky Mountain Cinema is an independent, three-screen movie theater tucked in the corner of a Waynesville shopping center. Despite its modest size, the theater is run with a colossal amount of experience.

Optometrist in a white coat smiling at a patient across a desk with a computer monitor in an eyeglasses clinic setting.
Eye Care Expert
6 days ago
Why is preventive eye care so important?

Experts urge regular exams, UV protection and healthy habits to detect eye disease early

Asheville City Hall
Housing
6 days ago
Asheville seeks public input on major housing recovery funding shift

Proposal would boost storm recovery housing program from $3M to $22.2M