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Fireworks bursting in a dark night sky above a treeline, with gold and pink-red trails and smoke.
Local
2 months ago
July 4th Events and Fireworks in Asheville and Western North Carolina: 2026 Guide

Find Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades, festivals, live music and America 250 celebrations in Asheville, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Brevard, Cherokee and more.

Stone church with a large arched window and red doors, framed by green trees against a blue sky, on a sunny day.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Vigil planned in Asheville as Patients Union raises concerns over care

Vigil scheduled June 29 at First Congregational Church is open to patients, families and health care workers

Poster announcing Buncombe County Parks & Recreation 250th Anniversary Independence Day Celebration on July 4 at North Buncombe Fields, with fireworks and activities starting 5 P.M.
Local
2 months ago
Fireworks move opens door to bigger Buncombe County show

Organizers say spectators will see a faster-paced show with new pyrotechnic designs

Mugshot of a middle-aged man with a gray beard and mustache, wearing an orange jumpsuit, looking slightly upward.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Man arrested after French Broad river rescue near Asheville

A man was arrested after a French Broad River rescue, but current charges involve threats, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer

Voters could be asked to approve a bond proposal to fund new and improved green spaces, including parks, trails and other public outdoor areas, aimed at expanding recreation and conservation opportunities across the community.
Housing
2 months ago
$70M in bonds headed to November ballot after Buncombe board vote

Commissioners approve ballot questions for $30 million open space bond and $40 million housing bond

Stone tombstone with an engraved poem in a cemetery; the visible lines begin 'How shall I speak of Thee...' with trees in the background.
Asheville History
2 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Flat Rock grave links to Declaration of Independence signer

As America marks its 250th anniversary, a grave at St. John in the Wilderness Cemetery connects Flat Rock to one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a young man remembered not for his famous name, but for his character.

Colby Saltz is charged with statutory sex offense with a child and sex act with a student.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Henderson County school employee arrested on sex offense charges

Investigation centers on allegations of an inappropriate relationship between a school employee and student

Construction site with excavators, trucks, and a dirt hill beside a forest under a cloudy sky on a sunny day, with power lines above.
Local
2 months ago
Crews begin bridge foundation work on I-26 Connector in Asheville

NCDOT officials highlight latest construction progress as work ramps up near I-240 and the Asheville Racquet Club

The French Broad River flowing through Asheville's River Arts District.
Local
2 months ago
$18M available for Helene debris removal in Asheville area

Governments and nonprofits in disaster-declared counties can apply for grants of up to $3 million through Sept. 14

People head to The Block in downtown Asheville as vendors finish setting up for the Juneteenth celebrations taking place Friday.
Local
2 months ago
Juneteenth celebrations in Asheville culminate with events downtown

Downtown celebrations feature local vendors, live music and family-friendly activities honoring Juneteenth

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