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Local
3 months ago
Severe storms could hit Asheville, WNC on Tuesday

The National Weather Service warns Western North Carolina could see large hail, strong winds and an isolated tornado

On The Town
3 months ago
I-26 Connector: Westgate ramp in Asheville to close permanently on Sunday

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that the flyover ramp connecting Patton Avenue to Westgate Parkway will permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 2 to make way for the Interstate 26 Connector project.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville man arrested after 8 break-ins at same downtown business

Nicholas Jones Crowder, 35, was arrested in connection with eight separate break-ins and larcenies at a business in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville.

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Local
3 months ago
Traffic Alert: Truck fire closes two lanes of I-40 West near Old Fort

Crash involving a truck pulling a trailer shuts down right two lanes near Exit 73 in McDowell County, causing delays

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Convicted felon charged after traffic stop uncovers gun, fake license plate

Justin Bradley Johnson, 38, from Nebo, N.C., was charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon after a traffic stop last weekend.

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Local
3 months ago
Swannanoa Post Office replacement gets funding, 10-year lease commitment

The Postal Service has signed a 10-year non-cancelable lease and confirmed funding, but a construction timeline has not been set

The city's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denying a request to rezone roughly 40 acres of Asheville Mall property from Urban Place back to Regional Business.
Business
3 months ago
Asheville Mall rezoning heads to City Council amid debate over Tunnel Road’s future

Planning staff recommends denying the request as council members question whether changing the zoning would derail years of redevelopment planning

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Local
3 months ago
Self-care at every age: Creating a healthier retirement lifestyle in Asheville

Self-care can take on new meaning in retirement. At Givens Gerber Park, older adults can shape an independent lifestyle supported by connection, convenience and opportunities to stay engaged.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Man charged in shooting police say led to deadly Biltmore Avenue attack

Authorities say the Maple Crest Apartments shooting triggered the retaliation that left two people dead and seven wounded

Poster-style weather briefing: 'Potential Severe Weather Tuesday' with a purple left panel of bullet points and a map showing 'Most Likely' severe wind/hail areas from the National Weather Service.
Local
3 months ago
Forecasters watching Tuesday’s storm threat across Asheville, WNC

National Weather Service Weather says forecast uncertainty remains, but any storms that develop could produce damaging winds, large hail and dangerous lightning

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