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Local
7 days ago
Asheville council OKs rate hikes for water, stormwater, sanitation

Officials cite rising costs, storm recovery and infrastructure needs behind increases

John Anthony Quinn
Crime & Safety
7 days ago
Fugitive in $1.3M armored car theft identified after death in Asheville

Fingerprint analysis confirms identity of suspect, who used multiple aliases

Local
7 days ago
U.S. 64 into Bat Cave to reopen Saturday ahead of schedule

Temporary traffic pattern in place as crews finish repairs from Tropical Storm Helene

Sabrina Hill, founder of Spice Witch, has advanced to the semifinals of The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge, a nationwide competition that drew nearly 6,000 applicants.
Food & Drink
7 days ago
A little heat, a lot of hustle: Asheville spice maker eyes national prize

Spice Witch founder Sabrina Hill among nine semifinalists vying for $25,000 prize

Reems Creek Fire Chief Chris Dorsey
Crime & Safety
7 days ago
Procession honors Buncombe fire chief Chris Dorsey

Procession along I-40 to honor Reems Creek chief, who served more than a decade with county EMS, multiple fire departments

Community
1 week ago
Finance counseling nonprofit plans fundraiser at Highland Brewing

OnTrack WNC is a Western North Carolina nonprofit centered around financial education, well-being and counseling. The group’s annual fundraiser, “Fund the Future,” will be held next month at Highland Brewing, coinciding with the release of their 2025 impact report.

Education
1 week ago
AP accomplishment: North Buncombe High places on AP School Honor Roll

North Buncombe High School has placed on the 2026 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, a distinction earned based on the achievement of students in AP classes.

Local
1 week ago
Asheville, we’re listening: have your say on 828newsNOW

Opinions on 828newsNOW aims to provide a place for discussion and debate. A space where every perspective has a place in the conversation.

Local
1 week ago
Earthquakes shake Dillsboro area

USGS reports magnitude 2.7 and 1.7 quakes near Macon-Jackson county line; no damage reported

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Buncombe County detective hit, dragged during investigation

Multi-county pursuit ends with crash and arrest, officials say

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