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Sign reading 'LAZY OTTER RIVER ACCESS' announcing it is now open to the public, with blue sky and trees in the background.
Outdoors
1 week ago
French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River

Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters.

A chaotic battle in a forest: a rider is knocked from a white horse as soldiers clash with swords nearby.
Asheville History
1 week ago
Strangeville: Revolutionary War Ghosts of the Carolina Backcountry

Ahead of America 250, Revolutionary War folklore links Western North Carolina’s Overmountain Men to ghostly legends from the Battle of Kings Mountain.

Orange diamond traffic sign with bold black text: 'ROAD CLOSED AHEAD' on pavement, close-up poster-style warning.
Local
1 week ago
Car crash on I-26 East leads to 3-lane closure

Eastbound I-26 drivers should be alert to a three-lane closure past Exit 37.

Speaker in a blue suit addresses an indoor political rally, with Roy Cooper banners and American flags behind him.
Politics
2 weeks ago
Roy Cooper makes economy-focused stop in Asheville on U.S. Senate campaign trail

Over 150 members of the Asheville community gathered Friday to watch former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper deliver an economy-focused speech in a stop on his campaign to win a seat in the United States Senate.

Close-up of a woman's shoulder and hand with turquoise nails, a gold ring, and white sunscreen on the skin at the beach.
Business
2 weeks ago
Heat, sweat and sunscreen: How summer weather can harm jewelry

Routine maintenance and professional cleanings can help protect engagement rings, bracelets and other frequently worn pieces

Swannanoa River Road near Britt Drive is shown on June 26, 2026, where a developer has proposed a 549-unit multifamily housing project.
Housing
2 weeks ago
Apartment project could reshape Swannanoa River Road in Asheville

Three-phase, 549-unit development near Britt Drive includes podium parking structures, new stormwater infrastructure, 22% open space and a $75 million buildout

Local
2 weeks ago
Alexander, Leicester areas hit by power outages

Officials say fallen trees and limbs caused damage to electrical infrastructure

NOAA weather infographic showing high temperatures across the region with orange shading, storm icon, and the title 'A Classic Late-June Summer Day' on the left.
Local
2 weeks ago
Storms return to Asheville this weekend; hotter weather expected next week

Asheville faces daily chances for afternoon storms as temperatures climb into the upper 80s and heat intensifies next week

Front of Asheville Fire & Rescue station with an American flag on a flagpole and a bright sun flare over the roof
Community
2 weeks ago
Asheville officials warn charity bike ride could impact Friday traffic

Carolina Brotherhood, a nonprofit organization that offers financial and emotional support to the families of killed or wounded North Carolina and South Carolina emergency responders, will pass through Buncombe County tomorrow on their annual charity bike ride.

Informational map kiosk on a city sidewalk, surrounded by trees and parked cars in downtown Asheville.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Underground equipment malfunction causes outage for 100s in downtown Asheville

A power outage hit downtown Asheville around 4:08 p.m. this afternoon. Duke Energy reports that power will be restored within the next two hours, but some could be without power overnight.

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