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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.

White Ford police SUV parked in front of a building with yellow police tape across the scene, 'POLICE' graphic on the side.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County DA rules APD officers justified in fatal shooting

Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams has ruled that the Asheville Police Department officers involved in an April 2026 shootout that left one man dead and one officer injured were justified in their use of deadly force.

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Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Most veterans will never see this unit — but it could impact every visit

Inside the Asheville VA sterile processing department’s massive effort to laser-etch thousands of instruments

Street scene with a brick building and leafy trees, a sidewalk, and a distant domed building under a blue sky; cars parked along the street.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
APD confirms juvenile street fights occurred during June Downtown After 5

Asheville Police Department has confirmed responding to multiple reports of fighting juveniles during the Downtown After 5 concert last week.

FILE - The North Carolina Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., is seen on June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera, File)
Local
2 weeks ago
NC lawmakers override Stein vetoes on ICE cooperation, DEI restrictions

Lawmakers push through immigration enforcement and education policy changes as budget negotiations in Raleigh remain stalled

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Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Fork & Dagger: Xico’s charcoal-grilled cuisine steals the show

A brunch featuring steak and eggs, tinga de pollo and craft cocktails proves why diners keep coming back to this Asheville dining spot

Two older adults outside, man with a beard and hat hammering metal while a woman in a pink vest watches nearby.
Entertainment
2 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: June 26-28

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Pride festivals, heritage events, live music, adoption events, food and drink gatherings and outdoor activities.

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Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Asheville Parks & Rec unveils new design for French Broad River parks

In the coming days, Asheville residents will be able to take a look at the design concept for the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project near the river itself. The design will be displayed on riverfront banners, at community centers and online.

Orange and white striped traffic barrels and barriers marking a road construction zone ahead.
Local
2 weeks ago
I-26 traffic shift begins near Weaverville

Nightly closures from June 24-26 are expected as crews prepare for a major traffic shift; officials warn delays may extend into the weekend

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