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Satellite view of a powerful hurricane with a clear eye, spinning over the western Caribbean near Cuba and the surrounding ocean.
Local
5 months ago
Below-normal hurricane season expected in 2026

Officials urge Carolinas residents to stay prepared despite a below-normal outlook, warning that a single hurricane can still cause major damage

Blue Ridge Parkway
Local
5 months ago
Blue Ridge Parkway welcomes visitors as 2026 season officially begins

Campgrounds, visitor centers and picnic areas now open; officials urge responsible recreation

image of government issued headstone in a cemetery in the mountains of western north carolina
Asheville History
5 months ago
Tombstone Tales: A World War I soldier’s grave in Buncombe County reflects meaning of Memorial Day

Walter Martin died in France during World War I and remained buried overseas for nearly three years before his remains were returned to Buncombe County.

Weather map titled 'Excessive Rainfall Outlook Through Tonight' showing color-coded outlook areas and labeled cities in the southeastern U.S. (Asheville, Charlotte, Morganton, etc.). The legend bottom-right indicates marginal to high risk levels.
Local
5 months ago
Rainy Memorial Day weekend ahead for Asheville region

Thunderstorms, heavy downpours and localized flooding possible through Memorial Day

Traffic moves slowly above an active construction work zone on Interstate 40 near the Pigeon River Gorge, where holiday travel, ongoing repairs and reduced speeds can combine to create backups during peak periods.
Local
5 months ago
Road trip ready? These apps can help Memorial Day travelers dodge delays

In the Asheville area, I-26, I-40 and the Pigeon River Gorge could see heavy traffic through the holiday weekend

Beige two-story house with a three-car garage, brown shingle roof, and a neatly landscaped front yard.
Business
5 months ago
Why education matters when choosing metal roofing and siding

Best Buy Metals says informed decisions start with understanding materials, use and long-term value — not just price

Blue city bus drives through a flooded street with cars splashing water around it, amid heavy traffic and green trees in background.
Local
5 months ago
Strong thunderstorms move through Asheville area

Thunderstorms moving through Buncombe County could produce gusty winds, lightning and small hail

Exterior view of Ripley's Aquarium with blue and red-framed glass facade, set against a hillside with trees and a rocky waterfront in the foreground
Local
5 months ago
A Perfect Smoky Mountain Getaway From Asheville: Dive Into Family Fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies offers Asheville-area families a short mountain getaway with sharks, penguins, and hands-on exhibits.

Infographic about increasing rain chances (May 21–23) for Western Carolinas and Northeast Georgia, with three daily weather maps labeled Thursday, Friday and Saturday showing rain coverage.
Local
5 months ago
Storms return to WNC, setting stage for wet Memorial Day weekend

National Weather Service warns of repeated showers, thunderstorms and a stalled front bringing a cooler, wetter stretch into Memorial Da

A section of roller-compacted concrete, or RCC, takes shape along Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge.
Local
5 months ago
I-40 rebuild in Pigeon River Gorge reaches major milestone

Nearly 20 months after Helene destroyed sections of Interstate 40, NCDOT says one of the nation’s largest roller-compacted concrete projects is underway, with eastbound lanes targeted to reopen in 2028

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