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Busy multi-lane freeway scene with a white van in the foreground and numerous cars ahead under an overcast sky. Signage visible in the distance.
Local
1 month ago
I-26 Connector: Traffic shift planned ahead of Westgate interchange closure

Drivers should expect changing traffic patterns as crews prepare for the next phase of the major Asheville interstate project

Flooding off Old Leicester Highway in the Juno area.
Local
1 month ago
Asheville breaks 118-year rainfall record as flooding threat continues Friday

The National Weather Service says another 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected through Friday night after Thursday’s storms flooded roads and stranded vehicles in Buncombe County

White car partially submerged in floodwaters with heavy rainfall and distant storage containers in the background; scene of severe flooding and rising water levels.
Local
1 month ago
Flash Flood Warning issued for Asheville as Merrimon Avenue floods, stranded vehicles reported

The National Weather Service warns of life-threatening flash flooding in central Buncombe County after 2 to 3 inches of rain fell, with more heavy rain expected through midnight

Flash Flood Warning poster with safety tips and a map of flood-prone areas around Fontana Village and Lake Santeetlah in North Carolina/or nearby region.
Local
1 month ago
Flash Flood Warning issued in WNC; Asheville remains under Flood Watch

Heavy rain has already produced flooding in parts of the mountains, with additional downpours expected through Friday

Flood Watch alert card: in effect 8 PM Wednesday through Thursday evening, with icons and details on impacts and preparedness; beside a rain‑soaked street photo.
Local
1 month ago
Flood Watch issued for Asheville, Buncombe County as up to 5 inches of rain possible

National Weather Service warns heavy rain could trigger flash flooding across Western North Carolina through Thursday evening

Firefighters spray water on a fallen tree blocking a residential street, with a red fire truck and a brick building in the background.
Local
1 month ago
Tree falls on power lines, sparks fire, cuts power along Haywood Road in Asheville

Firefighters and Duke Energy crews respond after tree debris damages lines near RiverLink; hundreds lose electricity

Map showing Storm Total Precipitation forecast for the Greenville-Spartanburg area (Jul 22–25), with green to yellow to orange regions indicating increasing rainfall (roughly 0.5–3+ inches) and city labels along major highways like I-40 and I-85.
Local
1 month ago
Storms, heavy rain could bring isolated flooding to Asheville area

A stalled front is expected to fuel multiple rounds of thunderstorms, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall, damaging winds and localized flooding

Side-by-side weather outlook maps showing severe weather potential for Tuesday (July 21, 2026) and Wednesday (July 22, 2026).
Local
1 month ago
Asheville weather: Severe storms possible Tuesday, greater risk Wednesday

Damaging winds are the main threat before a cold front brings cooler temperatures to Western North Carolina

NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)–R Series is the Western Hemisphere’s most sophisticated weather-observing and environmental-monitoring system.
Local
1 month ago
GOES-19 outage: How it affected Asheville weather forecasts

A rare NOAA satellite disruption temporarily reduced real-time weather imagery, but Asheville-area forecasters continued tracking storms using radar and other tools

Car show in a sunny lot outside a retro Blossman gas building, with open-hood cars and a crowd of people inspecting them.
Business
1 month ago
Blossman Gas & Appliance marks 75 years of propane service, community commitment

Blossman Gas & Appliance is marking its 75th anniversary this year, highlighting decades of propane service, local customer relationships and community involvement in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

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