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

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

Two white event tents sit behind rows of wooden bleachers on a grassy field under a blue sky with scattered clouds, at a sports venue.
Sports
6 hours ago
How to get tickets for the Wicked Weed bar at Asheville PGA tourney

Ninth-fairway venue blends local beer, upgraded food and on-course action

Water is seen outside the banks of the Swannanoa river in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Swannanoa, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Local
11 hours ago
Swannanoa riverfront restoration, Rosman floodplain projects get state funding

More than $1.2 million from North Carolina’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint will support long-term flood protection efforts in Western North Carolina

Mountain ridge framed by tree branches with green and yellowing leaves against a blue sky behind it
Outdoors
1 day ago
Pisgah View State Park: Opening timeline, history and key details

Pisgah View State Park, located in the lap of Mount Pisgah just 18 miles outside of Asheville, N.C., will provide Western North Carolina with over 1,500 acres of hiking, recreation and outdoor community when it opens. Learn all about it.

American flag waving on a tall flagpole along a highway with a clear blue sky and streetlights nearby.
On The Town
1 day ago
Memorial Day 2026: Where to attend official ceremonies in WNC

This year, Memorial Day will be held on Monday, May 25, 2026, with several official ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers to be held in Western North Carolina. Find the best location for you.

Big Ivy and Shope Creek Progress
Local
3 days ago
Pisgah National Forest still recovering months after Helene devastation

Federal officials say downed trees, damaged roads and watershed impacts continue to challenge restoration efforts

Pool deck with warning signs near the water edge, including 'No diving' and 'Too shallow' messages.
On The Town
6 days ago
6 public pools splash back to Asheville for Memorial Day weekend

Six public pools in Buncombe County will open for the season next weekend, just in time for the Memorial Day holiday.

Community
6 days ago
Lake Lure to lure over 800 visitors for Memorial Day beach reopening

Nearly 20 months after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the lakeside town, Lake Lure is poised to celebrate its grand reopening over Memorial Day.

Five volunteers in Mountain True shirts stand in front of a trailer loaded with metal pipes in a sunny outdoor lot.
Community
1 week ago
Public calls on PVC pipe manufacturer to clean up French Broad River

Concerned members of the community gathered at Riverside Rhapsody Beer Company last night to discuss the environmental impact PVC pipes from IPEX Inc. have had on the French Broad River after Tropical Storm Helene.

Local
2 weeks ago
Tubing season returns, but recovery from Helene still shapes the flow

Operators across Asheville and surrounding waterways report steady demand but varied recovery paths heading into the summer season

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