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A map shows inventoried roadless areas in and around the Asheville area, including portions of the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests. The areas are among those covered by the federal Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which the U.S. Forest Service has proposed rescinding.
Local
8 hours ago
What the Roadless Rule rollback could mean for Asheville area forests

Public can now weigh in on proposal affecting parts of Pisgah and Nantahala national forests

Local
3 days ago
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Buncombe County

The watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Monday evening and includes much of Western North Carolina

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol helicopter takes part in the rescue of a hiker who fell about 50 feet at Grandfather Mountain.
Local
3 days ago
Hiker rescued after 50-foot fall at Grandfather Mountain

Multiple rescue agencies worked together to reach the injured hiker and prepare the patient for a helicopter extraction

Local
3 days ago
Asheville weather: Heat, severe storms possible Monday

Asheville could reach 91 degrees Monday as forecasters warn of severe storms and damaging winds across WNC

Local
4 days ago
Blue Ridge Parkway tree removal plan draws opposition

Conservation groups are urging the National Park Service to reconsider a nearly 1,000-acre fuel reduction project

Local
5 days ago
New bridge takes shape at Beacon Park in Swannanoa

Bridge installation marks another step toward Beacon Park’s planned fall 2026 opening

Local
6 days ago
Strong thunderstorm moving into Asheville area

Storm moving east could bring 40 mph wind gusts and hail to parts of Western North Carolina

A map shows the planned alignment of Trail C2, one of the largest components of the Old Fort Trails Project in Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort.
Local
6 days ago
Old Fort trail project moves forward with major new Pisgah National Forest trail

G5 Trail Collective seeks contractors for Trail C2, a major piece of the planned 42-mile Old Fort Trails Project

Local
6 days ago
Asheville weather: Hot, humid weekend brings 90s and storm chances

Temperatures will climb into the low 90s across Asheville, with heat index values near 100 and afternoon thunderstorms possible through Sunday

Housing
1 week ago
Buncombe voters to decide $70M affordable housing, open space bonds

New campaign launches in support of two November referendums that supporters say would expand affordable housing and protect parks, farmland and drinking water

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