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Local
4 weeks ago
Flash Flood Warning issued for McDowell, Rutherford counties

Flooding has been reported near Sugar Hill, with Lake Lure and Chimney Rock also at risk

Dark storm clouds hang over West Asheville on Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms swept across Buncombe County, bringing damaging winds, downed trees and widespread power outages.
Local
4 weeks ago
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for 3 WNC counties

Buncombe, Henderson and Polk counties included in warning

Man in a light shirt and cap stands in a grassy field beside three vintage cameras on tripods, outdoors with trees in the background.
Arts & Culture
4 weeks ago
Asheville documentary about George Masa to tour Japan

Following the April premiere of “A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story,” a documentary about Appalachian Trail photographer George Masa, filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will be taking his movie to Japan, Masa’s home country, for a four-stop tour.

Local
1 month ago
A hot start, then a big cooldown for Labor Day weekend

Asheville could see strong storms Saturday before cooler weather arrives Sunday

Local
1 month ago
Asheville breaks heat record as hot weather continues

Asheville Regional Airport reached 92 degrees Wednesday, breaking a daily record set in 2020

Outdoors
1 month ago
When will leaves change in Asheville? ‘Fall Color Guy’ weighs in

Howard Neufeld, a former biology professor at Appalachian State University, runs a fall color blog called Fall Color Guy, keeping Western North Carolina up to date with the latest in autumn leaves.

Local
1 month ago
Snowy winter ahead for Asheville? Almanacs weigh in

The Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac offer their outlooks for snow, cold and winter weather in Western North Carolina

The Malvern Hills Park pool sits empty in West Asheville on Sept. 1, 2026. The pool has been closed since 2024 while the city plans to replace the aging facility with a new pool targeted to open in summer 2028.
Community
1 month ago
Asheville’s Malvern Hills pool moves closer to construction

The city is reviewing plans to replace the aging pool, with construction expected to begin late this year

Local
1 month ago
Strong storm brings 40-mph winds, hail to WNC

Pea-size hail and gusty winds were possible in parts of Buncombe, McDowell and Rutherford counties

Local
1 month ago
Fall can wait: Summer heat returns to Asheville

Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s this week, with heat index values topping 100 degrees in lower elevations