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Rolling hills and dense forest under a cloudy sky, with tall grasses and a weathered barbed-wire fence in the foreground.
Local
2 months ago
Asheville to turn hot again: Upper 80s, 90s and storm chances ahead

Western North Carolina gets a short break from the heat before summer surges back with high humidity, weekend storms and near-90-degree highs in Asheville

Sign near a river warning of Riverside Park wave construction ahead with logos and safety icons, trees in the background
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Woodfin police stopping Taylor’s Wave paddlers for safety talks

The $4.8 million Taylor’s Wave project is an eagerly anticipated installation for French Broad River kayakers, surfers and paddlers. However, until the river wave officially opens later this year, Woodfin police urge the community to stay safe and keep out.

National Weather Service map
Local
2 months ago
Severe storm threat expands across Asheville area

The National Weather Service says damaging straight-line winds are the primary threat as storms move through region

Voters could be asked to approve a bond proposal to fund new and improved green spaces, including parks, trails and other public outdoor areas, aimed at expanding recreation and conservation opportunities across the community.
Housing
2 months ago
$70M in bonds headed to November ballot after Buncombe board vote

Commissioners approve ballot questions for $30 million open space bond and $40 million housing bond

The French Broad River flowing through Asheville's River Arts District.
Local
2 months ago
$18M available for Helene debris removal in Asheville area

Governments and nonprofits in disaster-declared counties can apply for grants of up to $3 million through Sept. 14

Infographic map of storm total rainfall across North Carolina with county values and event logos (NOAA, NWS).
Local
2 months ago
Arthur’s remnants could trigger storms, heavy rain across Asheville area

Emergency officials say widespread outages are not expected, but residents should remain weather aware

Nighttime outdoor movie screening in a city park with a large screen, audience on blankets, and tall illuminated buildings in the background.
Community
2 months ago
Summer cinema in Asheville: Free family movies and outdoor screenings

Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Check out the options around Asheville.

Brown road sign reading 'Grandfather Mountain State Park' with arrows and 'Profile Trail Access' in a wooded roadside area, beside a guardrail and power lines.
Outdoors
2 months ago
Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail reopens for first time since Helene

One of the most iconic hiking trails in Western North Carolina has reached a major restoration milestone since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region in September 2024. The Grandfather Mountain Profile Trail, a 3.6-mile, 1,775-feet climb up the paternal peak, has partially reopened.

Two men in ornate historical costumes stand outdoors, looking upward toward the sky; one wears a white embroidered tunic with gold buttons and a red and green turban, the other a beige brocade outfit with a brown cloak and hat.
Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Montford Park Players: Iago, Desdemona, Emilia shine in uneven ‘Othello’

“Othello,” one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, is now being performed by the Montford Park Players. Read our review for more.

Stone wall with a wooden welcome sign beside a shaded porch of a national forest visitor center, autumn trees in the background.
Outdoors
2 months ago
Local nonprofit awarded $5.6 million in funding for Pisgah trail restoration

Pisgah Area SORBA, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of over 150 miles of trails in the Pisgah Ranger District, has been awarded $5.6 million in disaster relief funding from the National Forest Foundation, a congressionally-charted nonprofit partner of the USDA Forest Service.

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