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Hearing aid
Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Asheville workshop aims to boost emergency readiness for deaf, hard of hearing community

Workshop aims to help participants prepare for severe weather and other emergencies

Local
3 weeks ago
Asheville transit plan pits faster buses against neighborhood coverage

Haywood Road, Kenilworth among areas flagged for potential service reductions under draft ART network

Hands holding several green macarons in front of a circular Mills River Brewing Co. logo on a window.
Food & Drink
3 weeks ago
Rain or brine: Mills River Cheese and Pickle Festival draws 100s, despite bad weather

Cheese-crazed crowds and pickle-passionate people flocked through heavy rain to Mills River Brewing Company this weekend for the brewery’s second annual Cheese and Pickle Festival. The event featured a pickle-bobbing contest, an abundance of fried cheese and vendors hawking pickle wares of all kinds.

Scenes from the White Squirrel Weekend in Brevard.
Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Brevard’s White Squirrel Weekend draws crowds despite rainy weather

Visitors packed downtown streets for live music, shopping, food and a celebration of the rare white squirrels that call Brevard home

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Felony kidnapping charge added against suspect in Bent Creek trail attack

Warrant alleges victim was confined without consent for purpose of terrorizing her

Vote here election sign
Local
3 weeks ago
Where should you vote early? Buncombe County wants your input

Residents can weigh in on 2026 early voting locations and hours through June 19 survey

Satellite view of a powerful hurricane with a clear eye, spinning over the western Caribbean near Cuba and the surrounding ocean.
Local
3 weeks ago
Below-normal hurricane season expected in 2026

Officials urge Carolinas residents to stay prepared despite a below-normal outlook, warning that a single hurricane can still cause major damage

Blue Ridge Parkway
Local
3 weeks ago
Blue Ridge Parkway welcomes visitors as 2026 season officially begins

Campgrounds, visitor centers and picnic areas now open; officials urge responsible recreation

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Suspect arrested in reported Bent Creek trail attack

Woman told deputies she was assaulted while finishing a run in the popular recreation area

Man on a fish hatchery barge leaning into equipment, wearing shorts and knee-high waders, by green water.
Local
3 weeks ago
More than 1,300 catfish added to Lake Julian as summer season begins

State wildlife officials complete twice-yearly stocking of Buncombe County lake

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