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Louie Willard Perry Jr.
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Man jailed without bond on Asheville rape charge

April 11 assault leads to arrest after multi-agency investigation

Cloudy mountains
Local
1 day ago
Sunshine Monday before storms return to Asheville area

Forecasters track showers Tuesday, stronger system Wednesday as rainfall deficit persists

Duke Energy crews were kept busy on May 8, 2024, after storms caused power outages throughout the region.
Local
1 day ago
Morganton to host public hearing on Duke Energy rate proposal

Residents can speak Tuesday as state regulators review requested increase

Calm lake with forested mountains in the distance and a rocky jetty on the right under a cloudy sky.
Local
1 day ago
Asheville council to vote on dam repairs, water system upgrades

Nearly $1M North Fork project among broader Helene recovery efforts

Gravestone reading OLSON in a cemetery; inscription for Virginia Marie (Ginger) Sept. 13, 1953 – Apr. 15, 1973, with decorative top edge and grassy background.
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Beneath the Blue Ridge: Could DNA still solve Asheville’s Virginia Olson cold case?

A new review of autopsy records and preserved evidence suggests modern forensic testing may still generate leads in the 1973 killing of a UNC Asheville student.

Wooden-deck backyard with a bubbling hot tub, stone patio, and surrounding greenery in a modern courtyard.
Business
2 days ago
10 home upgrades that instantly elevate your living space

Design ideas that blend comfort, function and long-term value

White Ford police SUV parked in front of a building with yellow police tape across the scene, 'POLICE' graphic on the side.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Police data shows mixed crime trends across Asheville area

March data shows upticks in some categories, declines in others across Buncombe and Henderson counties

Outdoors
3 days ago
Hikes of WNC: Devil’s Courthouse

Don’t let the name fool you. Devil’s Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway boasts some truly angelic views, even if the hike up is hellish on the calves. Read more in our hiking guide.

Health & Wellness
3 days ago
Fitness and mental health: Why movement improves mood

Regular exercise does more than strengthen the body. Research shows movement can reduce stress, improve mood, and support long-term mental health.

The city is moving forward with early planning to dispose of surplus properties, including the historic fire station at 300 Merrimon Ave.
Local
3 days ago
Asheville evaluates surplus city properties for potential lease, redevelopment

City explores lease, sale and donation options as officials assess underutilized assets, including 91 Riverside Drive, former fire station