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A chopped pork plate at Iron & Oak in Woodfin comes piled with moist barbecue, white bread, pickles and raw onion
Food & Drink
1 month ago
Fork & Dagger: Iron & Oak lives up to the hype in local barbecue scene

A rustic riverside hangout in Woodfin pairs standout meats with craft beer and classic Southern sides

Local
1 month ago
From concerts to tournaments, Asheville expands entertainment footprint

City leaders say a new venue could bring Broadway productions and larger touring shows while Harrah’s Cherokee Center continues expanding its reach

Smiling man with glasses stands in front of a bright mural of oversized orange-yellow sunflowers with green leaves.
Community
1 month ago
New Asheville Pride festival marks 1st June fest in nearly 30 years

June may be Pride Month, but Asheville Pride festivals have been traditionally held in the fall. That is, until this summer. June 26-28, 2026 marks the debut of AVL Stonewall Fest, a new Pride Month festival.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Police: Driver charged in April crash that later claimed woman’s life

Crash investigation results in misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge, Asheville police say

Mission Hospital sign in front of landscaped gardens and a modern brick building under a blue sky with clouds, a welcoming campus view.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Buncombe leaders call for accountability at Mission Hospital

Local leaders question expansion after repeated federal warnings

Road Closed sign
Local
1 month ago
I-26 eastbound lanes closed near Weaverville after crash

Closure affecting both lanes near U.S. 19 Business interchange

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with a beige brick facade, tall windows, and surrounding trees; sign reads 'BUNCOMBE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' above the entrance
Local
1 month ago
Property taxes dominate Buncombe County budget debate

Residents urge commissioners to stick to revenue-neutral rate as officials propose spending plan above it

The remnants of a waterline serving Asheville, N.C., is piled up downstream from North Fork Reservoir, a main source of water for the city, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, after the line was destroyed during Hurricane Helene in Black Mountain, N.C. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Local
1 month ago
Asheville rebuilding water system to handle storms after Helene

City plans upgrades to treat muddy water and protect infrastructure from extreme weather

Three-day precipitation forecast map for Greenville-Spartanburg area, showing rainfall amounts by color with city labels and borders.
Local
1 month ago
Heavy rain, strong storms expected in Asheville area

Mountains could see up to 2 inches of rain; isolated flooding possible

Wooden market stand with baskets of onions and potatoes, bananas, and a potted plant beside a bulletin board of posters.
Community
1 month ago
Swannanoa Valley nonprofits share $125K in new grant funding

Community-driven endowment focuses on urgent needs like food, safety and education

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