A car splashes through deep water on Smokey Park Highway in Asheville on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The National Weather Service has put the region on a severe thunderstorm watch again through 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Local
1 year ago
WEATHER ALERT: Area under severe thunderstorm watch

The National Weather Service has put much of Western North Carolina on a severe thunderstorm watch through 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Lawsuit over Vance Monument filed May 6, 2024.
Local
1 year ago
Preservation group sues again over Vance Monument

The Society of Historical Preservation of the 26th North Carolina Troops is gearing up for another court fight.

Local
1 year ago
County’s early voting plan delayed by hunt for site in southwest

A search for a polling place in the southwest corner of Buncombe County has delayed the submission of the county’s early voting plan.

Local
1 year ago
Crypto-mining moratorium extended; land costs an impediment, too

With little discussion, commissioners unanimously approve extending a moratorium to give more time to research regulations.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Have you seen him? Man with warrants sought by sheriff

Joshua Daniel Reed has multiple warrants for his arrest.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Veterans Resource Fair is May 25 in Hendersonville

The third annual Veterans Resource Fair is set for Saturday, May 25, at Veterans Healing Farm in Hendersonville.

Education
1 year ago
District seeks help for surge in mental health issues in schools

Asheville City Schools officials are seeking help to address sharply rising numbers of mental health and behavioral issues in the schools.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Can you outrun a 747? Register for the AVL Runway 5K

Registration is underway for the AVL Runway 5K, which is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Suspect accused of using American flag as a weapon

Police say a man used an American flag as a weapon to attack a store employee who confronted him about an attempt to take a beverage.

Education
1 year ago
Schools, sheriff warn of dangerous ‘Senior Assassin’ game

Officials are warning of serious safety risks from a game that encourages players to surprise each other with water guns.