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Community
2 months ago
H.K. Edgerton, Confederate activist and former NAACP leader, dies at 77

Harold Kenneth “H.K.” Edgerton, former president of the Asheville branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and a vocal advocate for the preservation of Confederate history, has passed away at the age of 77. 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with measles.
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
New measles case confirmed in Asheville area

Buncombe County health officials urge residents to call before seeking care; exposure linked to Food Lion and Mission Hospital

National Weather Service Winter Storm graphic
Local
2 months ago
High-impact winter storm increasingly likely for Asheville area

Forecast confidence is increasing, but uncertainty remains over snow, ice or a mix

Local
2 months ago
TSA equipment issues resolved at Asheville Regional Airport

All security lanes reopened after long waits delayed travelers Monday

Northern lights seen in the Alexander area on Nov. 12, 2025.
Local
2 months ago
Northern lights may be visible in Asheville area tonight

NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm watch as powerful solar eruption reaches Earth

Hundreds of people across Asheville and Buncombe County gathered Monday to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., taking part in a full day of events that included prayer, worship and a peace march, despite frigid winter conditions.
Community
2 months ago
PHOTOS: Asheville honors MLK Jr. with prayer, march and rally

Hundreds brave cold temperatures for annual celebration of civil rights leader’s legacy

Local
2 months ago
Sen. Thom Tillis takes on the White House, but not Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t holding back during his final year in […]

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Local
2 months ago
Buncombe County elections board to hear candidate challenges

Eligibility disputes involve Asheville City Council candidate Antanette Mosley and sheriff hopeful Victor Morman

Asheville History
2 months ago
‘I Have a Dream’: Read Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic speech

On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered what would become one of the most famous speeches in American history. “I Have a Dream,” King’s address to the 200,000–300,000 attendees of The March on Washington, remains a signature rallying cry for civil rights over 60 years later.

Lake Lure remains about 15 feet below full pond as the town continues work to replace seals on the Tainter gates at the Lake Lure Dam, a project officials say is on schedule and expected to be completed in February 2026.
Community
2 months ago
Dam repairs keep Lake Lure 15 feet low through winter

Town plans shoreline cleanup, marina rebuild and spring reopening

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