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1 week ago
Edwards wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in NC-11

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chuck Edwards wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in North Carolina’s […]

Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper, who is running for U.S. Senate, speaks to reporters after casting his ballot on the first day of in-person early voting in the state's primary election, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
Local
1 week ago
Cooper, Whatley clinch North Carolina Senate nods

Former Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-RNC Chair Michael Whatley advance in race to replace retiring Sen. Thom Tillis in contest that could decide Senate control

Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Food, dance, color: Mehfil Indian Restaurant prepares for Holi Festival

This Wednesday, Mehfil Indian Restaurant will celebrate Holi, the Indian “Festival of Colors,” at their restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Politics
2 weeks ago
Weaverville man wins ruling in favor of election misconduct hearings

After Steve Holland, a resident of Weaverville, N.C., and Michael Frazier of Salisbury, N.C. filed a complaint against the North Carolina State Board of Elections over improper vote counting procedure, the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings has ruled in favor of taking the case to hearing.

Asheville Junior Theater
Local
2 weeks ago
Asheville Junior Theater offers summer camps, year-round arts training

Nonprofit in South Asheville provides camps, large-scale productions and arts education programs throughout the year

Early voting is underway in Buncombe County for North Carolina’s March 3 primary election, with more than 4,300 ballots cast during the first three reporting days.
Local
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County reports 10,778 Election Day voters by 2 p.m.

More than 30,000 ballots cast during early voting; polls remain open until 7:30 p.m.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Man charged after truck hits multiple vehicles in downtown Asheville

Authorities say pickup truck struck cars and street lights before becoming disabled

Music
2 weeks ago
Orange Peel unveils Hellbender, a new outdoor music venue, along Swannanoa River

The Orange Peel has announced a new outdoor music venue named for North Carolina’s favorite salamander. Hellbender by the Orange Peel will open this summer along the Swannanoa River.

I-26 West
Local
2 weeks ago
Morning wrecks cause major delays on I-26 near Asheville

Road closure and lane shutdown reported near Exits 33 and 37 in Buncombe County

West Asheville Library polling place
Local
2 weeks ago
Polls open across Buncombe County for March 3 primary

Voting underway at 80 locations until 7:30 p.m.; photo ID required and absentee ballots due tonight

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