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Local
10 hours ago
Crash closes stretch of I-40 in Haywood County

Eastbound lanes shut down near Great Smoky Mountains Expressway

Community
11 hours ago
Beloved Asheville receives $1,500 in holiday donations from UScellular

Kick scooters, Bluetooth speakers and headphones will be distributed to support local youths

Business
13 hours ago
Huey Magoo’s opens dining spot in Weaverville

Guests can customize meals with hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders, house-made sauces and fresh sides available for dine-in, takeout, catering and online orders

FILE - A person carries a shopping bag in Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Local
17 hours ago
What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to AP-NORC poll

Cost and practicality drive cash-first gift choices; re-gifting still frowned upon

AFD house fire
Crime & Safety
17 hours ago
Before firefighters arrive, these simple steps can save time — and damage

Asheville Fire Department officials say preparation at home helps crews respond faster and safer during emergencies

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Death of missing teen found in Candler ruled homicide

Joseph Rose, 18, had been reported missing to Asheville police earlier this month

Water Asheville system Buncombe County schools homes Hurricane Helene lead
Local
1 day ago
Hundreds without water in Asheville after line breaks

City says unusually cold temperatures caused multiple breaks in Haw Creek area

Outdoors
1 day ago
U.S. Forest Service halts Pisgah logging project after conservation lawsuit

The United States Forest Service have canceled a logging project in the Pisgah National Forest after public outcry and a lawsuit filed by local conservation groups. According to the suit, the U.S. Forest Service had begun logging in the area under the guise of debris removal without proper documentation or public approval.

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