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Local
2 hours ago
100,000 gallons of wastewater spill into Mud Creek in Hendersonville

City, state environmental officials reviewing discharge

Local
3 hours ago
Crash closes lane on I-26 near Airport Road

Westbound traffic slowed in Buncombe County during Thursday morning commute

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

Eastbound lanes shut down near Great Smoky Mountains Expressway

Community
21 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
23 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
1 day 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
1 day 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

Entertainment
2 days ago
Threequel ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is a lukewarm rehash – 828reviewsNOW

When “Avatar: The Way of Water” was released in 2022, it had been 13 years since James Cameron’s revolutionary sci-fi epic first hit the scene. “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” meanwhile, comes soaring into cinemas this weekend just three years after its predecessor, and this time, it feels a little less special. Read our full review.

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