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The city's Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denying a request to rezone roughly 40 acres of Asheville Mall property from Urban Place back to Regional Business.
Business
4 minutes ago
Asheville Mall rezoning heads to City Council amid debate over Tunnel Road’s future

Planning staff recommends denying the request as council members question whether changing the zoning would derail years of redevelopment planning

Seven cheerful elderly women pose playfully in a bright, plant-filled room, standing in a line with arms raised.
Local
35 minutes ago
Self-care at every age: Creating a healthier retirement lifestyle in Asheville

Self-care can take on new meaning in retirement. At Givens Gerber Park, older adults can shape an independent lifestyle supported by connection, convenience and opportunities to stay engaged.

Wax models for custom-designed jewelry are displayed at D.C. Creasman Jewelers. The detailed molds allow customers to preview the design and ensure every element is just right before the piece is cast in precious metal.
Ask The Expert
22 hours ago
Thinking about custom jewelry? Here’s what you need to know

The experts at D.C. Creasman Jewelers answer common questions about designing engagement rings, anniversary gifts and heirloom jewelry

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Teenager robbed and wounded in Friday night Asheville shooting

The Asheville Police Department named Elijah William Poore, 18, as the primary suspect in a Friday night shooting that left an Asheville teenager with a gunshot wound.

Local
2 days ago
Asheville wants better bus service, but funding is a challenge

The Asheville bus system overhaul would shift resources toward higher ridership routes, adding 15-minute service in some areas while cutting coverage elsewhere

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Asheville History
2 days ago
Tombstone Tales: The Reems Creek pitcher who played one game in the Major Leagues

Richard “Rome” Chambers became the first known Western North Carolina native to play Major League Baseball before returning home to Buncombe County, where he died just one day before his 27th birthday.

Close-up of an older man with a bald head and gray beard, facing the camera against a gray textured wall.
Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Hendersonville man charged with animal cruelty after 26 dogs found neglected

Timothy Hefner, 68, was charged with 26 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty after 26 dogs were found in inhumane conditions in the Dana neighborhood in Hendersonville.

The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation
Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Up to $5,000 reward offered in deadly Asheville shooting

National nonprofit Youth Peace & Justice Foundation hopes larger reward will generate new leads in the July 19 shooting that killed two people and injured several others

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