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First responders tend to the scene of a reported plane crash at a regional airport in Statesville, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

2 hours ago by Allen G. Breed and Gary D. Robertson

Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of plane crash that killed 7

Biffle was honored in 2024 for delivering Helene aid to flooded Asheville area communities

20 hours ago by 828newsNOW

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 19-21

Looking for weekend plans? From winter solstice celebrations to a Grinch brunch to a town-wide bar crawl, we have you covered.

21 hours ago by Pruett Norris

'Big Fish,' small pond: New indie bookstore blooms in Weaverville

Lindsay Johnson has wanted to open a bookstore since she was five years old. With Willbloom Books, a pop-up bookstore based in Weaverville, N.C., her wish has come true.

20 hours ago by Pruett Norris

White Horse kicks off family movie series with 'Frozen,' 'The Princess Bride'

White Horse Black Mountain, a nonprofit music venue located in the heart of Black Mountain, N.C., has launched a new family movie series called "Sunday Funday Movie Features."

1 day ago by Grub Scout

Fork & Dagger: Lost in the language? Jargon speaks fluently in flavor

Despite its intimidating name, this West Asheville restaurant delivers a cozy vibe, inventive cocktails and memorable plates

First responders tend to the scene of a reported plane crash at a regional airport in Statesville, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

2 hours ago by Allen G. Breed and Gary D. Robertson

Federal regulators to begin sifting through wreckage of plane crash that killed 7

20 hours ago by 828newsNOW

Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Dec. 19-21

21 hours ago by Pruett Norris

'Big Fish,' small pond: New indie bookstore blooms in Weaverville

20 hours ago by Pruett Norris

White Horse kicks off family movie series with 'Frozen,' 'The Princess Bride'

1 day ago by Grub Scout

Fork & Dagger: Lost in the language? Jargon speaks fluently in flavor

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Gov. Stein highlights $15M for Old Fort water, sewer upgrades

Part of $270M in grants to rebuild and strengthen systems damaged by Helene

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5 reasons locals are turning to Foothills Butcher Shop in Black Mountain

Discover why more locals are choosing Foothills Butcher Shop in Black Mountain for quality cuts, whole-animal butchery, and a true connection to Western North Carolina farms.

FILE - North Carolina Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, right, kisses her father, former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, left, after she presided over the Senate session at the Legislative Building, Jan. 8, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

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4-term NC Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88

Longtime Democratic leader helped guide state’s shift to a modern economy

This screengrab made from video provided by WSOC shows firefighting crews responding to a reported plane crash at a regional airport in Statesville, N.C., erupting in a large fire, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. (WSOC via AP)

20 hours ago

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in NC plane crash

Cessna crashes while returning to Statesville Regional Airport

21 hours ago

Landlords can apply for Helene recovery aid through Renew NC

Aid available for repair, reconstruction or replacement of storm-damaged rentals

1 day ago

100,000 gallons of wastewater spill into Mud Creek in Hendersonville

City, state environmental officials reviewing discharge

1 day ago

Crash closes lane on I-26 near Airport Road

Westbound traffic slowed in Buncombe County during Thursday morning commute

2 days ago

Rain returns to Asheville area Thursday, gusty winds follow

Showers move in ahead of clearing skies Friday

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