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Local
45 minutes ago
Winter storm disrupts travel at Asheville Regional Airport

Officials relocate ground transportation and urge passengers to check flight status

Community
5 hours ago
Flurries, sleet begin in Western North Carolina as storm takes shape

Forecasters warn freezing rain totals remain uncertain; power outages and dangerous travel possible

Community
11 hours ago
Asheville activates emergency plan ahead of winter storm

Bus service suspended, city facilities closed and parking restrictions in effect through the weekend

Community
11 hours ago
Winter Storm Fern bears down on Asheville area

Forecasters warn of crippling ice, power outages and dangerous travel beginning Saturday night

Entertainment
1 day ago
Surprises, snubs and ‘Sinners’: Unpacking the 2026 Oscar nominations

The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were presented Thursday morning by Danielle Brooks and Warren Wilson College alum Lewis Pullman, kicking off the race to Oscar gold this March. Read our breakdown of the surprises and snubs from the announcement.

Mix 96.5 Morning Show Melanie Wilkinson has been named a national Gracie Award winner by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
Business
1 day ago
When the power goes out: How to stay informed in Asheville

Local AM, FM and Spanish-language stations and NOAA frequencies provide emergency alerts, weather updates and information during outages

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
APD investigating pedestrian death after West Asheville collision

Around 8:44 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22, APD officers responded to a collision report at the 400 block of Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville.

Local
1 day ago
Ice storm warning issued for Asheville area

Forecasters warn of dangerous travel, possible long-lasting power outages across Western North Carolina

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