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The top of Mount Mitchell
Outdoors
2 hours ago
On this date, Nov. 3: Mount Mitchell declared highest peak in Eastern U.S.

In 1835, a UNC professor made the declaration and died 22 years later on the mountain

Local
4 hours ago
How to check if your vote counted in North Carolina

Voted early, by mail or on Election Day? Here’s how to check your ballot status

Metro Christmas lights
Holiday Guide
4 hours ago
Where to see Christmas lights in Asheville and Western North Carolina in 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Christmas light displays are returning to Asheville and communities across […]

From the Blue Ridge to abroad: Babbel lifetime access is $159
Hello & Good Buys
7 hours ago
From the Blue Ridge to abroad: Babbel lifetime access is $159

Western North Carolina travelers can practice everyday conversations in 14 languages with Babbel. New U.S. users pay $159 with code LEARN through Nov. 8.

White sheriff SUV with orange/black graphics reading Buncombe County Sheriff; badge emblem on front door.
Local
1 day ago
Third suspect arrested in double homicide case in Arden

Suspect was taken into custody on Nov. 2 after Oct. 24 fatal shootings of 2 men in Arden

Signs at an early voting site in Buncombe County.
Politics
1 day ago
County poll workers gear up for Election Day after record early voting

Polls are open on Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A section of stone retaining wall has collapsed at Montford Park in Asheville. The city plans to rebuild a storm-damaged retaining wall in the park as part of its Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
Community
1 day ago
Asheville plans $312K Montford Park wall rebuild

City hopes to reuse original stone in Helene repairs, with construction expected to begin by year’s end

Section of the Ecusta Trail in Transylvania County
Local
1 day ago
‘Quiet phase coming to an end’: Transylvania County part of Ecusta Trail fully funded

City of Brevard says construction could begin as early as next summer or late fall

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