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Arts & Culture
5 hours ago
Habitat for Humanity launches ReUse contest for creative upcycling

The 15th annual contest invites Asheville residents to show off innovative furniture, dwellings and art projects made of used building materials. Winners in all three categories, voted on by the public, will receive a $200 Habitat for Humanity ReStore gift card.

On The Town
6 hours ago
NCDOT to begin major West Asheville road resurfacing project Sunday

The latest chapter in a $7 million overhaul of West Asheville will begin this Sunday, Aug. 9, on Haywood Road. The project will stretch along the street for the next three months.

Local
1 day ago
University of Florida, Saga Communications announce 7-year deal

Partnership expands commercial sales, strengthens student opportunities and advances the future of local broadcasting

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Buncombe County deputies investigate death on Stradley Mountain Road

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said investigators are working to identify the person who died and determine what happened

Road Closed sign
Local
1 day ago
I-26 West to close overnight Thursday in Asheville: What drivers need to know

The closure will stretch from Exit 44 to Exit 33, with a detour directing drivers to I-40

Black Mountain Public Safety firefighter fire station police
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Black Mountain Public Safety Building: Town to discuss next steps

The building was deemed unsafe after inspections found structural problems, flooding and other issues that worsened after Helene

Suwana’s Thai Orchid’s Pad Prik Khing with catfish combines green beans, bell peppers, carrots and kaffir lime leaf in a rich Thai curry stir-fry sauce.
Food & Drink
1 day ago
Fork & Dagger: Suwana’s Thai Orchid serves some of Asheville’s best Thai food

From its Prik Khing sauce to its Thom Kha soup, this downtown Thai restaurant remains a five-fork favorite

The site of the proposed Terrace at River Hills affordable housing development is shown near the River Hills Shopping Center off Swannanoa River Road in Asheville. The development would be located next to the Asheville Chuck E. Cheese at 104 River Hills Road.
Housing
1 day ago
Buncombe County considers expanding housing aid as applications surge

About 1,147 applications have been submitted for the county’s expanded housing assistance program, with renters making up 75% of requests

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