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Asheville History
10 hours ago
Tombstone Tales: A Fairview grave says James Brevard ‘became a seraph.’ Who was he?

Buried at Cane Creek Cemetery in 1847, the farmer, postmaster and state legislator left a public record that helps explain an extraordinary epitaph.

Politics
1 day ago
Hendersonville appoints longtime city official as new city manager

Brian Pahle will become the new city manager of Hendersonville on Thursday, Oct. 1, after he was appointed by Hendersonville City Council on Thursday, August 6.

Arts & Culture
1 day 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
1 day 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.

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.
Crime & Safety
1 day ago
911 calls shed new light on Asheville shooting, but key questions remain

Callers reported dozens of shots and people fighting to survive as police responded to the July 19 attack

A Flock automated license plate reader camera is seen at the entrance/exit of Lowe's of Smokey Park Highway in Asheville.
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Flock cameras: Asheville police explain use of 11 license plate readers

The Asheville Police Department has 11 Flock cameras scattered around the city. Among the public, the cameras have been a controversial installation, but APD says that there are serious safeguards around their use.

Local
2 days 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
2 days 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

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