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Three horizontal murals A–C on a gray wall, each a colorful collage of people, nature, and animals.
Local
24 hours ago
Pack Memorial Library mural project invites public input, volunteers

Asheville installation part of Paint NC’s goal to create art in all 100 counties

Modern apartment courtyard with green lawn, concrete paths, and a large chessboard set of pieces in the center surrounded by seating areas and pergolas.
Business
24 hours ago
The Ashe to debut in Asheville with grand opening event

New residential community highlights modern mountain living, limited availability

Collage of logos for multiple community organizations (IFB Solutions, ABCCM, Children First, Communities in Schools, The Community Foundation...).
Community
1 day ago
Asheville Merchants Fund awards $780,000 to Buncombe nonprofits

Grants target workforce training, economic growth and family stability

Front view of Buncombe County Administration building with beige brick and large windows; a decorative emblem is visible on the left side of the facade.
Local
1 day ago
Buncombe County earns top marks from credit agencies

Stable outlook follows year of financial discipline and recovery challenges

Stone campus building with central arched entrance, flagpole, and surrounding green lawn on a sunny day; trees frame the scene.
Education
2 days ago
Asheville opts for work day, BCS to stay open as teachers plan for May 1 rally

On Friday, May 1, public school workers from all over North Carolina will converge in Raleigh to take part in the Kids Over Corporations rally. According to the Buncombe County Association of Educators, over 100 local educators are projected to join in.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Two men face multiple charges after Asheville drug arrests

Authorities seize fentanyl, crack cocaine and handgun in West Asheville cases

Couple poses in front of a white signboard announcing a horse-riding event, smiling with arms around each other.
Music
2 days ago
White Horse rebuilt: Music venue gallops back to Black Mountain

Just under four months after a section of White Horse Black Mountain collapsed during building renovation, the nonprofit music venue has reopened, with a full calendar of events on the way.

U.S. Drought Monitor
Local
2 days ago
Drought worsens across Asheville area as dry weather persists

March ranks among driest on record as conditions deteriorate statewide

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