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Business
3 hours ago
French Broad Flooring brings custom solutions to Asheville homes

Veteran- and family-owned business offers hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet and professional installation

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Education
18 hours ago
Bulldog Promise: Southwestern students guaranteed admission at UNC Asheville

The Bulldog Promise Program is an admissions initiative between Southwestern Community College and UNC Asheville designed to make obtaining a bachelor’s degree more accessible for students in the Qualla Boundary and Jackson, Swain and Macon counties.

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Business
19 hours ago
Asheville roofing company offers $0 payments for 90 days as it expands WNC services

John McClung Roofing points to decades of service, regional awards and outreach efforts alongside new financing promotion

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Local
21 hours ago
‘Grass Routes’ kicks off season in Asheville

MLB Network docuseries highlights Asheville’s tourism appeal, downtown culture and Tourists baseball experience

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Crime & Safety
22 hours ago
Asheville firefighters rescue puppy locked inside car

Dog named Peter safely reunited with owner after trapping himself inside vehicle

Asheville BuskerFest banner with circular logo on left, bold dates May 2–3, 2026, and 'Free to Attend' text on a blue wave background.
Entertainment
1 day ago
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 1–3

Looking for events in the Asheville area this weekend? From a free music festival in Asheville to spring gatherings and family outings — there’s plenty to celebrate during the first weekend of May across the 828.

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Music
2 days ago
New music venue Hellbender unveils logo, Geese, LCD Soundsystem shows

Hellbender by the Orange Peel, an outdoor venue opening this July along the Swannanoa River, has unveiled its new logo, designed by local tattoo artist Danny Reed of Hot Stuff Tattoo.

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Outdoors
2 days ago
Pisgah Area SORBA is protecting WNC trails, one volunteer at a time

After Tropical Storm Helene, many Western North Carolina hiking and biking trails were destroyed, suffering from flooding, felled trees and other damages. They may have stayed that way without Pisgah Area SORBA and its mighty team of volunteers.

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