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Community
2 hours ago
Asheville United for Youth Block Party seeks 50 volunteers before Aug. 7 event

Free Pack Square Park celebration will feature youth performances, family activities, community resources and food for the first 750 attendees

Local
20 hours ago
Outages at 10,000 after summer storms rips through Asheville area

Thousands of people are without power around the Asheville area after severe thunderstorms hit the region this evening.

Local
20 hours ago
Asheville tornado warning expires but thousands left without power

Following a tornado warning and severe thunderstorms today, thousands have been left without power, Buncombe County warned in an emergency alert.

Crime & Safety
22 hours ago
18-year-old found dead at Dana Park near Hendersonville

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that an 18-year-old man was found deceased at a local park. The incident is currently under investigation.

Community
24 hours ago
Asheville Fire Department honors Capt. Jeff Bowen on 15th anniversary of his death

On July 28, 2011, Asheville Fire Department Captain Jeff Bowen lost his life while responding to an arson fire. AFD firefighters, city officials, Bowen’s family members and members of the public gathered for the 15th annual remembrance ceremony of the fire captain.

Health & Wellness
24 hours ago
Judge keeps Mission Hospital lawsuit alive, rejects HCA bid to end case early

North Carolina Business Court rejects most of HCA’s dismissal arguments as lawsuit over emergency and cancer care at Asheville’s Mission Hospital moves forward

Local
1 day ago
Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch issued for Asheville area

Buncombe County faces threats of damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes until 8 p.m.

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Asheville woman arrested with 20 grams of ecstasy and a firearm near downtown Asheville

Tyriana Jakira Smith, 29, was arrested at the Charlotte Street exit of I-240 East with drugs, a gun and over $4,400 in cash.

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