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Salvage Station rendering
Entertainment
7 hours ago by Dean Hensley
Salvage Station: 'We haven't given up...not even close'
After facing setbacks, including Helene and a fire, venue's owners say they still are working on a comeback.
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Concrete columns that will support new bridges rise from the I-26 Connector construction site in Asheville. NCDOT says crews have completed about 15% of the initial drilled shafts for bridge foundations.
Local
4 hours ago by Dee Pridgen
Six months in, Asheville's I-26 Connector begins taking shape
NCDOT says bridge foundations are progressing as crews prepare for the eventual shift of interstate traffic off the Bowen Bridges
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Farmland in Buncombe County
Local
8 hours ago by Dean Hensley
Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland
The conservation easement projects would protect nearly 110 acres of farmland.
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Business
24 hours ago by Dee Pridgen
WNC business summit to explore 2027 economic outlook
Blue Ridge Community College will host a free Nov. 10 summit on economic trends, workforce challenges and business growth
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Smoky Mountain Toy Run past event
Community
4 hours ago by Dean Hensley
46th Smoky Mountain Toy Run set to deliver Christmas cheer to the needy
This year's event is set for Nov. 7 to start in Black Mountain and end in Asheville.
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Salvage Station rendering
Entertainment
7 hours ago by Dean Hensley
Salvage Station: 'We haven't given up...not even close'
Concrete columns that will support new bridges rise from the I-26 Connector construction site in Asheville. NCDOT says crews have completed about 15% of the initial drilled shafts for bridge foundations.
Local
4 hours ago by Dee Pridgen
Six months in, Asheville's I-26 Connector begins taking shape
Farmland in Buncombe County
Local
8 hours ago by Dean Hensley
Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland
Business
24 hours ago by Dee Pridgen
WNC business summit to explore 2027 economic outlook
Smoky Mountain Toy Run past event
Community
4 hours ago by Dean Hensley
46th Smoky Mountain Toy Run set to deliver Christmas cheer to the needy

Latest News

Local
37 minutes ago
NCDOT: I-40 lane closures planned in Canton for drainage work

The lanes are scheduled to be closed from 7 p.m. Nov. 9 through noon Nov. 13.

A driver fills up at a local gas station in Asheville.
Local
2 hours ago
51 N.C. gas stations face scrutiny over fuel pricing complaints

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said in a Nov. 6 news release that […]

Food & Drink
6 hours ago
Taste of NC brings wine, food to Tryon tonight

Friday’s event features 17 wineries and cider producers, plus food pairings from regional chefs

Business
1 day ago
Asheville’s Go Local picks hellbender as 2027 mascot

The quirky mountain salamander will appear on next year’s shopping card, which also helps support local schools

Zamar Vaequan Scott
Local
1 day ago
Local man sentenced after guilty plea to armed robbery of car wash

Zamar Scott, 24, was sentenced to state prison term of 5 to 7 years

Holiday Guide
1 day ago
Christmas parades and tree-lighting ceremonies in Asheville and WNC: 2026 schedule

Communities across Western North Carolina are preparing for holiday parades, downtown celebrations and Christmas tree lightings throughout November and December.

Echoes of the Forest shares story of Helene through salvaged wood
Local
1 day ago
Echoes of the Forest shares Helene story through salvaged wood from the storm

The nonprofit group handed out ornaments made from Helene damaged wood to Asheville Regional Airport travelers on Nov. 5.

A newer home was built sideways on a narrow lot beside historic Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Asheville's Shiloh neighborhood.
Housing
1 day ago
Asheville planners want answers on housing changes

Commissioners want City Council to clarify whether housing reforms can move forward before a major zoning overhaul is finished

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