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Arts & Culture
22 hours ago
Strangeville: Elvis, Asheville and a tiny Cherokee museum

Just off of Highway 19 on the way down to Cherokee, N.C., eagle-eyed drivers might spot the silhouette of Elvis Presley on the side of a small brown building. Inside, visitors will find the Elvis Museum, owned and curated by Dorothy “Dee” Smith.

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Restoration & Clean Up Service Expert
1 day ago
Why late summer is a critical time to check for hidden damage

Before fall arrives, now is the time to spot moisture, wear and repair issues summer may have left behind.

Local
2 days ago
Strong thunderstorm moving into Asheville area

Storm moving east could bring 40 mph wind gusts and hail to parts of Western North Carolina

A map shows the planned alignment of Trail C2, one of the largest components of the Old Fort Trails Project in Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort.
Local
2 days ago
Old Fort trail project moves forward with major new Pisgah National Forest trail

G5 Trail Collective seeks contractors for Trail C2, a major piece of the planned 42-mile Old Fort Trails Project

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Charter outage affects some Buncombe County 911 calls

Some Charter landline customers may have trouble reaching 911 because of a fiber break, officials said

Local
2 days ago
Asheville weather: Hot, humid weekend brings 90s and storm chances

Temperatures will climb into the low 90s across Asheville, with heat index values near 100 and afternoon thunderstorms possible through Sunday

Food & Drink
3 days ago
Woodfin Coffee Department: Lifelong resident opens new coffee shop and café

Lucy Crown retired in June 2026 after 20 years working for the government. Two months later, her latest venture is already flourishing: Woodfin Coffee Department, a new coffee shop and café.

Business
3 days ago
Buncombe County tourist spending hit $2.6 billion in 2025, third-highest in North Carolina

A new study from Visit North Carolina has revealed that domestic and international tourists spent around $2.6 billion in the Asheville area in 2025, ranking the region third in state visitor economies.

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