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Arts & Culture
2 days 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.

Unfinished attic with yellow insulation between wall studs and a small centered window on the back wallUnfortunately this is too long to display properly.
Restoration & Clean Up Service Expert
2 days 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.

Green I-26 Asheville Connector road sign with construction equipment in background and American flag nearby, in a construction site setting
Local
3 days ago
I-26 Connector update: NCDOT answers reader questions

NCDOT says the Asheville project remains on track for completion in late 2031 as crews prepare for temporary causeway work in the French Broad River

Local
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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

A view of Tunnel Road from Enclave Piney Mountain shows the busy Asheville corridor being considered for a proposed road diet between the Beaucatcher Tunnel and South Tunnel Road.
Local
3 days ago
Tunnel Road road diet proposed from Beaucatcher Tunnel to South Tunnel Road

The French Broad River MPO is seeking public input on transportation projects that could compete for state funding

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