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Carl Dennis Buckner entered guilty pleas to attempted statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a minor in Buncombe County Superior Court
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Buncombe County man gets 12+ years for sex crimes involving minor

Victim granted lifelong protection order; man must register as sex offender for 30 years

Local
2 weeks ago
Winter conditions persist across Asheville area

Snow, gusty winds expected above 3,500 feet; hazardous roads possible

Black Mountain Public Safety firefighter fire station police
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Black Mountain moves public safety staff after building deemed unsafe

Fire, police staff relocated as officials assess structural damage and next steps

The city of Asheville will begin a monthslong assessment of its stormwater system March 23.
Local
2 weeks ago
Asheville to begin stormwater system assessment

Project will help prioritize repairs and address flooding and erosion concerns

Education
2 weeks ago
Schools adjust schedules as cold follows day of severe storms

Asheville area school districts delay openings, shift to remote learning after day of tornadoes, wind and snow

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Nemesis Theatre Company announces contemporary debut with one-woman show

“Natural Shocks” is directed by Melon Wedick and stars Trinity Smith Keel. The show will run from April 2-12 at the BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., Asheville.

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Cybersyn,’ an interactive music machine

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box.

Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
APD launches St. Patrick Day ‘Booze It & Lose It’ campaign

The statewide traffic enforcement effort is engineered to reduce the dangerous consequences of impaired driving through an increased police presence from Monday, March 16 to midnight on Sunday, March 22.

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Meet Rodney Smith, Different Strokes!’s new production manager

After 16 years as frontwoman of Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective, company founder Stephanie Hickling Beckman has selected writer, director, actor and producer Rodney Smith as the company’s new production manager.

A sign is seen at the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Housing
2 weeks ago
FEMA extends housing, rental aid for Helene survivors

Assistance now runs through Sept. 30 as hundreds remain in temporary housing

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