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Entertainment
10 months ago
July 4 festivities planned for the Asheville area

Wherever you are in Western North Carolina, it will be hard to miss an Independence Day celebration. Check out this story for some options.

Local
10 months ago
Hiker airlifted after fall at waterfall in Western North Carolina

Officials said about 30 to 35 emergency personnel were involved in the rescue of a person who fell roughly 35 to 40 feet at a waterfall Sunday

Local
10 months ago
From Asheville to NYC, radio host carries names of the lost to Gracie stage

Melanie Wilkinson received a Gracie Award for her coverage and community response following the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Helene.

Local
10 months ago
Strangeville: The lights that sparked a century of stories

Strange lights have danced over Brown Mountain for centuries, sparking ghost stories, scientific investigations and even an episode of The X-Files

Local
10 months ago
US strikes 3 Iranian sites; ‘right decision,’ Tillis says

The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, directly joining Israel ’s war.

Local
10 months ago
Crews battle mulch fire near Incinerator Road in Canton

Fire crews from several agencies are battling a large mulch fire near Incinerator Road

Local
10 months ago
North Carolina sees end of months-long drought

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council map showed no areas of the state experiencing drought or abnormally dry conditions

Local
10 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Isaiah Rice captured the heart of Asheville’s Black community through his lens

The life and legacy of Asheville photographer Isaiah Rice, whose powerful images captured the everyday experiences of Black communities in mid-20th-century Asheville.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Gov. Stein vetoes conceal carry, immigration bills

Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a bill that would have allowed most adults 18 and older to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training

Local
10 months ago
Hot, muggy weather to intensify in Asheville area as summer begins

Summer officially arrived Friday with hot and increasingly humid weather expected through next week.