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Education
1 year ago
27 apply for vacant Buncombe County Schools board seat

The Buncombe County Board of Education has a vacancy, and more than two dozen people want to fill it.

Local
1 year ago
Switch in grass to close parts of Pack Square Park lawn

Just as summer is getting underway, access to one of the highest trafficked green spaces in Asheville will be limited by a major lawn renovation project.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Nebo couple arrested on drug charges

Complaints to the sheriff’s office about drug activity led to the arrest of a Nebo couple.

Local
1 year ago
Asheville council faces choices on $75 million bond issue

Advocates of the Malvern Hills Pool are hoping to get $3 million of bond funds to rebuild and reopen the 90-year-old facility.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Police investigate new case of shots into homes in South Asheville

For the second time in a week, Asheville Police are investigating gunfire that struck occupied homes in South Asheville. No injuries reported. Police have collected a large amount of evidence and it’s too early to determine whether the cases are related, a spokesman said.

Local
1 year ago
State rules Asheville firefighter’s cancer death in line-of-duty

Commission’s ruling highlights cancer as the leading cause of death among firefighters and could benefit his surviving family.

Local
1 year ago
Fallen service members honored in Black Mountain

“Each headstone represents a story of bravery and sacrifice.” — Joanna Weber

Driver Christopher Bell, right, greets fans prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Sports
1 year ago
Bell wins rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Christopher Bell finally has a big win to put on […]

Local
1 year ago
WEATHER UPDATE: More isolated thunderstorms possible

The Memorial Day weather forecast for the Asheville area included morning rain and a smaller chance of another round of afternoon thunderstorms.

American flags wave near Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Harris' grave marker, center, as the the sun rises over Georgia National Cemetery Monday, May 28, 2012, in Canton, Ga. Harris died Feb. 6, 2012, in North Carolina. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Local
1 year ago
Memorial Day events scheduled throughout the region

Here’s where you can honor the fallen and commemorate Memorial Day across Western North Carolina.