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Local
2 years ago
Two teens killed in weekend crash at Interstate 40 off-ramp

In a separate incident early Sunday, a Fletcher man died in a wrong-way crash on the interstate.

Local
2 years ago
Sun and moon will dance, but some clouds might cut in

In Asheville and elsewhere, partly cloudy forecasts are tempering expectations for Monday’s eclipse of the sun.

Senior exercise
Outdoors
2 years ago
Seniors can overcome a lack of motivation to exercise

Western North Carolina’s mountains, trails and abundant fresh air are an invitation to regular exercise, but people of all ages sometimes struggle to stay motivated.

Improvements on New Leicester Highway (pictured from March 2024) are among dozens of proposed projects residents can rank in the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Project Prioritization Process.
Local
2 years ago
What road desperately needs fixing? Help set our local spending priorities

Residents can help shape the priorities for highway, road and transit projects in an online Project Prioritization Survey for the State Transportation Improvement Program.

MAHEC
Health & Wellness
2 years ago
MAHEC marks its half century in health care for WNC

The Mountain Area Health Education Center is commemorating its 50-year evolution into a critical player in community health for the region.

Hendersonville City Hall
Housing
2 years ago
Affordable housing for seniors approved in Hendersonville

The Hendersonville City Council on Thursday approved a 60-unit apartment building for low-income seniors at Greenville Highway at Chadwick Avenue.

Buncombe County Judicial Complex
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Sex offender faces jail time over unreported Snapchat account

A Buncombe County jury has convicted a registered sex offender of using an unreported Snapchat account to send illicit photographs, and he now faces a sentence of at least seven years in prison.

Local
2 years ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Springtime frost and a gradual warm-up

Western North Carolina woke up to some frosty conditions on Friday morning, after overnight low temperatures were barely above the freezing mark.

Local
2 years ago
Forecast ‘partly cloudy,’ but hopes high for Monday’s solar eclipse

Will clouds cooperate with the “celestial ballet”? That’s the question floating over WNC before a partial solar eclipse Monday afternoon.

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Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Candler man faces new charge after second death in fatal crash

An additional charge of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle was filed after a second person died following the March 21 crash on Smokey Park Highway, Asheville Police announced Thursday morning.