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Voters could be asked to approve a bond proposal to fund new and improved green spaces, including parks, trails and other public outdoor areas, aimed at expanding recreation and conservation opportunities across the community.
Housing
2 days ago
Buncombe voters will decide whether to authorize $70M in bonds

The proposed housing and open-space bonds come four years after voters approved $70 million for the same priorities

Evidence markers are placed in the parking lot of a business on North French Broad Avenue in downtown Asheville following an early Wednesday officer-involved shooting.
Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Biltmore Avenue shooting: No arrests announced by Asheville police

APD says the investigation remains active more than two months after the shooting

Business
2 days ago
Toilet paper tariffs: UNC Asheville professor explains trade war impact on Asheville

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have escalated this summer. UNC Asheville economics professor Robert Tatum explains how Asheville could be impacted by the latest tariffs.

Tall beige brick building with a stepped red-tile crown rises behind green trees under a clear blue sky with a small white cloud nearby.
Local
2 days ago
Asheville council to consider tenant protections, Deaverview plan

Council will also consider a $4.2 million Helene recovery budget amendment and plans for a new ART facility

Local
5 days ago
I-26 Connector update: Causeway work moves ahead in Asheville

Crews are nearing completion of the first phase of a temporary causeway in the French Broad River as work continues on four new bridges

Local
3 days ago
Which Asheville area government offices are closing for Labor Day 2026?

This Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, county and city government offices across Western North Carolina will be closing in observation of the holiday. Read our list.

Outdoors
6 days ago
When will leaves change in Asheville? ‘Fall Color Guy’ weighs in

Howard Neufeld, a former biology professor at Appalachian State University, runs a fall color blog called Fall Color Guy, keeping Western North Carolina up to date with the latest in autumn leaves.

Dark storm clouds hang over West Asheville on Tuesday evening as severe thunderstorms swept across Buncombe County, bringing damaging winds, downed trees and widespread power outages.
Local
3 days ago
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for 3 WNC counties

Buncombe, Henderson and Polk counties included in warning

Local
2 days ago
Flash Flood Warning issued for McDowell, Rutherford counties

Flooding has been reported near Sugar Hill, with Lake Lure and Chimney Rock also at risk

Local
22 hours ago
Asheville weather: Heat returns before rain chances increase Friday

Temperatures climb through the week before showers and thunderstorms return across Western North Carolina