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Health & Wellness
4 hours ago
110 flights: Local fitness center plans 9/11 stair climb tribute

Hundreds of first responders lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 climbing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center. In honor of their sacrifice, a Weaverville fitness center will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, challenging the community to ascend 110 flights in remembrance.

Asheville History
6 hours ago
Asheville’s Burton Street community celebrates legacy with fair

Family-friendly festival with live music, inflatables and 3-on-3 basketball tournament highlights Edward W. Pearson’s vision and neighborhood pride

Community
6 hours ago
Bear’s BBQ commemorates Helene anniversary with benefit beverage

On Sept. 22, 2025, Devil’s Foot Sparkling Blackberry Blueberry Lemonade will be available at Bear’s BBQ, The Mule and distributors across N.C., South Carolina and Tennessee. A portion of the proceeds will go to Linked4Life, a mental health benefit for Asheville food and drink workers.

Business
6 hours ago
Asheville boutique set to debut fall line with music, fashion event

Vida by Vivian opening features Italian linens, live French guitar

Local
7 hours ago
Riceville Volunteer Fire Department receives $100K disaster relief grant

Funding to support wildfire gear, equipment and Helene recovery efforts

Local
8 hours ago
NCDOT to close Grant Mountain, Bearwallow roads starting Sept. 8

Repairs prompt daytime shutdowns until further notice

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Housing
10 hours ago
Asheville explores backyard housing options

City to host virtual and in-person sessions to discuss process for converting garages and sheds into apartments

FILE - Joseph McNeil speaks during a AFL-CIO conference in Greensboro, N.C., Jan. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Lynn Hey, File)
Local
11 hours ago
Greensboro sit-in leader Joseph McNeil dies at 83

Civil rights pioneer remembered — A&T freshman’s bold stand in 1960 reshaped the South

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