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23 hours ago
Asheville area braces for near-record April heat

Temperatures 20 degrees above normal expected before sharp cooldown and possible frost early next week

Local
2 days ago
Looking for a job in WNC? Asheville career expo brings employers together Thursday

Event hosted by the Asheville Chamber offers hiring opportunities, networking and career support services

Smoldering fire activity on the Cold Springs Fire (Photo credit: U.S. Forest Service/Jamie Arjona)
Local
2 days ago
Crews make progress on Asheville area wildfires, but danger persists

Cole Gap Fire reaches 80% containment as crews monitor multiple incidents fueled by Helene debris

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Asheville council to review $1.1M grant for police intelligence hub

Project sparks debate over public safety benefits and privacy implications

Sports
2 days ago
Pickleball prospects: City scouting two parks for 10-court complex

Citing enormous public enthusiasm for the sport, city officials have announced two potential sites for an eight to 10-court pickleball complex: Aston Park in downtown Asheville and Roger Farmer Park off of Patton Avenue.

Local
2 days ago
Seeing bees in your yard? NC officials say don’t panic

Ground-nesting native species are short-lived, non-aggressive and vital to Asheville area ecosystems

Local
2 days ago
Asheville Tourists rename ballpark HomeTrust Park

Rebranding begins immediately across stadium and team platforms

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Beneath the Blue Ridge: Revisiting Asheville’s Virginia Olson cold case

More than 50 years after her killing, the case of Virginia “Ginger” Olson remains one of Asheville’s enduring mysteries. This series revisits what is known and what still isn’t.

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