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828 Scoreboard: Week 10 of high school football

Western North Carolina high school football scores from Oct. 23

11 hours ago

I-26 Connector update: Jacksons demolition moves closer

NCDOT expects the next phase of French Broad River work to begin soon as Jacksons Western Store building prepares for demolition

The swimming pool at Asheville's Recreation Park remains closed, with overgrown vegetation and debris visible in the facility. The city received nearly $2.5 million in an earlier round of state grants to help reconstruct the park following Hurricane Helene.

12 hours ago

Helene recovery grant deadlines approaching in WNC

Millions remain available for infrastructure repairs, child care and disaster preparedness, but application deadlines are nearing

17 hours ago

Leicester man killed in wrong-way I-26 crash

South Carolina driver faces felony death by vehicle and impaired driving charges following Thursday's three-vehicle crash

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1 day ago

I-26 eastbound closed after serious crash in Buncombe County

Emergency crews responded to a reported three-vehicle crash near the Blue Ridge Parkway

1 day ago

Fire reported at Asheville’s vacant Mountaineer Inn

A witness called 911 after smoke was spotted at the vacant Tunnel Road motel

Absentee voting instructions for mail-in ballots are seen at the Wake County Board of Elections on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Ramey)

2 days ago

21 Buncombe absentee ballots rejected over unsealed envelopes

Updated state guidance changes how election officials handle unsealed envelopes, requiring some voters to submit replacement ballots

Asheville police officers and forensic investigators process the scene of a deadly shooting along Biltmore Avenue and Short Coxe Avenue early Sunday morning.

2 days ago

No arrests in Biltmore Avenue shooting after 3 months

Asheville police say more than 100 search warrants and other court processes have been used in the investigation into the July double killing

2 days ago

FEMA changes raise questions for WNC’s Helene recovery

North Carolina has sought billions more in federal aid as Washington considers shifting disaster costs to states

2 days ago

NC drought map shows relief for Asheville, WNC

Much of the mountains remains drought-free, but a recent brush fire and more dry weather keep fire concerns in focus

2 days ago

How should WNC prepare for future floods? NC wants input

Three public meetings will help guide flood protection projects across the French Broad River Basin

2 days ago

Brush fire along I-40 West backs up traffic for miles

Firefighters battled flames along the highway as westbound motorists faced lengthy delays

Two pedestrians walk up the colorful Wall Street steps in downtown Asheville, where artist Dayna Walton's "Meander" mural has been expanded onto the adjoining parking garage wall.

3 days ago

Asheville’s Wall Street gets new life with murals, businesses

New restaurants, handcrafted signs and colorful artwork are bringing changes to the historic downtown street

Taylor's Wave creates a standing wave on the French Broad River in Woodfin. The $4.8 million whitewater attraction opened in October 2026 after years of planning and construction delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene.

3 days ago

Taylor’s Wave opens on French Broad River in Woodfin

After years of planning and delays caused by Tropical Storm Helene, the $4.8 million whitewater attraction is welcoming surfers and kayakers

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with beige brick facade and large windows, trees on right, and a pedestrian walkway in front.

3 days ago

Buncombe commissioners oppose property tax amendment

Board opposes proposed tax restrictions, backs Fairview parade and approves $480,000 health center grant

A faded advertisement remains visible high on the brick wall of the former Biltmore Hardware building at 28-32 Hendersonville Road in Asheville's Biltmore Village. The old painted sign is a reminder of the building's commercial past, even as new businesses occupy the storefronts below.

4 days ago

Biltmore Village mural puts past and future at odds

A proposed welcome mural would cover decades-old advertisements on a historic building. A decision has been delayed until November.

4 days ago

$4.1M bridge project begins near WNC Nature Center

Temporary bridge will restore a direct connection between Azalea and Gashes Creek roads after Tropical Storm Helene destroyed the original crossing

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were severely damage by Tropical Storm Helene in late September.

4 days ago

North Carolina gets $873M for Helene road repairs

Federal funding will help rebuild roads and bridges damaged by Tropical Storm Helene in Western North Carolina

North Carolina voters can request an absentee ballot through the State Board of Elections' online portal. The deadline for most voters to request a ballot for the Nov. 3 general election is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. (Screenshot/North Carolina State Board of Elections)

4 days ago

Buncombe County absentee ballot deadline is today

More than 18,000 voters have already cast ballots as the Oct. 20 deadline to request a mail-in ballot arrives

4 days ago

Downtown Asheville goes vintage for the holidays

Holiday window displays, festive lights and Asheville's 80th annual holiday parade will bring a nostalgic look downtown

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9 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’

Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.

15 hours ago in Lifestyle

The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.

15 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.

1 day ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’

Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.

2 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume

Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.

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