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Asheville, NC (June 13, 2025): Asheville Police Department officers located and arrested a man with outstanding warrants for felony probation violations on Thursday morning.

For three-quarters of a century, Unto These Hills has captivated audiences under the stars at Mountainside Theatre with the ...

For his debut novel, South Carolina native and retired criminal defense attorney John Rhea turned to subject matter well within the realm of his professional life — though he fortunately didn’t have ...

All shows featured in this roundup can be streamed on Apple Podcast and Spotify. This is not a comprehensive list of all local podcasts. If you have a favorite Western North Carolina-based show, feel ...

The need for affordable housing has never been greater in the communities we serve—this grant will help us meet that challenge head-on across all MHO programs.” The Truist Foundation partnered with ...

Closures will primarily occur Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Locations will vary nightly throughout Henderson County. For detailed closure information, visit www.DriveNC.gov. Updates ...

Haywood County leaders are gathering input from local business owners to better understand recovery progress, current needs, and ongoing challenges. Your feedback is critical in helping shape future ...

Though last September’s natural disaster left Bullington Gardens’ popular Fairy Trail in ruins, local garden clubs, ...

Last week, U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards announced a new agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Army Corps of Engineers around ongoing debris removal post-Helene. The ...

On Thursday, June 19, Buncombe County administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. In order to stay in sync with federal and city partners, Buncombe County moved to ...

FINAL BUDGET: Lindsay Spangler, budget and performance manager for the City of Asheville, presented the approved budget for ...