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1 hour ago in Local, Outdoors

From 86 to 36: Asheville faces big temperature swing

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Temperatures could plunge 20 degrees by Saturday, with frost and freezing conditions possible in the mountains Sunday

13 hours ago in Business, Community, Local

Asheville City Council unanimously approves Costco

Talks about bringing a Costco Wholesale store to Enka Commerce Park have resumed weeks after the retailer stepped away from the project over rising costs, according to city officials.

Costco officials say the Enka-area store could open in spring 2028, but traffic and tree preservation remain concerns

18 hours ago in Local

NC attorney general targets gas stations over tax savings

Jeff Jackson launches a program to check whether drivers are getting the savings from North Carolina's suspended gas tax

19 hours ago in Local, Politics

Buncombe County early voting begins Oct. 15

Buncombe County Elections Director Corinne Duncan discusses early voting during a media event Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at the Friendship Center in Asheville's Shiloh neighborhood. Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 15, at 13 locations across the county.

Voters can choose from 13 locations, three more than in 2024, with early voting running through Oct. 31

24 hours ago in Local

Swannanoa flooding concerns persist as NCDOT reviews drains

A displaced storm drain grate sits amid gravel, mud and debris along North Avenue in Swannanoa on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Damaged storm drain on North Avenue renews concerns about flooding and drainage problems since Helene

1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Health & Wellness, Local

Buncombe County marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Three October events highlight survivor support as Helpmate prepares to expand emergency shelter space

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22 hours ago in Lifestyle

How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

22 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Pay $59.97 once to compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for life

Compare AI answers in one workspace: $60 lifetime deal for Asheville readers

AI image generation and saved chat history are included, too.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local, Music

PHOTOS: Trombone Shorty brings New Orleans funk to WNC

See photos from Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue's high-energy Friday night performance at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring

For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.

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3 weeks ago in Features

Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?

After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.

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