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After helping guide Asheville's greenway and pedestrian planning efforts for more than a decade, Lucy Crown is retiring to focus on family, entrepreneurship and a return to her artistic roots.

5 hours ago

People at Work: The woman behind Asheville’s greenways

The longtime city planner Lucy Crown spent years advancing projects designed to make Asheville safer, more walkable and more connected

Participants bowl during the 10th annual Strikeout Childhood Cancer fundraiser at Tarheel Lanes in Hendersonville on May 28.

7 hours ago

Strikeout Childhood Cancer bowling tournament nears $15K goal in Hendersonville

10th annual fundraiser at Tarheel Lanes brings together bowlers, families and supporters to fund childhood cancer research through St. Baldrick's Foundation

Shield-shaped police emblem for Shelby, North Carolina, with a central white courthouse tower, stars, and EST. 1843 text

8 hours ago

Shelby officer fired, SBI investigates after viral arrest video sparks outrage

Doorbell camera footage appears to show a woman being punched multiple times during an arrest; police chief calls officer's actions "disturbing and inappropriate."

Asheville City SC Phoebe Hollin's two-goal performance earned her Wicked Pie Player of the Match honors.

8 hours ago

Hollin leads Asheville City to win with two-goal night

Hollin's brace and Naroa Domenech's second-half strike lift the Women in Blue to a 3-1 road victory over Chattanooga Red Wolves

Asheville City Soccer Club celebrates after the Blues' 3-0 victory over Port City FC on Saturday at Greenwood Field.

9 hours ago

Asheville City SC scores three quick goals to defeat Port City FC

The Blues turned a scoreless match into a convincing 3-0 win behind Franco Ocana's two-goal performance.

Front of Buncombe County Administration building with a beige brick facade, tall windows, and surrounding trees; sign reads 'BUNCOMBE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION' above the entrance

23 hours ago

Buncombe may move some policy decisions to county manager

Employee pay and proposed changes to fleet policies headline Tuesday's commissioner briefing

Smiling couple sitting with a white dog on a wooden deck outdoors, with a metal lattice fence and greenery in the background.

1 day ago

Monchu rescue: Community unites to save dog from floodwaters

Thousands of people breathed a sigh of relief this week after Monchu, a local dog swept downriver by swift floodwaters, was rescued after going missing for over 24 hours. The lost pup went viral on social media, where some posts received over 10,000 reactions.

Two sepia-era newspaper clippings reading ‘BLOODY TALES FROM SKYLAND’ and ‘Killed by a Moonshiner’ float above a silhouette of rolling hills, evoking old frontier crime stories.

1 day ago

Strangeville: Devil’s Den and the outlaw legends of Iron Mountain

On the North Carolina-Tennessee line, Devil’s Den became part of a darker mountain history shaped by moonshiners and outlaws.

Brick church with red-tiled roof visible through surrounding trees; foreground banner reads “Donate Here” for All Souls Cathedral rebuild.

2 days ago

All Souls Cathedral estimates $10 million needed to restore Biltmore Village landmark

As Biltmore Village continues to recover from Tropical Storm Helene, All Souls Cathedral has remained shuttered. While restoring the church is estimated to cost millions, staff say that the congregation remains as active as ever.

Map of Asheville area showing I-40/I-240 interchange; red line marks a left-lane closure on 240 EB from Regent Park Blvd to the French Broad River with dates noted on the overlay.

2 days ago

Overnight lane closures planned on I-26 Connector project in Asheville

Two key corridors -- Patton Avenue and I-26 East/U.S. 23 South -- will have rolling nightly lane restrictions for maintenance and construction

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2 days ago

Former women’s prison officer arrested on felony sex crime charge

James Allen Mathes, 66, a former officer at Western Correctional Center for Women in Swannanoa, was arrested by Buncombe County Sheriff's Office detectives after an investigation revealed a relationship between Mathes and a detainee at WCCW.

Foggy morning in Asheville

2 days ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain target Asheville area through Saturday

Forecasters say the unsettled pattern will continue into Monday before cooler, drier air arrives

Election help station set up in a bright community room with voting equipment, a Help Station sign, and tangled cables on tables.

2 days ago

Buncombe election board split over access to high-security areas

Some members argued broader access is necessary for oversight, while others warned it could undermine trust

Conference room with long wooden tables arranged in a U-shape, black chairs, phones, and wall-mounted TVs above the glass wall panels.

3 days ago

Asheville wants bigger flood warning system after Helene failures

Asheville leaders discussed delayed flood alerts, emergency coordination and new plans for sirens, gauges and evacuation systems during Thursday’s Public Safety Committee meeting

White USPS delivery van parked in front of a building, side text reads 'We Deliver For You' with USPS logo and website URL www.usps.com with red/blue stripes along the side.

3 days ago

Here’s where Swannanoa’s new post office will be

The former Family Dollar store is expected to house the new USPS facility

US Drought Monitor

3 days ago

More rain ahead for Asheville area as drought slowly eases

Forecasters say Western North Carolina will see on-and-off showers through the weekend, with a short-lived break in rain Friday

3 days ago

Asheville shifts federal housing funds to replace lead pipes

Funding shift impacts nonprofits while prioritizing water safety and affordable housing construction

3 days ago

Things to do in Asheville and WNC: May 29-31

Events in Asheville and Western North Carolina this weekend include Cold Mountain Music Festival, WNC Whiskey Festival, live music, outdoor activities, community events and stage performances.

3 days ago

Why does Buncombe County want this empty store?

Buncombe County moves to buy JCPenney building for disaster response center

Crime scene police tape

3 days ago

North Carolina medical examiner crisis grows, strains investigations

Buncombe County medical examiner warns staffing shortages could delay death certificates, criminal cases and family closure

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.