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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.

3 hours 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.

15 hours 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.

19 hours 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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23 hours 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

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

2 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.

2 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

2 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

2 days ago

Asheville shifts federal housing funds to replace lead pipes

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

2 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.

2 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

2 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

Graveyard with rows of headstones on a grassy slope, trees in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.

3 days ago

Obituaries released for Fairview murder victims, no public services planned

Two members of the Grant family had their final resting place announced in their obituaries after their deaths rocked Fairview, N.C. earlier this month.

Back view of graduates in blue caps and gowns at a commencement ceremony, facing away from the camera.

3 days ago

Asheville, Buncombe County high school graduation schedule for 2026

Thousands of seniors are preparing to receive diplomas at stadiums, campuses and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville

Exterior view of Mission Hospital campus: a multi-story building with red brick and white panels, glass atrium, seen from the street.

3 days ago

Patient on psychiatric hold dies by suicide at Mission Hospital

The suicide occurred after federal regulators recently placed the hospital under enhanced monitoring following repeated safety concerns.

3 days ago

Strong thunderstorm targets Madison, Buncombe counties

National Weather Service warns of wind gusts up to 40 mph near Mars Hill and Barnardsville

LED variable-message sign on a trailer with a solar panel top in a construction zone.

3 days ago

Citations surpass 15 at former Patton Avenue U-turn

The Asheville Police Department has reported double digit numbers for citations and warnings issued to motorists who have attempted a now-illegal U-turn at the intersection of Patton Avenue and Regent Park Boulevard.

3 days ago

Swannanoa event offers residents a closer look at flood, fire, landslide risks

Community workshop at Warren Wilson College aims to help homeowners understand property vulnerabilities before the next major storm

Interstate 40 east and west signs with construction trucks in the background, indicating a highway junction under work.

3 days ago

Large hole on I-40 West near Exit 44 blamed for multiple blown tires

Motorists report exposed concrete in the left lane at the West Asheville/Enka/Candler exit and warn others to move right through the area

Recent Headlines

2 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.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Local

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 in Entertainment, Trending

Matthew Perry’s assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the "Friends" star's descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.