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Asheville Named Most Charming Small City in North Carolina

May 13, 2025

News Summary Asheville, North Carolina, has been recognized as the most charming small city in the state by LoveExploring. This accolade highlights Asheville’s unique attractions, natural beauty, and welcoming atmosphere,...

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Investigation Launched Into Disturbance Involving Rep. Chuck Edwards

May 13, 2025

News Summary An investigation is underway following a disturbance involving U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards at a conference in Asheville. The Asheville Police are looking into the incident that occurred at...

Severe flooding in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, showing debris and destroyed properties.

Hurricane Helene Devastates Western North Carolina

May 13, 2025

News Summary Western North Carolina faces widespread devastation following Hurricane Helene, which caused unprecedented flooding and damage estimated between $145 billion to $160 billion. Major attractions, businesses, and local farms...

Aerial view of flooded farmland in Western North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene Hits Small Farms in Western North Carolina

May 13, 2025

News Summary Hurricane Helene has severely impacted small farms in Western North Carolina, leading to extensive physical damage and financial losses. A report shows 86% of farms in the area...

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Severe Flooding Predicted in Asheville Due to Hurricane Helene

May 12, 2025

News Summary Asheville, North Carolina, is facing severe flooding as the remnants of Hurricane Helene bring heavy rainfall and hazardous conditions. A Flood Watch has been issued until Tuesday morning...

Damaged I-40 highway with emergency crews assessing flood damage.

I-40 to Reopen in Stages After Hurricane Helene’s Flooding

May 12, 2025

News Summary Interstate 40 is scheduled to reopen in stages, starting March 1, following severe damage caused by flooding from Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports extensive destruction,...

BUSINESS

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Asheville Business Community Rallies for Summer Tourism

May 10, 2025

News Summary Asheville is set to welcome back summer tourists, with local businesses optimistic about the upcoming season after last year’s flooding by Hurricane Helene. The Wrong Way River Lodge...

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Rising Tariffs Impact Mother’s Day Flower Prices

May 9, 2025

News Summary As Mother’s Day approaches, American consumers may face increased floral gift costs from rising tariffs. Though certain tariffs are temporarily paused, many remain, leading to price hikes on...

Exterior view of The Radical Asheville hotel in the River Arts District

The Radical Asheville Joins Hilton’s Tapestry Collection

May 8, 2025

News Summary Asheville celebrates the arrival of The Radical Asheville, an upscale hotel that has joined Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. Located in the River Arts District, this hotel features a stylishly...

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Western North Carolina Tourism Revival Post Hurricane Helene

May 7, 2025

News Summary Western North Carolina is open for tourism once again following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Local officials and businesses are strategizing to revitalize the visitor economy, which...

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The Radical Hotel Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton

May 7, 2025

News Summary The Radical Hotel in Asheville’s River Arts District has joined the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, allowing it to maintain its unique identity while benefiting from Hilton’s global recognition....

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East Fork Pottery Innovates Amidst Crisis in Asheville

May 5, 2025

News Summary Alex Matisse, great-grandson of Henri Matisse, leads East Fork Pottery through challenges including Hurricane Helene. With a focus on innovation and community, the company balances tradition and modern...

Community recovery efforts in Asheville, NC, following Hurricane Helene

Asheville Resilience Shines Through After Hurricane Helene

May 4, 2025

News Summary Asheville and Western North Carolina are gradually recovering from the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, which inflicted $78.7 billion in damages and 249 fatalities nationwide. Despite the challenges,...

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New Art Supply Store to Open in Asheville

May 4, 2025

News Summary Following the closure of Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, local business Philip DeAngelo Studio will take over the Asheville location to open Asheville Art Supply. The store aims to...

Interior of Wicked Weed Brewing's Funkatorium showing craft beer taps and food menu.

Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium Reopens in Asheville After Closure

May 2, 2025

News Summary Wicked Weed Brewing’s Funkatorium in Asheville has reopened after a temporary closure due to Hurricane Helene. The brewery, known for its craft beer, has revamped its menu and...

Events/What's Happening

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Asheville Unveils First Echo Art Installation

May 13, 2025

News Summary Asheville’s Echoes of the Forest non-profit will unveil its inaugural ‘Echo’ art installation on June 12, showcasing local artists’ work created from salvaged tree remnants. This initiative aims...

Baseball game between UNC Asheville Bulldogs and Charleston Southern Buccaneers

UNC Asheville Bulldogs Face Charleston Southern Buccaneers

May 13, 2025

News Summary The UNC Asheville Bulldogs baseball team struggled against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, ending the series on May 12. Despite a challenging season record, standout performances from players like...

Girls soccer match at Asheville High School

Asheville High School Hosts Key Girls Soccer Match

May 12, 2025

News Summary Asheville High School will host a significant girls soccer match against Davie High School, with live streaming available on the NFHS Network. The match, scheduled for May 12,...

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Goat Yoga Classes Revive Asheville’s River Arts District

May 10, 2025

News Summary The River Arts District in Asheville is revitalizing its spirit with the return of goat yoga classes starting on May 17. Local businesses, including Kidding Around Asheville and...

Traffic signs indicating closure of Interstate 40 West in Asheville, NC

Interstate 40 West Closure Planned in Asheville

May 10, 2025

News Summary The North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced the final planned closure of Interstate 40 West in Asheville to facilitate bridge rehabilitation work from May 9 to May...

Student-athletes playing tennis during a match at UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville Men’s Tennis Team Competes in Recent Matches

May 8, 2025

News Summary The UNC Asheville Men’s Tennis team recently completed two significant matches, showcasing their talents as they strive for improvement in conference rankings. The April 16 matchup against Chattanooga...

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Riverside Cemetery Partially Reopens After Hurricane Damage

May 8, 2025

News Summary Riverside Cemetery in Asheville is set to partially reopen to the public on May 11 after being closed since September due to damage from Hurricane Helene. While certain...

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UNC Asheville Baseball Faces East Tennessee State

May 6, 2025

News Summary The UNC Asheville baseball team competed against East Tennessee State University in a thrilling game that drew significant local support. The match showcased the intensity of college baseball,...

Celebration of hospitality professionals at a luncheon in Asheville

Asheville Honors Hospitality Heroes Amid Recovery Efforts

May 6, 2025

News Summary Explore Asheville celebrated local hospitality heroes at a significant luncheon honoring their contributions amid tourism struggles following Hurricane Helene. The event awarded six individuals with the Hero of...

CRIME

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Shooting Incident Linked to Drug Deal in Asheville

May 10, 2025

News Summary A couple faces multiple charges following a drug deal that escalated into a shooting in Asheville. One man was injured in the incident, raising concerns over drug-related violence....

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21-Year-Old Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Asheville

May 9, 2025

News Summary Kerrigan Abrielle Hensley, a 21-year-old from Weaverville, has been charged following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Asheville that resulted in one pedestrian’s death. The incident, which occurred at...

Police at an intersection in Asheville highlighting traffic safety

Woman Arrested in Connection to Asheville Fatal Hit-and-Run

May 9, 2025

News Summary Kerrigan Abrielle Hensley, a 21-year-old woman, has been arrested and charged in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Asheville. The tragic event, which occurred recently, took the life of...

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Asheville Police Conduct Targeted Operation, Arrest Three

May 8, 2025

News Summary The Asheville Police Department executed a targeted operation in West Asheville, leading to three arrests and the seizure of nearly 200 grams of fentanyl and seven stolen firearms....

Police cordoning off a crime scene in Buncombe County

Alarming Homicide Cases Rock Buncombe County

May 7, 2025

News Summary Buncombe County is reeling from multiple homicide cases involving two women charged with murder. Erika Denise Frisby faces second-degree murder charges linked to the death of Jeruan Spencer,...

Police officers speaking with community members in Asheville

Asheville Police Search for Daniel Alan Dellaguardia

May 6, 2025

News Summary The Asheville Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Daniel Alan Dellaguardia, a 41-year-old man with open warrants for communicating threats and simple assault. These charges arise...

POLITICS

Police outside the Embassy Suites hotel in Asheville

Investigation Launched Into Disturbance Involving Rep. Chuck Edwards

May 13, 2025

News Summary An investigation is underway following a disturbance involving U.S. Representative Chuck Edwards at a conference in Asheville. The Asheville Police are looking into the incident that occurred at...

Aerial view of flooded farmland in Western North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene Hits Small Farms in Western North Carolina

May 13, 2025

News Summary Hurricane Helene has severely impacted small farms in Western North Carolina, leading to extensive physical damage and financial losses. A report shows 86% of farms in the area...

Damaged I-40 highway with emergency crews assessing flood damage.

I-40 to Reopen in Stages After Hurricane Helene’s Flooding

May 12, 2025

News Summary Interstate 40 is scheduled to reopen in stages, starting March 1, following severe damage caused by flooding from Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports extensive destruction,...

Busy intersection in Asheville at night with caution signs.

21-Year-Old Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Asheville

May 9, 2025

News Summary Kerrigan Abrielle Hensley, a 21-year-old from Weaverville, has been charged following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Asheville that resulted in one pedestrian’s death. The incident, which occurred at...

Assorted craft beers from North Carolina on wooden table

North Carolina Breweries Shine at World Beer Cup

May 4, 2025

News Summary Breweries from North Carolina made a significant impact at the World Beer Cup, winning a total of 11 medals including gold and silver awards. This year’s competition showcased...

People gathered for a community meeting about public radio funding in Asheville

Asheville Faces Funding Cuts to Public Radio Stations

May 4, 2025

News Summary Asheville, North Carolina, is grappling with severe funding cuts to its public radio stations, which play a critical role in disaster response. Following Hurricane Helene, stations like Blue...

Black bears in a North Carolina forest post-hurricane

Increased Human-Bear Conflicts After Hurricane Helene

May 4, 2025

News Summary In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, human-bear conflicts have risen in Western North Carolina, despite minimal effects on the black bear population. As bears enter their hyperphagia phase,...

I-40 West bridge over the French Broad River under rehabilitation.

I-40 West Closure for Bridge Rehabilitation in Asheville

May 2, 2025

News Summary Asheville, NC, will experience a temporary closure of I-40 West for bridge rehabilitation over the French Broad River from April 25 to April 28. Managed by DBA Harrison...

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Local Poet Steve Abhaya Brooks Releases New Collection

May 1, 2025

News Summary Asheville poet Steve Abhaya Brooks has released his latest poetry collection, ‘The Poetry of the Moment of Life Itself,’ which explores mindfulness and love through a unique poetic...

SPORTS

Baseball game between UNC Asheville Bulldogs and Charleston Southern Buccaneers

UNC Asheville Bulldogs Face Charleston Southern Buccaneers

May 13, 2025

News Summary The UNC Asheville Bulldogs baseball team struggled against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers, ending the series on May 12. Despite a challenging season record, standout performances from players like...

Girls soccer match at Asheville High School

Asheville High School Hosts Key Girls Soccer Match

May 12, 2025

News Summary Asheville High School will host a significant girls soccer match against Davie High School, with live streaming available on the NFHS Network. The match, scheduled for May 12,...

Student-athletes playing tennis during a match at UNC Asheville

UNC Asheville Men’s Tennis Team Competes in Recent Matches

May 8, 2025

News Summary The UNC Asheville Men’s Tennis team recently completed two significant matches, showcasing their talents as they strive for improvement in conference rankings. The April 16 matchup against Chattanooga...

Fans cheering at a college baseball game between UNC Asheville and East Tennessee State.

UNC Asheville Baseball Faces East Tennessee State

May 6, 2025

News Summary The UNC Asheville baseball team competed against East Tennessee State University in a thrilling game that drew significant local support. The match showcased the intensity of college baseball,...

Residents of West Asheville at a community meeting discussing the I-26 Connector Overpass Project.

West Asheville Prepares for I-26 Connector Overpass Meeting

April 23, 2025

News Summary Residents of West Asheville are gearing up for a public meeting set for April 24, addressing concerns regarding the controversial I-26 Connector Overpass Project. Organized by the N.C....

Golf course in Pawleys Island during the UNC Asheville women's golf tournament.

UNC Asheville Women’s Golf Team Faces Tough Competition

April 1, 2025

News Summary The UNC Asheville women’s golf team kicked off the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, finishing the first day in 10th place with a total score...

Seniors enjoying sports and arts at the Asheville Senior Games Festival

Asheville Senior Games Festival Returns in 2025

March 15, 2025

News Summary The Asheville Senior Games Festival celebrates sports and arts for those aged 50 to 100+. From April 7 to May 23, 2025, locals can participate in free weekly...

Seniors participating in sports and arts activities in Asheville

Asheville’s Community Enthusiastically Engages Seniors

February 20, 2025

News Summary Asheville invites seniors to remain active and involved in the community through events like the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and the Silver Arts Classic. These celebrations focus on fun,...

Team Spirit Resilience

Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis

January 14, 2025

Sporting Unity in Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Crisis Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is showing its true colors as all twelve professional sports teams in the area come together...

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