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Restoration Underway at South Asheville Cemetery After Hurricane HeleneRestoration Underway at South Asheville Cemetery After Hurricane Helene

Restoration Underway at South Asheville Cemetery After Hurricane Helene

News Summary The South Asheville Cemetery, a historic site, faces significant damage from Hurricane Helene. Restoration efforts led by Phyllis…

1 week ago
Freight Train Stalls, Causing Traffic Chaos in GreenevilleFreight Train Stalls, Causing Traffic Chaos in Greeneville

Freight Train Stalls, Causing Traffic Chaos in Greeneville

News Summary A freight train stalled near downtown Greeneville, blocking several intersections and causing significant traffic disruptions as it coincided…

1 week ago
Buncombe County DA Todd M. Williams Declines Re-ElectionBuncombe County DA Todd M. Williams Declines Re-Election

Buncombe County DA Todd M. Williams Declines Re-Election

News Summary Buncombe County District Attorney Todd M. Williams has announced he will not seek re-election at the end of…

2 weeks ago
Asheville Begins Recovery Initiative After Hurricane HeleneAsheville Begins Recovery Initiative After Hurricane Helene

Asheville Begins Recovery Initiative After Hurricane Helene

News Summary Asheville, NC has launched a multi-year recovery initiative to address the damages caused by Hurricane Helene, which led…

2 weeks ago
Asheville’s Arts Scene on the Road to RecoveryAsheville’s Arts Scene on the Road to Recovery

Asheville’s Arts Scene on the Road to Recovery

News Summary Asheville's vibrant arts community is on a path to recovery following challenges posed by recent adversity. Mayor Esther…

2 weeks ago
Asheville Focuses on Riverfront Recovery After HurricaneAsheville Focuses on Riverfront Recovery After Hurricane

Asheville Focuses on Riverfront Recovery After Hurricane

News Summary Asheville is taking significant steps to recover its riverfront parks and recreational spaces devastated by Hurricane Helene. With…

2 weeks ago
Proposed Costco Store Set to Transform Asheville ShoppingProposed Costco Store Set to Transform Asheville Shopping

Proposed Costco Store Set to Transform Asheville Shopping

News Summary Asheville is abuzz with the proposal for a new Costco store along Enka Heritage Parkway, covering 152,000 square…

2 weeks ago
Weather Update for North Carolina: Chilly Change AheadWeather Update for North Carolina: Chilly Change Ahead

Weather Update for North Carolina: Chilly Change Ahead

News Summary North Carolina is experiencing a shift in weather as a sticky humid air mass gives way to an…

2 weeks ago
Gas Leak Prompts Closure and Evacuation on Tunnel Road in Asheville, N.C.Gas Leak Prompts Closure and Evacuation on Tunnel Road in Asheville, N.C.

Gas Leak Prompts Closure and Evacuation on Tunnel Road in Asheville, N.C.

News Summary Asheville faced a tense afternoon as authorities responded to two gas leaks. The first led to the closure…

2 weeks ago
Asheville City Schools Propose No-Cut Budget for 2025-26Asheville City Schools Propose No-Cut Budget for 2025-26

Asheville City Schools Propose No-Cut Budget for 2025-26

News Summary Asheville City Schools' Board of Education proposes a $36.4 million budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, aiming to…

2 weeks ago