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Buncombe County voters approve bonds for open space and affordable housing

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — On Nov. 3, voters approved two new bonds that will pay for open space conservation, greenway development and more affordable housing. Casey Watkins and Daniel Sapp expect Beacon Bike Park in Swannanoa to open this coming spring. “Projects like this are super important for revitalization,...

Buncombe County, NC · 2d
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Smoky Mountain News

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Wildlife wonders: WNC Nature Center

Each time Kate Frost wanders into the WNC Nature Center in Asheville, she can’t help but be overjoyed by the animals she sees and the unforgettable experiences she takes with her. “Every time I get a chance to go to a wildlife park,” Frost said, “it’s [for] the children...

Asheville, NC · 1d
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Mayor Manheimer, Council Member Smith bid farewell after election defeat

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer said goodbye during Asheville City Council's Nov. 10 meeting, closing out more than a decade of leadership in the city. “I know that all of you love this city as much as I do, and you're going to do great work...

Asheville, NC · 16h
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Asheville Council weighs nearly $7M for I-26 upgrades

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council will consider revising a nearly $7 million agreement Tuesday, Nov. 10, to pay for bicycle, pedestrian and other improvements along the I-26 Connector. The proposal is one of several items on a busy agenda that also includes millions in Tropical Storm Helene...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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Asheville herbalist co-founds adaptogenic energy bar brand

An Asheville resident is helping bring traditional herbal knowledge into everyday routines through a company she co-founded after six years of research and development. Asheville-based Amy Saleh and co-founder Eileen Brantley created ILA with a goal of making adaptogenic herbs more accessible through products people can easily incorporate into their daily lives.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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NC Stage Cancels November Performances of “Changing Same”

NC Stage has canceled the November 4th–15th, 2026, performances of “Changing Same” in Asheville. The production, co-presented with the YMI Cultural Center, had been scheduled at the center at 39 South Market Street downtown. The theater says it has contacted ticket holders directly about the cancellation. Anyone...

Asheville, NC · 3d

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These 10 Cozy Secondhand Bookstores In North Carolina Are Absolutely Worth The Trip

Want to find cozy secondhand bookstores in North Carolina that feel like a warm hug for your brain?. These 10 secondhand bookstores offer charming atmospheres, fantastic selections, and prices that’ll make you smile!. 1. Mr. K’s Used Books, Music & More (Asheville) Mr. K’s in Asheville is the...

North Carolina · 1d

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Asheville jewelry studio makes metalsmithing more accessible

For some people, working at a jeweler’s bench offers more than a creative outlet. It provides a chance to slow down, focus and find a sense of calm. A new grant program at Ignite Jewelry Studios in downtown Asheville aims to make that experience available to people who might not otherwise be able to afford it.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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We Found 10 North Carolina Breakfast Spots That Make A Cold Morning Feel Special

One North Carolina diner on my list never locks its doors, not even at 3 AM. It serves scratch comfort food around the clock in a space styled like an old railroad car. Then I learned another spot hands out free coffee while you wait for a table. Free coffee for waiting?

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Excel College announces hiring of law firm to investigate complaints, CPA to audit finances

Excel College is hiring an outside law firm to investigate a flood of student complaints and a certified public accountant to audit its finances, the school announced Monday. The complaints include claims that Excel misrepresented its academic programs and accreditation status, failed to provide the education and work experience students were promised, housed students in overcrowded conditions, and subjected students to excessive monitoring.

Asheville, NC · 2d

Asheville Citizen-Times

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WNC's top high school boys basketball players entering 2026-27 NCHSAA, NCISAA season

The 2026 North Carolina high school boys basketball season is set to begin on Nov. 11. East Henderson, Hendersonville and Smoky Mountain enter 2026 as Western North Carolina's top teams after returning most of their top players. With the season beginning on Nov. 11, here are 16 WNC boys basketball players to watch this season. BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR NCHSAA PLAYOFFS: Three bold predictions for WNC programs in 2026 NCHSAA football playoffs Gabe Clark Andrews | Guard | Senior Clark had 16.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 43% from the field and 38% from behind the 3-point line. Levi Clark Andrews | Guard | Sophomore Clark averaged 12 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists. He shot 48% from the field and 38% from deep as a freshman. Jaylin Brewer East Henderson | Guard | Junior Brewer was named All-WNC First Team last season after averaging 16.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and four assists on 47% from the field and 33% from behind the 3-point line. Lance Parker Franklin | Forward | Senior Parker averaged 10.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists, while shooting 48% from the field. Will Rauers Franklin | Guard | Senior Rauers is

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Fish losses delay fall trout stocking

The loss of about 70% of the trout at Armstrong State Fish Hatchery has pushed back the start of North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest trout stocking season by a month. Stocking began Nov. 2, with all designated streams expected to receive at least 35% of their originally planned allotments thanks to help from a private hatchery.

Asheville, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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‘Pigs can fly': How NC Democrats notched victories in red, rural areas | Opinion

Last week, Lynne Russo achieved what many people had told her was impossible: flipping a deep red district in western North Carolina . Russo, a Democrat, won her race in North Carolina House District 117 with more than 50% of the vote, after running a campaign primarily focused on the cost of living and Hurricane Helene recovery. When Russo first decided to run for office, her Henderson County district wasn’t expected to be competitive. A Republican won it by more than 15 points in 2024, and it’s been decades since any Democrat represented the county in Raleigh. Russo said people reminded her of that nearly every day. “People constantly told me this seat is unflippable,” Russo said. “People that I was certain should have given me money or should have believed in my campaign didn’t. It took some inner fortitude to hear that and keep going.” But Russo always believed that if she worked hard enough, she could win. She sold her condo to cover her living expenses so she could run for office full-time, and she estimates she spent around 16 hours a day working on her campaign. She knocked doors, hosted events, held “coffee talks” with constituents, sent

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Smoky Mountain News

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Brotherhood and backwoods tradition: Balsam Range celebrates 20 years

Since I started as the arts and entertainment editor here at The Smoky Mountain News some 14 years ago, I’ve been able to dive deep into the legend and lore of bluegrass sensation Balsam Range, our “local boys done good,” as they say. The quintet was my first assignment for this newspaper — I covered the “Papertown” album release party at the Colonial Theatre in Canton on Aug. 10, 2012 — they were also the first actual friends I made in Haywood County and greater Western North Carolina.

Haywood County, NC · 13h

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Hendersonville Sets November 17th Meeting on Proposed Old Sunset Hill Subdivision

A proposed 66-home subdivision off Old Sunset Hill Road will be the subject of a neighborhood compatibility meeting November 17th in Hendersonville. Residents can attend at City Hall or participate through Zoom. The meeting runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the second-floor conference room at City Hall, 160 Sixth...

Hendersonville, NC · 23h

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Turkey Trot offers a festive start to Thanksgiving

Costumes, friendly competition and a little holiday exercise will kick off Thanksgiving morning at Hendersonville’s 14th annual Turkey Trot 5K. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, in front of Hendersonville City Hall. The new route will follow Sixth Avenue to Main Street, continue onto the Ecusta Trail and loop back along Fifth Avenue to finish at City Hall.

Hendersonville, NC · 1d

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Hendersonville Green Drinks to Examine Data Center Development November 12th

Hendersonville Green Drinks will focus on data center development during a November 12th program at The Local Table. The gathering, titled “Data Centers – Risks and Best Practices,” will take place at 1307 7th Avenue East in Hendersonville. Megan Kimball will examine the environmental impacts of data...

Hendersonville, NC · 3d

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Pisgah Legal Offers Free Help Choosing 2027 Health Coverage

Asheville residents choosing health insurance for 2027 can get free help from Pisgah Legal Services, with appointments available in person or virtually. The organization helps people understand coverage options, compare plans and complete enrollment, including applications for Medicaid and the HealthCare.gov Marketplace. Open enrollment for 2027 plans runs from November...

Asheville, NC · 23h

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Board of Elections adds approved provisional ballots to unofficial results

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow) — The Buncombe County Board of Elections reviewed provisional ballots and voter challenges from the midterm election at its Nov. 10 public meeting, and of the 912 ballots, the Board disapproved 360 of them. According to a Nov. 10 news release, the Board said 100 partially...

Buncombe County, NC · 16h

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CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! Bulldogs Advance to Big South Conference Final with Penalty Kick Victo

Asheville — (WLOS) UNC Asheville Women’s Soccer advanced to its first Big South Conference Championship final since 2006 with a penalty kick victory over No. 3 seed High Point at Greenwood Field on Tuesday (Nov. 10). The Bulldogs earned the shootout win by a score of 4-2 in penalties, their penalty kick win since a 4-2 victory over Charleston Southern back on Nov. 9, 2007 in the Big South Conference Championship quarterfinals.

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