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One hospitalized in serious condition after New Leicester Highway crash, APD says

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One person was hospitalized after a crash on New Leicester Highway Saturday afternoon, Asheville Police Department said. An APD spokesperson said the person was taken to Mission Hospital in serious condition. Authorities have not said what led to the crash. News 13 will provide updates...

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Inmate who escaped federal prison found hiding in North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - An escaped inmate was captured after he was found hiding in North Carolina this week. The inmate -- 36-year-old Travis Shaquann Fair -- escaped the federal prison in Edgefield, S.C., on Sunday, Nov. 8. U.S. marshals learned Fair was hiding at a hotel on Tunnel Road...

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NC highways factor into federal drug trafficking cases, US attorney says

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina's location along major East Coast transportation routes is one factor behind the state's higher-than-average share of federal drug trafficking cases, according to the U.S. Sentencing Commission. Major interstates like I-95 and I-40 connect some of the country’s largest cities, making the state an...

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Parent Diaries

Juan and Sarah Alvarado Are Suing Mission Hospital, Saying Doctors Brushed Off Kawasaki Disease Before Their Son Developed Heart Aneurysms

Juan and Sarah Alvarado filed suit Nov. 5 in Buncombe County, alleging doctors dismissed Kawasaki disease before their son Silas developed heart aneurysms. The post Juan and Sarah Alvarado Are Suing Mission Hospital, Saying Doctors Brushed Off Kawasaki Disease Before Their Son Developed Heart Aneurysms appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Buncombe County, NC · 10h

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Asheville skating rink on track for early 2027 opening

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville’s temporary skating rink is taking shape, and the city hopes to have it open early next year. Asheville Parks & Recreation says crews have completed much of the groundwork at 50 Asheland Ave., including grading, paving, retaining walls, curbs, fencing and parking spaces.

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4 months after fatal shooting, no arrests as investigation remains active

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow) — Next week on Nov. 19, it will be exactly four months since a deadly shooting happened on Biltmore Avenue. Most cases are considered cold cases when all leads have been exhausted and when a considerable amount of time has gone by. Although there have been no arrests in connection to the July 19 Biltmore Avenue shooting, the case is far from cold, police told 828NewsNow on Nov. 13.

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North Carolina Snow Alert Tonight: Up to 6 Inches Possible

First snowfall targets the Smokies as higher elevations face accumulating snow through Saturday.

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Freezing temps trigger Code Purple, opening 100-plus emergency shelter beds in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As freezing temperatures move into western North Carolina, local nonprofits are working together to provide emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness, opening more than 100 beds through Asheville’s Code Purple program. The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care (CoC) has officially initiated the 2026-27 Code Purple...

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Asheville Citizen-Times

'Historic bloodbath' for Republicans forces change at NC legislature

The startling gains for Democrats in North Carolina’s 2026 midterms, according to Michael Bitzer , were largely driven by dissatisfaction over Republican President Donald Trump. But what happens to North Carolina’s government in 2028, he believes, will largely be up to state legislators themselves. Bitzer, director of the Center for North Carolina Politics and Public Service at Catawba College, shared his analysis of the recent election during a Nov. 12 event hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce at The Restoration Asheville. Like most midterms, he said, 2026 could be considered a referendum on the president and his party. Yet the results were nearly unprecedented, he continued, calling them a “historic bloodbath” for Republicans. The last time midterm voters moved toward Democrats so strongly was 1974, following the resignation of Republican President Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal. Voters in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties, noted Bitzer, supported Democratic Senator-Elect Roy Cooper more strongly this year than they backed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in 2024. Cooper ended up winning his race against Republican Michael Whatley by nearly 20 percentage points. The vote shares across all Democratic candidates in both state House and Senate elections were more than

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Asheville Citizen-Times

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Buncombe, Asheville property transfers for Oct. 12-16

Sales filed in Buncombe County for Oct. 12-16. Asheville 119 Fairfax Ave, $265,000, Harlan Wilson and Sandra Dee Wilson to Julio A Alboni. 40 Evelake Dr, $340,000, Casi Bros Property Development LLC to Jennifer Kelly Woods. 57 Langwell Ave, $425,000, Preservation View LLC to Kayla Fulkerson. 96 Woodrow Ave, $525,000, Donald L James Jr and Kelly Q McEnany Trust to Danielle Aubrey. 63 Westwood Pl, $755,000, Henry L McNair and Taylor C McNair to Andrew Joseph McErlean. 8 Wilson Creek Dr, $309,000, Donna Lynn Broadwater to Opendoor Property J LLC. 82 Frances St, $705,000, Craig Andrew Piepmeier and Patricia Neilon Piepmeier to Grace Dickinson. 37 Beaver Valley Rd, $250,000, Harry Wright Jr Trust and Scott Wright Trust to Virginia R Wells Family Revocable Trust. 31 Clay St, $355,500, Ariana Detoro-Forlenza 2025 Trust to Martha Louise Goss. 73 Downing St, $620,000, Lena Margaret Hansen to Lindsey Grossman. 305 E Sondley Dr, $790,000, Scot R Kryzenske and Jessica P Kryzenske to Joshua Robert Bringle. 8 Birdhouse Row, $900,000, Gregory Hale Jaxtheimer (LE) to Jennifer Lynn Davis Kenwood. 11 Boden Ln, $381,500, Michael Hall to Monica Hall Olszewski. 99999 Vandalia Ave, $193,000, Samantha Burke to Department of Transportation. 42 Spring Cove Rd, $1,700,000,

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Hendersonville to wipe longtime parking policy from books after NC ban

HENDERSONVILLE – The city is preparing to remove off-street parking requirements from its books to comply with a state law passed in July that bans local governments from setting parking minimums. This means that come Jan. 1, the city will no longer be able to make developers include any parking spaces in their plans, no matter the size or type of building, Community Development Director Lew Holloway told the Hendersonville Planning Board at its Nov. 12 meeting. This may not have much of a noticeable impact in many parts of the city, but in a city planner’s ideal dream scenario it could mean fewer parking lots downtown and more buildings in their place, Long-Range Planning Manager Matt Manley told the Times-News after the meeting. “Lots that are used for parking now could be developed. (We could) get more people living closer in to the core of the city, and … multi-story parking instead of oceans of asphalt,” he said. More: Hendersonville considers $2.3M economic incentive for new factory Many parking spots go unused Planning Board Chair Jim Robertson said that he’s noticed that a big portion of the parking at big box stores like Lowes or Home Depot are empty

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This Colorful North Carolina Mural Is Where Fans Leave Flowers To Honor Dolly Parton

Some people pick a salon by checking prices or reading a menu of services. Others pick one because Dolly Parton is smiling at them from a wall. In West Asheville, one bright building does double duty as a busy hair salon and a cheerful roadside tribute to the queen of country music. Fans stop for photos, some leave flowers, and plenty walk inside for a fresh cut.

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This Cozy North Carolina Ukrainian Café Serves Homemade Varenyky, Borscht, And Cabbage Rolls Straight From Grandma’s Recipes

The woman baking your bread learned from her mother, who was the village baker in Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains. Her cooking came from her grandmother. I love that kind of family recipe trail. Now those recipes live in a small café in the North Carolina mountains. Varenyky, borscht, and cabbage...

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26 of the 248 BRIDGES IN HENDERSON COUNTY ARE RATED IN POOR CONDITION

Attila Rácz-Akácosi, gov.house < This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 26 of the 248 highway bridges in Henderson County, North Carolina are rated in poor condition in the Federal Highway Administration's 2025 inventory: 10.5%, against 7.1% across North Carolina and 6.6% nationally. Vehicles cross them about 92,200 times a day.

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Code Purple in effect for Buncombe County and Asheville for Nov. 13-14

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow) — With temperatures expected to drop into the low 30s on the night of Nov. 13 and then below freezing on the night of Nov. 14, the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care, in partnership with Buncombe County Gorvernment and the City of Asheville, has declared both days as Code Purple days.

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Tombstone Tales: The last burial at South Asheville Cemetery

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A simple inscription on a gravestone at South Asheville Cemetery offers a glimpse into the life of a young Navy sailor who died during World War II. “Beloved Husband.”. The words appear on the headstone of Robert Clifton Watkins, who was just 33 when he...

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4 custom home building tips from WNC Parade of Homes winners

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Building a custom home in Asheville or Western North Carolina starts long before crews pour the foundation. The homesite you choose, the builder you hire and the decisions you make during planning can shape everything from construction costs to how well the finished home fits your lifestyle.

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Locally owned dental practices focus on patients, making western North Carolina smile big

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — As the end of the year approaches, four locally owned dental practices in western North Carolina are encouraging residents to prioritize their oral health and review their remaining dental insurance benefits before they reset. Arden Family Dental, Fletcher Family Dental, Mills River Family Dental and Hendersonville...

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I-26 Connector: Where Asheville drivers can expect delays

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Drivers heading through Asheville next week may want to allow a little extra time. Construction on the I-26 Connector will bring overnight lane and ramp closures, traffic slowdowns and flagging operations to several busy roads. Some of the biggest disruptions are expected Tuesday night, Nov....

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Snow in WNC: School closing, mountain snowfall expected

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Snow showers were showing up on radar across the mountains early Friday, with some of the highest peaks along the Tennessee border potentially picking up several inches before the weekend is over. And while most of the accumulation is expected to stay in the higher...