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Six months in, Asheville’s I-26 Connector begins taking shape

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Six months after crews broke ground on Asheville’s long-awaited I-26 Connector, the first signs of new bridges are beginning to rise from the construction zone. And according to the N.C. Department of Transportation, the project remains on schedule for completion in late 2031. Since...

Asheville, NC · 1d
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Asheville airport travelers receive ornaments made from Helene-damaged trees

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Travelers arriving at Asheville Regional Airport got an unexpected reminder of the holiday spirit as Echoes of the Forest handed out handcrafted ornaments made from salvaged wood from Helene. The first 500 arriving visitors each received a free wooden airplane ornament. Artists were stationed by...

Asheville, NC · 1d
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Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — Buncombe County commissioners approved nearly $600,000 in additional funding to support five conservation easement projects aimed at preserving farmland and protecting open space across the county. The presentation was made at the Nov. 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. The total funds approved totaled...

Buncombe County, NC · 2d
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High School Round Up: November 5, 2026

Reynolds — (WLOS) BOYS SOCCER (Second round of state playoffs) (2) A.C. Reynolds 7, (15) Statesville 1 (F) (10) T.C. Roberson 1, (7) Asheville 0 (F) (2) South Point 5, (15) North Buncombe 1 (F) (3) Franklin 6, (14) Jay M. Robinson 0 (F) (5) Concord 2, (12) West...

Asheville, NC · 2d
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How to simplify Thanksgiving dinner planning and preparation

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can require considerable time and planning, particularly for households hosting family and friends. While turkey, stuffing and other traditional dishes are often expected, preparing a holiday meal does not have to involve an extensive menu or elaborate table settings. Several approaches can...

Asheville, NC · 22h

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Jackie Stepp sworn in as Asheville's police chief, sets priorities for department

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Jackie Stepp was sworn in as Asheville’s permanent police chief at City Hall Friday morning, taking the department’s top job after more than 21 years with the Asheville Police Department and nearly a year as interim chief. Stepp began her career with APD...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Biltmore Village Drury hotel hearing delayed until December

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A public hearing on a proposed eight-story hotel near Biltmore Village has been postponed until December while developers work to address concerns raised by Asheville planning staff. The Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday, Nov. 4, to postpone consideration of the proposed 210-room...

Asheville, NC · 19h

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Coldest Mornings of the Season Bring Widespread Frost and Freeze to Asheville, Greenville, and Waynesville Next Weekend With Mountain Lows Near 26

NORTH CAROLINA — Next Saturday and Sunday mornings could be the coldest of the season so far across western North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia, and East Tennessee. A widespread frost and freeze is possible, even outside the mountains, with mountain lows dropping into the mid 20s. A few snowflakes could also fly in the higher elevations as November arrives with very November-like weather.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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BWXT & TDEC share insight into Jonesborough expansion

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Thursday night, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), along with BWXT, answered questions about an air contaminant permit application as the company expands its high-purity depleted-uranium facility in Jonesborough. Officials said during the meeting that the goal is to address community concerns about air pollution. “One scrubber for […]

Jonesborough, TN · 2d

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North Carolina Senior Golfer Spotlight: John “JT” Taylor

Our website is supported by our readers. We may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. For more details see our disclaimers page. For John “JT” Taylor, golf is not about chasing a number on the scorecard. It is about enjoying time with family, meeting new people, laughing at the bad shots, and appreciating the good ones when they come along.

North Carolina · 2d

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Langtree Charter beats Avery County 44-28 for program’s first playoff win

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A historic night for Langtree Charter ended with even more history Friday night. The Lions hosted their first-ever playoff game, and left with the program’s first playoff win after beating Avery County 44-28 in the first round of the NCHSAA 2A state playoffs. Next up,...

Avery County, NC · 1d

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Letter: A bear, a bulldozer and a boondoggle

A juvenile bear was earnestly foraging on the edge of Asheville’s urban forest as I drove by recently. Traffic had slowed to watch as the bear moved among the brambles, just feet from the road. At the nearby corner of Broadway and W.T. Weaver Boulevard, a small bulldozer perched on the hillside after scraping all vegetation off the desecrated ground around it.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Smoky Mountain Toy Run rides again, funding holiday gifts for kids

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Some folks in western North Carolina are revving up for the holiday season. Saturday, Nov. 7, was the 46th annual Smoky Mountain Toy Run. It's the oldest toy run in North Carolina, and one of the oldest on the East Coast, according to Smoky Mountain Toy Run's website. The event brings together gearheads to raises money and toys for children in need amid Christmas time.

Asheville, NC · 14h

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Asheville Plans $5.4 Million for Rental Housing and Supportive Services

Asheville and the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium plan to offer $5,402,007 for affordable rental housing and supportive services across four counties. The announced application window opened November 2nd and runs through December 18th, 2026, with all submissions due by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the final day. Eligible projects...

Asheville, NC · 2d

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WYN’s 12th Annual Festival of Trees Is Just Around the Corner

Local organizations, designers, and friend groups are gathering to deck the halls for this year’s annual Festival of Trees fundraiser, beginning the week of November 16th. Festival of Trees has become a tradition in kicking off the holiday season in the High Country. With more than 100 decorated trees and wreaths on display across Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties and available for purchase via online auction, the event raises money to support Western Youth Network (WYN)’s vital programming for children and youth across the region.

Watauga County, NC · 1d

WJHL

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Tsubaki Nakashima to close Mountain City plant, affecting 110 employees

MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A ball bearing manufacturer that previously announced plans to shut down its plant in Erwin will also close its plant in Mountain City. Tsubaki Nakashima Co., LTD announced on Thursday that it will close three sites: one in Poland, one in Slovakia and one in Mountain City, Tennessee. The company […]

Mountain City, TN · 2d

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‘Cloud of confusion.’ State Health Plan changes leave participants dazed during open enrollment

For the past year, Buncombe County teacher Shanna Peele has driven two hours each way for her appointments at Atrium Health Rheumatology in Charlotte. The commute isn’t convenient, but the care she’s received from Atrium has been well worth it, Peele told Carolina Public Press. However, a public feud between Atrium and the State Treasurer has made it difficult for Peele to know whether she can keep her care at Atrium at the same rates going forward under the State Health Plan.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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First round playoff loss to Polk ends Owen football season

Regular season records were no longer relevant, Nov. 6, when Owen hosted Polk in the opening round of the NHCSAA 3A State Football Playoffs. The postseason matchup between the Western Highlands Conference rivals ended in an upset, as the No. 20 Wolverines outlasted the No. 13 Warhorses, 28-22. Owen, which...

Polk County, NC · 20h

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Buncombe Harm Reduction Services Address Overdose Risks and Rural Care Gaps

Written by Walker Livingston, Carolina Public Press. In strip malls across rural parts of Western North Carolina, a grassroots harm reduction movement has taken root. In counties from Madison to Macon, volunteers deliver safe supplies to people using drugs, they test substances without judgment and provide things like clothes and food, too.

Buncombe County, NC · 2d