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8 North Carolina Mountain Towns That Cost Half as Much as Asheville

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Asheville, NC · 10d

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Asheville HAZMAT team identifies white powder that sickened 22 workers at recycling plant

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A white powder that sickened 22 people at a North Carolina recycling plant has been identified as urea, a chemical used in fertilizers and products that clean diesel fuel systems. Asheville Fire Department's hazardous materials (HAZMAT) team responded to Prime Recycling in Lenoir to help...

Asheville, NC · 15h
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I-40 lanes in Canton to close for drainage upgrades, NCDOT says

CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Lanes on Interstate 40 in Canton are scheduled to close so crews can safely upgrade drainage structures in the median, the North Carolina Department of Transportation said. The inside lanes of I-40 near Incinerator Road will close from 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, through noon...

Canton, NC · 3d
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Clyde awaits deeds to pursue grants and decide future uses for 36 floodplain parcels

CLYDE, N.C. (WLOS) — In September, Haywood County Commissioners voted to give land previously bought with federal money following storms like Ivan and Frances in 2004 and Fred in 2021 to the Town of Clyde. However, two months later, the deeds are still pending. "The town reached out to...

Clyde, NC · 1d
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Asheville Housing Authority plans major overhaul of public housing communities

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Major changes are coming to several of Asheville's public housing communities as the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville moves forward with plans to renovate hundreds of existing units, demolish and rebuild aging properties, and expand housing options for working families. WLOS. The restructuring...

Asheville, NC · 2d

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All Winter Long, Buncombe County Locals Warm Up At These 6 Comfort Food Diners

When the mountain air turns cold in Buncombe County, a plate of hot food and a bottomless cup of coffee start to look like the best plan of the day. From downtown Asheville to Weaverville and Arden, the county has a strong lineup of diners that keep things simple, filling, and friendly.

Buncombe County, NC · 3d

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Strangeville: The woman Asheville buried without a name

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — She told Asheville police her name was Virginia Sneed. And when officers asked for her real name, the young woman refused. “I will stay in jail the rest of my life before I will cause any embarrassment to my family,” she told a police desk sergeant, according to a July 13, 1940, account in the Asheville Citizen-Times.

Asheville, NC · 4d

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Veterans Day ceremonies, closures planned for Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — There will be several of Veterans Day ceremonies and events for Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Western North Carolina. According to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, Veterans Day’s roots go back to Nov. 11, 1918, when the armistice ending major hostilities of World War I went into effect at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. It symbolized the end of “the war to end all wars.”

Asheville, NC · 2d

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Mystery over new owner of most important map in US history as it's sold to anonymous bidder for $1m

The Library of Congress has previously tried to obtain the map, but was outbid.

Asheville, NC · 3d

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Something to smile about: Tribal Orthodontics Program holds grand opening

CHEROKEE, N.C. – Children of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) receiving orthodontic services will no longer have to travel off of the Qualla Boundary to receive care. The Tribal Orthodontics Program office opened officially with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the morning of Monday, Nov. 9. Dr. Ryan...

Cherokee, NC · 1d

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Miss Asheville Pageant crowns new titleholders at 2026 event

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Miss Asheville Pageant returned Saturday, Nov. 7, crowning the newest titleholders. The event serves as a local preliminary competition for the Miss America Organization. This year's competition included the crowning of both Miss Asheville and Miss Asheville's Outstanding Teen. Miss Asheville's Facebook page listed...

Asheville, NC · 2d

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Once slated for housing in Asheville, city-owned property to become park

A vacant acre of city-owned property in the River Arts District — once targeted for affordable housing to support Asheville’s creative workforce — is now set to become a “vibrant, nature-led preserve featuring passive recreation and art.” Asheville City Council will vote Tuesday, Nov. 10 on a long-term lease for 91 Riverside Drive , known as the “Ice House” property due to the historic brick smokestack of the former Asheville Ice & Storage Co . As presented to Council Nov. 5 , the lease with Asheville-based nonprofit RiverLink would run for 15 years at $1 annually. Rachel Taylor, the city’s economic development division manager, told Council that the property faced major obstacles to development, including a brownfields agreement, a nearby railroad right-of-way, and the required preservation of the smokestack. The lease would let RiverLink take on site maintenance and provide value to the public while Asheville considered more permanent options. The property lies in Asheville’s 100-year floodplain, Taylor noted, and will face impacts from other projects like the Interstate 26 Connector , expansion of the Wilma Dykeman Greenway , and reconstruction of the city’s French Broad River parks . “That 15-year timeline allows the city to retain site control while

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Jamie Ager selects western North Carolina leaders for NC-11 transition committee

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Jamie Ager has chosen 23 members to join his transition committee as the congressman-elect prepares to take office, representing North Carolina's 11th Congressional District. In a press release Monday, Ager's campaign said the bipartisan team consists of "respected community members" from each of western North...

North Carolina · 1d

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NC man led effort to remember Gulf War vets through personal tragedy

WAYNESVILLE, N.C (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – At the Haywood County Courthouse, memorials honor veterans of the Vietnam and Korean Wars. That’s where I interviewed Scott Stump of Waynesville. For 16 years, he led the effort to remember veterans of the first Gulf War in Washington, D.C. “This period of history and all the events and […]

Waynesville, NC · 1d

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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 · 12h

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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 · 1d

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Debate grows over who will fill Kim Roney’s Asheville council seat

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Kim Roney hasn’t been sworn in as Asheville’s next mayor, but the question of who should take her place on City Council is already stirring debate. During a Thursday, Nov. 5, agenda briefing, council members discussed whether to open an application process or...

Asheville, NC · 2d

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Opinion: City should reopen more of Carrier Park, which has become an eyesore

At Carrier Park, the jungle gym is hard to spot these days, mainly because an actual jungle surrounds it. I suppose if you’re a botanist, the park would be a source of fascination these days, as the variety of eye-level weeds is truly spectacular. If you’re not, however, the weeds are just ugly as all get-out — and frustrating to park users.

Asheville, NC · 9h

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Families struggle with rising grocery costs, elected leaders outline plans to lower prices

WOODFIN, N.C. (WLOS) — For families across western North Carolina, the rising cost of groceries is becoming harder to manage, with some spending as much as $1,000 a month just to keep food on the table. The strain is showing up at food banks across the region. MANNA FoodBank...

Woodfin, NC · 15h

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Malvern Hills Pool Construction Expected to Begin Before Year-End

Construction of a new swimming pool at Malvern Hills Park is expected to begin before the end of 2026, according to the City of Asheville. The West Asheville facility is scheduled to open for the summer 2028 swimming season, following City Council approval of a construction contract amendment on October 27th.

Asheville, NC · 2d