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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 · 2d

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More than 20 veteran groups join Tanger Outlets Asheville for information fair

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Ahead of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, a veterans information fair at Tanger Outlets Asheville was held on Saturday, Nov. 7. More than 20 veteran-focused organizations from the western North Carolina area set up information booths to help educate veterans and their families about what's available to them.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Reynolds celebration highlights more than goal-scorers

Reynolds — (WLOS) No sport celebrates their success like soccer. Watch any game, from tykes to the World Cup, and when a player scores the second show is on. Goal celebrations are as much a part of soccer as calling the referee 'sir' while eviscerating them, as ingrained in the culture is calling your clothes a kit instead of uniforms.

Asheville, NC · 20h

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Hendersonville Turkey Trot Adds Ecusta Trail Route for November 26th

Hendersonville’s 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K will take runners and walkers onto the Ecusta Trail on Thanksgiving morning, November 26th. The benefit for Hope Coalition begins at 8:30 a.m. in front of City Hall, with registration costing $34 through November 23rd. The new route begins on Sixth Avenue in...

Hendersonville, NC · 17h

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Coats for the Cold giveaway helps hundreds stay warm; donations continue

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As the holidays approach, colder temperatures are on the way, but not everyone has the essentials to stay warm this winter. Western Carolina Rescue Ministries is helping fill the need with their annual Coats for the Cold clothing giveaway. Around noon on Saturday, Nov. 7,...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Asheville floodplain maps could be updated in 2027

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville could receive updated floodplain maps as early as spring 2027, potentially giving property owners a new picture of flooding risks more than two years after Tropical Storm Helene. Nancy Watford, Asheville’s stormwater plan review supervisor, told the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, Nov....

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Asheville's Hall wins NCHSAA 6A boys cross country state race, Watauga earns team title

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — The lucky number was four. Watauga's team victory at Saturday's N.C. High School Athletic Association 6A boys cross country state championship at Ivey Redmon Park was the program's fourth team triumph and its first since 1999. The Pioneers eked out the win over Asheville, earning 70 points compared to the Cougars' 80.

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Letter: Schools don’t need more state-mandated burdens

When I retired in Asheville 1996, I immediately knew this was the place for me. I came mainly because of the Asheville Storytelling Circle and bluegrass music. But I discovered the people had something special. Storytellers, retirees and the churches’ social activities welcomed me. Ecumenism in several churches was one...

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Holiday events and Christmas markets in Asheville and WNC: 2026 guide

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Holiday markets, theatrical performances, train rides and seasonal activities are scheduled across Asheville and Western North Carolina throughout November and December. The 2026 calendar includes opportunities to shop from regional artists, attend holiday productions and take part in family activities. Here are events with published...

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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...

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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 · 17h

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Asheville Businesses Recommended for Helene Recovery Grants

Asheville’s small-business recovery program recommended 434 businesses for grants of $5,000 to $75,000, moving them into pre-award review, Mountain BizWorks announced October 30th. The Asheville Recovers Together Small Business Grants Program is part of the city’s Small Business Support Program for recovery from Hurricane Helene. The recommendations followed...

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After the Vote: Tax Amendments, New Leadership and Close Races Shape WNC’s Next Chapter

WNC — November 8, 2026: Changes in Asheville’s leadership, shifts in mountain legislative districts and statewide approval of three constitutional amendments are bringing the consequences of Tuesday’s election into focus. WNC — November 8, 2026: New leadership in Asheville, changes in mountain legislative districts and voter approval...

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Prunty’s 19 Points and Free Throws lifts Western Carolina past UNC Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Jaxon Prunty scored 19 points, including a 10-of-11 night at the free-throw line, and Western Carolina held off a second-half charge from UNC Asheville to win 83-75 Saturday evening at Kimmel Arena. All five Catamount starters scored in double figures, combining for 75 of the team’s...

Cullowhee, NC · 1d

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