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Freezing temperatures, snow at higher elevations coming to western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The coldest air of the season and the first accumulating snow at higher elevations are expected by the end of this week. A powerful cold front will plow through western North Carolina, with temperatures starting to drop Thursday, bottoming out around freezing by Friday morning.

Asheville, NC · 11h
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Thousands of Buncombe County seniors could face Medicare changes, local nonprofit steps up

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — With thousands of Buncombe County residents facing Medicare plan changes next year, a local nonprofit is offering a free class to help seniors navigate their coverage options online as demand for counseling grows. An analysis of federal Medicare data by Medicare On Main found...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d
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FOX Carolina

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Driver charged after pedestrian killed in crash in western NC, troopers say

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reports a driver has been arrested after a pedestrian was killed in a crash on Monday. Richard Tener, 45, is facing a charge of driving while impaired. Troopers responded to Old Leicester Highway near Foster Estate Drive. A...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d
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wnctimes.com

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I-40 Inside Lanes to Close in Canton November 9–13 for Drainage Work

Canton -- November 8, 2026: Drivers traveling Interstate 40 near Incinerator Road should prepare for inside-lane closures from 7 p.m. Monday, November 9, through noon Friday, November 13, 2026, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Canton -- November 8, 2026: Drivers traveling Interstate 40 near Incinerator Road should...

Canton, NC · 2d
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FOX Carolina

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Swain County officials warn of visible flames, smoke during controlled burn

SWAIN COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Swain County Emergency Management announced a controlled burn on Tuesday morning. Officials said that during the controlled burn-off at Thompson Gas on Main Street, residents and motorists may notice flames, smoke, or other visible activity. Controlled burn-offs are an important part of maintaining safe...

Swain County, NC · 19h

Asheville Citizen-Times

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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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Opinion: Oblivious drivers include those running into cops

At some point in our lives, we’re all terrible drivers. A moment of inattention, a touch of road rage, a rush to get to an appointment that makes us drive like jerks. But generally speaking, we behave ourselves around cop cars. Unless we just don’t see them, of course.

Asheville, NC · 2d

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Empty shoes to honor lives lost on Asheville-area roads

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Empty pairs of shoes will serve as a reminder of lives lost on North Carolina roads when law enforcement officers, safety advocates and community members gather in Asheville on Sunday, Nov. 15. The remembrance comes as traffic deaths have declined in Buncombe County and across...

Buncombe County, NC · 1d

Daily Mail

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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 · 2d

theonefeather.com

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This Week’s Flowerbed Project: The Welch Family, THIP/EBCI Communications

CHEROKEE, N.C.— EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has instituted a flowerbed project as part of the Tribal Health Improvement Plan (THIP). There are nine tribal programs and groups participating in the project. Throughout the month of November, the One Feather will feature each of those groups and their flowerbeds. This article features the flowerbed at Whitewater Landing created by the Welch family, and the flowerbed at the roundabout created by the THIP team and EBCI Communications.

Cherokee, NC · 1d

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 · 12h

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No power, no heat? How to stay warm safely

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina is heading for a blast of cold air later this week, with temperatures expected to tumble into the 20s and snow possible in the higher elevations. The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will move through Thursday, bringing some of...

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 · 1d

WLOS.com

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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

The Yadkin Ripple

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Rams ride back-to-back wins into postseason clash with Swain County

BOONVILLE — Starmount’s football team has caught fire at the right time of the season, reeling off back-to-back wins in dominant fashion to position itself as a serious postseason threat heading into November. The Rams opened the stretch with a 28-7 victory over Wilkes Central on Oct. 23, piling up 161 rushing yards and 68 yards through the air in a physical, wire-to-wire performance. Starmount’s defense was equally stout, holding the Eagles to a single score and setting the tone for what was to come. One week later on Oct. 30, the Rams were even more imposing, steamrolling Ashe County 53-0 in a shutout that was never in doubt. Starmount exploded for 19 first-quarter points and piled on 21 more in the second, taking a commanding 40-0 lead into halftime before coasting to the finish. Quarterback D. Best went 7 of 15 for 88 yards and a touchdown against the Rams’ pass rush-tested defense. Running back K. Williams was the workhorse on the ground, carrying 10 times for 122 yards and a score. Wide receiver H. Brown contributed two receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown in the blowout. The Starmount defense was flawless, surrendering zero points against Ashe County

Boonville, NC · 2d

Food & Wine

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He Skipped School to Eat Street Food — Then Built a James Beard Award-Winning Restaurant

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 30 of Tinfoil Swans, a podcast from Food & Wine. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Listen and follow on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. On this episode. Meherwan Irani used to skip school for street food. Now the chef behind the James Beard...

Asheville, NC · 20h

WLOS.com

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After Helene destroyed her salon, Asheville business owner rebuilds with a new vision

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — When Helene flooded Caitlyn Patch's salon in Biltmore Village, the damage went far beyond the loss of a business. Six employees lost their jobs overnight, and Patch was left trying to figure out what would come next. The water inside her original salon on Thompson...

Asheville, NC · 1d

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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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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 · 2d

WLOS.com

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Asheville nonprofit reaches milestone of 4 million diapers distributed

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville-based diaper bank Babies Need Bottoms announced it has distributed 4 million diapers, marking a major milestone and highlighting the ongoing need in western North Carolina. The nonprofit said that although diapers are essential to children's health and care, they are not covered by SNAP...

Asheville, NC · 1d