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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....

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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.

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828 Scoreboard: Week 12 of high school football

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The regular season is in the books, and Western North Carolina high school football teams turned their attention to the playoffs Friday night, Nov. 6. After 11 weeks of football, the stakes were higher as area teams began their postseason runs, hoping to keep their seasons alive and move one step closer to a state championship.

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COMMENTARY: The Fairgrounds: You can’t always get what you want

Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C. Ask around. We love our land. Or maybe we would say our Creator’s land. Land ownership is sort of a thing brought over by migrants from other countries. Indigenous peoples were more about occupation, survival, and the practicalities of living than those who came on ships with a bent toward materialism. And our occupations fit our needs, which in turn satisfied our wants, which were mostly to provide sustenance for our family and tribes, and to live in peace pursuing the simple pleasures of life: hunting, fishing, singing, dancing, storytelling, and fellowship.

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NC property tax amendment raises concerns over local services

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina voters have approved a constitutional amendment giving state lawmakers greater authority to limit local property tax increases. But as Republicans prepare to move forward with a plan, local leaders warn the restrictions could leave counties struggling to pay for essential public services.

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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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Waynesville welcomes familiar face as new town manager: 'It truly is a homecoming'

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Waynesville's nationwide search for a new town manager has ended with the familiar face of former assistant town manager Amie Owens. With a longstanding history of working in government, Owens started her career as the deputy clerk and executive assistant to the Haywood county manager, shifting to municipal government in 2014.

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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.

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First-ever Veterans Day 5K event draws around 200-plus runners

MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — Veterans Day is on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and events are already taking place in western North Carolina. On Sunday, Nov. 8, the Veterans Healing Farm in Mills River hosted its inaugural 5K. Every dollar raised will support the farm's free programs for veterans and...

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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.

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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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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...

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WCU’s CATalyst Clinic aims to break down barriers to care in Haywood County

WCU’s School of Nursing has launched a new clinic in Haywood County aimed at helping uninsured and underinsured residents access health care while connecting them with long-term providers. The CATalyst Clinic officially opened Oct. 7 through a partnership between Western Carolina University and Wider Circle, a community organization based...

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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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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.

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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...

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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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