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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...

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FOX Carolina

Convicted felon sentenced for armed robbery at Buncombe County car wash

ASHEVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announced that a man on post-release supervision has been sentenced for an armed robbery that happened at a car wash in May. Zamar Vaequan Scott, 24, pleaded guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a...

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Midterm Election Results Are In

The city of Asheville will have a new Mayor in January of 2027 after a landslide victory by Kim Roney over incumbent Mayor Esther Manheimer. Roney finished with 58.2% of the vote compared to Manheimer's 41%. Manheimer and Roney ran against one another 4 years ago with Manheimer coming out...

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Conflict on the quad in response to protest by Missouri church

The chaos on the quad could not be ignored last Thursday afternoon as protestors from North Hinds Church lined the sidewalk up to the library, sparking a debate of ideology between protestors and students. “I think if they actually wanted to convince anyone of anything about God, they could just...

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Driver dies after medical emergency behind the wheel

A medical emergency caused a driver to lose control of his vehicle and crash into a light pole on Tunnel Road in east Asheville on Oct. 25. The driver later died at Mission Hospital. Nicholas Emilios Papanastasiou, 66, was traveling west in a 2025 Mini Cooper when he suffered the...

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UPDATE: Kim Roney unseats Esther Manheimer as Asheville mayor

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Kim Roney defeated longtime Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer in Tuesday’s election, ending Manheimer’s 13 years as mayor and setting the stage for a change in leadership at City Hall. Roney received 24,756 votes, or 58.28%, to Manheimer’s 17,418 votes, or 41.01%, according to...

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Christmas parades and tree-lighting ceremonies in Asheville and WNC: 2026 schedule

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Christmas parades and tree-lighting ceremonies will bring holiday celebrations to places across Western North Carolina in November and December. Communities are planning events featuring marching bands, decorated floats, music, visits with Santa Claus and seasonal activities. Here are confirmed events for the 2026 holiday season,...

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9 North Carolina Farms Where You Skip the Grocery Store and Buy Beef Straight From the Pasture

The first time I pulled up a gravel drive and saw the cows grazing just past the farm store, I wondered if a steak could really taste that different. It can. Across North Carolina, family farms sell beef right where it was raised, often for prices that beat the supermarket. Grab a cooler, clear some freezer space, and come meet the farms that turn a simple grocery run into a country road trip.

North Carolina · 1d

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Black Mountain chooses fresh slate with Williams, Richardson and Milton

Local voters opted for a new direction, Nov. 3, as a trio of challengers were elected to serve on the Black Mountain Town Council. Brittany Williams and John Richardson will each serve a full term on the governing body, while Cheryl Milton was successful in her campaign to fill the final two years of an unexpired term.

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Asheville Homes Are Sitting Longer as List Prices Cool

Asheville homes sat on the market longer and prices cooled faster than the national pace, giving buyers more time and room to negotiate.

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North Carolina Weekend

Celebrate the flavors of fall across North Carolina. Enjoy modern Chinese cuisine at The Majestic in Asheville, Thai favorites at Nai Thai 2 in Goldsboro and seasonal Italian cooking at Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro.

North Carolina · 1d

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MCHP Spruce Pine Health Center Grand Opening

Friday, November 6th is the grand opening of Mountain Community Health Partnership’s new headquarters in Spruce Pine. The new location is an integrated health clinic providing expanded primary care, behavioral health, an in-house pharmacy. The 20,000-square-foot building marks a milestone in MCHP’s commitment to providing healthcare services in the region. This expansion establishes MCHP’s new Spruce Pine Health Center, which joins existing MCHP locations: Bakersville, Burnsville, and Celo Health Centers, and the Bakersville Dental Clinic. MCHP has been dedicated to providing compassionate, community-based rural health care since 1947.

Spruce Pine, NC · 1d

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Seven North Carolina Country Cookin’ Restaurants Where Thanksgiving-Style Plates Are Served Year-Round

Why wait until November for turkey, dressing, and a pile of sweet potato casserole? Across North Carolina, from the mountains around Asheville and Cherokee to Raleigh, Charlotte, and small Piedmont towns, a handful of country cooking spots keep the holiday plate on the menu all year. Some serve it every...

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Southeastern Orthopedics & Spine adds five physicians, expands care in Western North Carolina

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Southeastern Orthopedics & Spine has added five physicians to its practice this fall, expanding specialty care options for patients in Asheville and across Western North Carolina. The physicians bring experience in spine surgery, sports medicine, shoulder conditions, pain management and joint replacement. All five are...

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Things to do in Asheville and WNC: Nov. 6-8

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The first full weekend of November offers several opportunities to connect with local artists, support community organizations and spend time outdoors across Western North Carolina. In Weaverville, artists will open their studios to visitors for the fall Art Safari, while downtown Mars Hill and Asheville...

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Max Patch makes a comeback

Five years ago, a messy maze of tents, trash and eroded footpaths shrouded the stunning views and natural habitats of Max Patch. Now, after years of restoration efforts and a longstanding camping ban, the iconic grassy bald has made a comeback. Where litter and discarded gear once dotted the ridge, native plants have taken root and rare birds have come back to roost.

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Man wanted for murder flees scene of break-in, leading to foot and air search

Buncombe County deputies are searching for a man who ran from officers when responding to a break-in in Arden. A foot, drone and helicopter search immediately following the incident were unsuccessful. Deputies got a call for a breaking and entering in progress shortly after noon Oct. 26 at a residence...

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Asheville planners want answers on housing changes

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville is working on a major overhaul of its zoning regulations, but some city planning commissioners worry that waiting for the process to finish could mean missing opportunities to create more housing. The question is whether the city should make smaller changes now or hold...

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UNC Asheville named among NC’s prestigious colleges

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — UNC Asheville is getting recognition in a new report highlighting some of North Carolina’s most prestigious colleges and universities, and much of the attention centers on something students don’t have to wait until graduate school to experience: conducting original research. The university is...

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