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

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Asheville, NC · 8d

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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...

Asheville, NC · 3d
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Bears breaking into Asheville homes at alarming rate

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Black bears getting into trash cans is nothing new in Asheville. But some are taking things a lot further, breaking into homes and even ripping doors and windows off their frames. And a state wildlife biologist says the problem is getting worse. Ashley Hobbs, a...

Asheville, NC · 12d
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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 · 1d
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Franklin holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first all-inclusive playground

FRANKLIN, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Franklin has opened its first all-inclusive playground, giving children who may have mobility challenges a place to play. The project was funded through a $500,000 grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, which the town was required to match, contributing $500,000 to the $1 million project.

Franklin, NC · 3d

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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.

Waynesville, NC · 3d

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'Soft-hand–strong-hand' homelessness plan would include services, penalties

HENDERSONVILLE – The city unveiled the early outline of a two-pronged approach to addressing homelessness at its Nov. 5 City Council meeting. Many details are yet to be hammered out but the city plans to adopt a program to promote and expand services for people on the street and likely add penalties for living or sleeping on public property. The draft Unhoused Strategic Plan aims to reduce and prevent homelessness by addressing its root causes, improve quality of life for those on the street and expand public-private partnerships. A draft Camping Ordinance proposes enacting a $50 ticket and/or making staying on the street an arrestable criminal offense. This “soft-hand – strong-hand” strategy, as multiple city officials called it, is meant to combine outreach and legal accountability, they said. The Hendersonville Police Department had 93 encounters with people living on the street from July through October, most of them at night or in the early morning, Budget Management Analyst Jennifer Floyd told Council. The city typically has an average of around 140 people with nowhere to live, though that number spiked to around 600 in January 2025, soon after Tropical Storm Helene, Floyd said. The city plans to conduct a point

Hendersonville, NC · 3d

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The Unassuming BBQ Joint In North Carolina That’s So Delicious It Impressed A President

There’s a brick building in Arden, North Carolina where the smoke rolls out into the parking lot like it’s trying to recruit people off the highway. It worked on a sitting president, so imagine what it can do to someone who just got off a ten hour car ride.

Arden, NC · 13d

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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 · 2d

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NCDOT: I-40 lane closures planned in Canton for drainage work

CANTON, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — Lane closures will be in place for the week of Nov. 9-13 on Interstate 40 in Canton, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). According to a Nov. 6 news release, a contractor with the NCDOT will be closing the inside lanes of...

Canton, NC · 3d

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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 · 1d

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WCU early voting site ranks second statewide in turnout increase

Western Carolina University’s new early voting site at the Health and Human Sciences Building has the second highest percentage increase in voter turnout of any early voting site in North Carolina during the 2026 midterm election, according to a new analysis by political science professor Chris Cooper. The site...

Cullowhee, NC · 15h

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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Hendersonville

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Simon Gurdal celebrated his 100th birthday Sunday at the Elks Lodge in Hendersonville, surrounded by friends and family. Gurdal was just 17 when he joined Belgium’s Brigade Piron to fight alongside the Allies during World War II. He was wounded during the war, telling News 13, “On my way back, a German sniper shot me with his machine gun. I got a bullet in my hand and a bullet in my foot.”

Hendersonville, 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 · 14h

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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...

Mills River, NC · 1d

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Hendersonville Green Drinks to Examine Data Center Development November 12th

Hendersonville Green Drinks will focus on data center development during a November 12th program at The Local Table. The gathering, titled “Data Centers – Risks and Best Practices,” will take place at 1307 7th Avenue East in Hendersonville. Megan Kimball will examine the environmental impacts of data...

Hendersonville, NC · 1d

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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...

North Carolina · 1d

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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 · 1d