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River Arts District streets set to have lower speed limits

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow) — Visitors to Asheville’s River Arts District will notice new signs soon — for lower speed limits on three streets. According to the City of Asheville, these new speed limits were recently approved and were based on traffic engineering reviews. The city said it’s...

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We Found 10 North Carolina Breakfast Spots That Make A Cold Morning Feel Special

One North Carolina diner on my list never locks its doors, not even at 3 AM. It serves scratch comfort food around the clock in a space styled like an old railroad car. Then I learned another spot hands out free coffee while you wait for a table. Free coffee for waiting?

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Asheville Citizen-Times

'Historic bloodbath' for Republicans forces change at NC legislature

The startling gains for Democrats in North Carolina’s 2026 midterms, according to Michael Bitzer , were largely driven by dissatisfaction over Republican President Donald Trump. But what happens to North Carolina’s government in 2028, he believes, will largely be up to state legislators themselves. Bitzer, director of the Center for North Carolina Politics and Public Service at Catawba College, shared his analysis of the recent election during a Nov. 12 event hosted by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce at The Restoration Asheville. Like most midterms, he said, 2026 could be considered a referendum on the president and his party. Yet the results were nearly unprecedented, he continued, calling them a “historic bloodbath” for Republicans. The last time midterm voters moved toward Democrats so strongly was 1974, following the resignation of Republican President Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal. Voters in each of North Carolina’s 100 counties, noted Bitzer, supported Democratic Senator-Elect Roy Cooper more strongly this year than they backed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in 2024. Cooper ended up winning his race against Republican Michael Whatley by nearly 20 percentage points. The vote shares across all Democratic candidates in both state House and Senate elections were more than

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Convicted felon’s claims of innocence to Excel College students clash with court records

In Nicholas Dimitris’ telling, his journey from Asheville pastor and real estate developer to federal inmate 26895-058 resulted from threats by the FBI and government prosecutors. He portrays himself as an innocent victim. It’s a story Dimitris has told to successive classes at Excel College, a small Christian school...

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Paradigm shift: NC county sues Florida company to get land back

Yancey County is suing to recoup the land it handed over last year to a mysteriously dormant solar energy company. Florida-based Paradigm Energy and Storage promised to build a headquarters and manufacturing facility in Burnsville, but so far no work has been done on the 84.5-acre industrial site deeded to it by the county in 2025.

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Firehouse Subs serves up more than great sandwiches in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — In Western North Carolina, community means looking out for neighbors and supporting those who serve. For Firehouse Subs, that spirit of service is part of the brand’s identity. Known for its hearty sandwiches and firehouse-inspired roots, Firehouse Subs has built a reputation around satisfying meals and a broader commitment to helping communities.

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Mayor Manheimer, Council Member Smith bid farewell after election defeat

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer said goodbye during Asheville City Council's Nov. 10 meeting, closing out more than a decade of leadership in the city. “I know that all of you love this city as much as I do, and you're going to do great work...

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Asheville approves RiverLink plan for former ice house site

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A piece of Asheville’s industrial past could soon have a new purpose, this time as a place for people to enjoy nature along the French Broad River. Asheville City Council voted Tuesday, Nov. 10, to authorize a 15-year lease with RiverLink for the former...

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Code Purple shelter season begins as cold weather approaches

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care (CoC) has officially initiated the 2026-27 Code Purple Emergency Shelter season, according to the city of Asheville. Code Purple is a community initiative that provides emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness during cold or wintry weather. The announcement comes as...

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Ashe Post & Times

High Country Council of Governments presents awards at 51st annual banquet

BOONE — On Oct. 16, High Country Council of Governments held its annual awards ceremony at the Grandview Ballroom on Appalachian State University’s campus to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions by elected officials, local government employees, and advisory committee members. The High Country Council of Governments (HCCOG) is a regional organization dedicated to serving and supporting local governments in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties. Award winners were nominated by elected and appointed officials from the seven-county region. Mayor of Jefferson Peter Eller was selected as the 2026 Outstanding Local Elected Official in the High Country region. This award honors outstanding service and leadership to the community. This award is voted on by managers, administrators, staff, and local elected officials in the region. Few people know the Town of Jefferson as well as Peter Eller, and few have given more of themselves to it. A lifelong Jefferson resident, his service to the town began before he was old enough to vote: his very first summer job, taken in high school just after he earned his driver's license, was working for the Town of Jefferson. Decades later, he returned to lead it. Mayor Eller spent 35 years with

Jefferson, NC · 21h

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Cold Front Drops Asheville Feels-Like Temperatures to 39 Degrees While Charlotte Holds 66 as Coldest Air Since Last Winter Arrives by Friday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A strong cold front is set to bring a sharp temperature drop to the Southern Appalachians, starting in the mountains Thursday afternoon. Wind will make it feel like the upper 30s in the high country while areas outside the mountains stay near 60 degrees. The cold air spreads across the wider region Thursday night, and everyone will feel it by Friday.

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Gingerbread competition judge is a familiar face for Food Network fans

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Rabiha Sami has been a competitor on Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge and Holiday Wars and also on Magnolia Network’s Gingerbread Land, and when she was asked to be a judge for the 2026 National Gingerbread Competition, she jumped at the chance. She...

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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...

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Marine veteran shares story of war, addiction and recovery in Asheville

ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS) — More than 16 million veterans live in the United States, including more than 14,000 in Buncombe County, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. One of those local veterans is Kevin Rumley, a Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient chosen as the keynote speaker for Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Charles George VA Medical Center. He hopes sharing how war, addiction and recovery changed his life will resonate with all generations and show how service can continue long after leaving the military.

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Madison County Veterans Park officially opens with ribbon-cutting on Veterans Day

MARSHALL, N.C. (WLOS) — County government officials held a ribbon-cutting and Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 for the Madison County Veterans Park. The VFW Post 5483, American Legion Post 317 and elected officials across the county participated in Wednesday’s ceremony, which included bell tolling, “Taps,” wreath laying and a service medley.

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MCHP Spruce Pine Health Center Grand Opening

Mountain Community Health Partnership (MCHP) celebrated the grand opening of its new Spruce Pine Health Center on Friday, November 6, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s longstanding commitment to accessible, comprehensive healthcare for rural communities in Western North Carolina. Located at 13394 S. Highway 226 in Spruce Pine,...

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Mission Health gives Helpmate $35,000 to aid domestic violence survivors

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Mission Health is giving Helpmate $35,000 to support domestic violence survivors in western North Carolina. The contribution includes a $25,000 grant from the HCA Healthcare Foundation and a $10,000 Nurses’ Choice Award. The donation was announced during “Shifting Ground: A Community Conversation on the...

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Asheville approves lease with RiverLink to turn vacant lot into nature preserve

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville leaders have authorized a 15-year lease agreement with RiverLink to turn a vacant lot in the River Arts District into a nature-led preserve. City council members unanimously approved the measure at Tuesday’s meeting, allowing the city manager to execute the lease agreement for the...

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New Medicaid requirements set for 2027 raise concerns amid rising insurance costs

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — New Medicaid requirements are approaching, raising concerns about how changes to healthcare coverage could affect patients across western North Carolina. For many families, the cost of health insurance is already becoming difficult to manage. "We've seen folks who went from paying $150 last year, their...

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RADFest returns with free musical shuttles, pet adoptions and business boost

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — With colorful murals and artwork around every corner, Asheville’s River Arts District is already hard to miss. But, with hundreds of artists filling the streets this weekend, it’ll be even harder. The third annual RADFest, which organizers call the district’s biggest event of...