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Asheville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Asheville News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Asheville and Western North Carolina. From local government and business developments to community events, public safety, culture, and everything happening across Buncombe County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each weekday. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer to the Blue Ridge Mountains, or simply want to stay connected to one of America's most vibrant communities…
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Poetry in the Flow of Chronic Illness | Asheville News
Kristin Entler’s debut poetry collection, “Of Water Never Ceasing,” is a raw, tender exploration of living with cystic fibrosis—no cure, no return to “normal,”…
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Appalachian Trail, Farms, and More | Asheville News
New Appalachian Trail series drops March 31st—your ultimate guide to conquering the legendary path. Meanwhile, Henderson County proves farming thrives in the…
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Overcrowded Jails and Broken Systems | Asheville News
Buncombe County’s jail is dangerously overcrowded, housing over 500 inmates despite a safe limit of 470 — forcing cells to double as living quarters and…
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Goodwill and Neighbors Rebuild Trust | Asheville News
After a devastating fire last year that damaged Goodwill’s campus and strained ties with neighbors, both sides are now reporting cautious optimism. The blaze…
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Henderson County’s Farmland Fight | Asheville News
Henderson County, North Carolina’s top farming region west of I-77, is racing against time to save its farmland from development. With farmers like Gary…
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Orchestra Cuts and School Mergers in Asheville | Asheville News
Asheville’s school district faces a gut-wrenching choice: axe the beloved orchestra program to save $70K, sparking outrage in a town that treasures arts…
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Rob Jackson Retires After Transformative Tenure | Asheville News
Rob Jackson is stepping down as Buncombe County Schools superintendent after a transformative tenure, leaving behind a legacy of student-focused progress and…
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Orchestra Cut Sparks Community Outcry | Asheville News
Asheville City Schools just axed the middle school orchestra — citing low enrollment — but the community’s reaction was anything but silent. Board members…
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Trailblazers Documenting Every Mile | Asheville News
Amber and Joshua Niven are diving deep into the Appalachian Trail with a brand-new, mile-by-mile guide series—this time, it’s all about precision, passion, and…
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Goodwill Rebuilds Trust with Community | Asheville News
After a devastating fire at the Goodwill on Patton Avenue, community and nonprofit relations are finally improving—with better communication tackling…
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Asheville Mall Zoning Backtracks | Asheville News
Asheville’s City Council, led by Mayor Manheimer, just gutted its own development rules to give suburban zoning rights to the struggling Asheville Mall — a…
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Funding Local News and Keeping Conversations Civil | Asheville News
Local journalism’s survival hinges on community support—just five bucks a month can keep the lights on and stories flowing. Xpress is navigating funding…
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University’s Forest Clearing Gamble | Asheville News
A university is risking its reputation by moving forward with deforestation plans, despite two years of community outcry. Critics call the move hypocritical…
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Yumiko Yoshioka Returns to Asheville | Asheville News
Get ready to dive into the avant-garde at Asheville’s 16th Butoh Festival, where Japanese dance-theater legend Yumiko Yoshioka returns with her haunting solo…
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AI’s Energy Cost and Who Pays | Asheville News
AI’s rise is powered by massive, energy-guzzling data centers that demand land, water, and tax breaks—raising urgent questions about who benefits and who pays…
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Buncombe Voters Weigh Big Bond Decisions | Asheville News
Buncombe County voters face two major bond decisions on November third: $30 million for greenways and open space, and $40 million for affordable housing — both…
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Local News Needs You | Asheville News
Local news is in crisis—traditional ads can’t cover the cost of reliable reporting, so outlets are turning to their communities for direct support. It’s not…
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Local Eats, New Cookbooks, and Food Bank Boost | Asheville News
Flour’s Wall Street flagship just dropped—and it’s bigger, bolder, and way more menu than before, complete with art-filled vibes and a breakfast salad…
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Support Local Journalism Today | Asheville News
Local journalism is in crisis, and your support could be the lifeline it needs. With traditional ad revenue fading, newsrooms are turning to readers like you…
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Support Local News to Keep the Lights On | Asheville News
Local news is in crisis, and the future of your community’s voice depends on you. With ads no longer enough to keep outlets afloat, readers are being asked to…
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Diverse Voices, Shared Dialogue | Asheville News
Two longtime local commentators, Bill Branyon and Carl Mumpower, clash and collaborate in a spirited exchange that reveals how political labels often mask…
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Asheville SC’s Stadium Dilemma | Asheville News
Asheville City SC’s stadium dreams hit a major snag after UNC Asheville’s advisory committee killed their proposed 5,000-seat Millennial Campus plan, leaving…
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Asheville Trees Demand a Seat at the Table | Asheville News
Asheville’s Urban Forestry Commission is stepping up, demanding a major role in the city’s environmental planning to protect its trees and green spaces from…
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Weekend Library Closures Hit Families Hard | Asheville News
Pack Memorial Library’s weekend closure is hitting families hard—especially working parents who rely on weekends to access the kids’ section. With budget…
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Herbicide Contamination in Compost | Asheville News
Herbicide contamination in compost and manure is wreaking havoc on gardens across Western North Carolina, with toxic residues like aminopyralid persisting for…
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Swami Puri Brings Amma’s Love to Asheville | Asheville News
Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri, Amma’s senior disciple and global spiritual leader, brings his transformative message to Asheville on August 12th—free to…
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One Man's Journey Through Identity | Asheville News
Discover the raw, heartfelt journey of Alex McDonald Villarreal in “Ethnically Ambiguous,” a one-man show that evolved from a short monologue into a powerful…
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Flowers as Love Letters and Life Lessons | Asheville News
Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn’s new book, “I Have This Thing for Flowers,” is a lyrical herbarium of essays where each alphabetically arranged bloom becomes a mirror…
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My Generation Night of Iconic Bands | Asheville News
Get ready to groove under the lights at Highland Brewing’s Event Center on Friday, August 14th, as “My Generation” pays tribute to the revolutionary sounds…
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Asheville Playwrights Find Their Stage | Asheville News
Asheville’s theater scene is bursting with fresh voices—local playwrights like Travis Lowe, Rodney Smith, and Audrey Kopp are turning passion into performance…
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Woodfin’s New Directory Showcases Local Charm | Asheville News
Woodfin’s new online business directory is turning heads—and not just because it’s free. Six months into his presidency, John Kerr’s bold move spotlights over…
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Enka Trail Deal Falls Through | Asheville News
The Enka Heritage Trail project is stalled as county officials clash with the youth sports organization over land valuation—$1.6 million vs. $630,000—with…
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Baroque Meets Bluegrass in Asheville | Asheville News
Get ready for a musical fusion adventure as the Rosette Chamber Concerts launch their first season with the New Amsterdam String Band—blending baroque elegance…
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Edwards Withdraws Amid Ethics Probe | Asheville News
Congressman Chuck Edwards is pulling out of his re-election bid amid mounting pressure, citing prayer and reflection — but he’ll finish his current term. The…
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Salvation Army Pauses Shelter Services | Asheville News
Asheville’s Salvation Army is pausing its long-term homeless shelter services starting November 1 due to a funding gap, but vows to reopen by spring—thanks to…
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Sourwood Festival & Local Food News | Asheville News
Sourwood Festival returns this August in Black Mountain with honey season kickoff, live music, local brews, and a barbecue showdown — all connected by free…
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Swannanoa Sidewalks and Recovery Push | Asheville News
Buncombe County is racing against the August 4 deadline to secure nearly $19 million in federal disaster recovery funds—aimed at finally building safe…
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Who’s Really in Charge of Recovery | Asheville News
Two years after Hurricane Helene, communities like Gerton and Bat Cave are still stuck in the wreckage—federal aid has dried up, leaving locals to fend for…
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Balcony Solar Makes Power Accessible | Asheville News
Balcony solar is here — small, plug-and-play panels that let renters and homeowners slash their electricity bills without roof installations or big upfront…
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Dam at Risk: Crisis and Containment | Asheville News
A crumbling dam threatens catastrophic flooding as engineers race against time to prevent disaster, with evacuations underway and a massive repair or…
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Asheville's Parking Tax Blocked by State Law | Asheville News
Asheville’s bold plan to tax private parking—aimed at boosting transit use and funding city projects—hits a legal brick wall thanks to North Carolina’s…
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Support Local News, One Dollar at a Time | Asheville News
Local journalism’s survival hinges on YOU — and it’s simpler than you think. With ads no longer enough to keep the lights on, outlets like Xpress are turning…
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Cucumber Disease Survival Guide | Asheville News
Cucumbers are disease magnets—especially in warm, wet weather—with fungi, bacteria, and viruses wreaking havoc. Breeders have historically prioritized taste…
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Vote Them Out for North Carolina's Future | Asheville News
North Carolina’s fiscal future hangs in the balance as a growing movement calls for sweeping removal of MAGA-aligned Republican lawmakers accused of reckless…
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Duke Energy and Data Center Costs | Asheville News
North Carolina’s Attorney General is demanding Duke Energy go beyond voluntary pledges and sign a legally binding “large load tariff” to ensure data centers…
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Connecting to Place Returns with New Art | Asheville News
Don’t miss the return of Connecting to Place Two—a vibrant new art exhibition featuring 20 North Carolina artists working in clay, fiber, metal, paper, and…
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Build a Birdhouse, Save a Species | Asheville News
Bird populations in North Carolina are plummeting—some species down ten percent or more in a decade—but you can turn that around by installing simple nest…
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Outbreaks Scams and Lost Icons | Asheville News
A nasty cyclospora outbreak is turning Western North Carolina into a germ-fueled survival zone, with folks boiling lettuce and stocking up on wipes as symptoms…
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Cherokee Voices Shine at Annual Event | Asheville News
Step into the vibrant world of Cherokee storytelling at “The Way We See the World,” the Museum of the Cherokee People’s fifth annual celebration of Native…
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Mission Health Faces Compliance Crisis | Asheville News
Mission Health faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure as it risks a third year of noncompliance with its acquisition agreement, with damning findings…
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Savannah Sipping Society Brings Laughs and Bonds | Asheville News
Four Southern women stuck in life’s rut find their groove over sweet tea and questionable choices in Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s new comedy “The Savannah…
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I-26 Connector: Businesses in the Crosshairs | Asheville News
A $1.8 billion, seven-mile road overhaul in West Asheville is set to reshape the city’s landscape — but at a steep cost to local businesses. Since 1989, the…
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Asheville’s Path to Dignified Housing | Asheville News
Asheville’s homelessness crisis demands a citywide solution—not just scattered shelters but a compassionate, coordinated effort to connect people with housing…
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I-26 Connector and Local Media Struggle | Asheville News
The I-26 Connector is moving forward, stirring mixed emotions among Haywood Road businesses as they brace for change. Meanwhile, local news outlets like Xpress…
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"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
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Hendersonville Mayoral Race Deep Dive | Asheville News
Hendersonville’s mayoral race heats up as Jennifer Hensley and Jerry Smith battle for the top spot, with both agreeing on key issues like affordable housing…
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"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
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Asheville City SC: From Brews to Pro Dreams | Asheville News
From a backyard beer chat in 2016 to a rising soccer powerhouse in Asheville, this club’s journey is pure grit and grit. Starting in a lower league, they…
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Hellbender’s Comeback Story | Asheville News
Asheville’s got a major music comeback with Hellbender, a brand-new outdoor venue opening July 17th on storm-damaged land, bringing big names like Band of…
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Support Local News, One Small Donation | Asheville News
Local journalism’s survival hinges on your support—just a small monthly donation can keep vital community news alive, turning everyday readers into essential…