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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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Owen Park’s Future in Question | Asheville News
Owen Park, once a beloved community hub buzzing with activity across all ages, is facing backlash over new out-of-state plans that locals say ignore their…
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Summer Vibes and Songwriter Truths | Asheville News
Local musician Andrew Scotchie’s new summer playlist is pure vibe—perfect for lakeside lounging and global touring. With a new album dropping early next year…
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Tallboys AVL Debut Album Drops | Asheville News
Asheville’s new power trio Tallboys AVL just dropped their debut album Steady Wind and are already heating up the scene with killer harmonies, sharp lyrics…
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Finding Affordable Housing in Asheville | Asheville News
Asheville’s housing crisis hits hard—despite rent drops, studios still cost over $1,400, leaving working families, seniors, and fixed-income folks struggling…
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Smaller Buses, Smarter Transit | Asheville News
City transit leaders are exploring a bold new idea: swapping giant buses for nimble, smaller ones to make service smarter, faster, and more flexible. Inspired…
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Samantha Goff Remembered Amid Local Food News | Asheville News
Tragic loss and vibrant local food scenes collide in this episode: beloved Asheville food force Samantha Lynn Goff, 38, died after Tropical Storm Helene…
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North Carolina Boosts Home Care After Helene | Asheville News
North Carolina’s new state budget pours serious cash into home healthcare—especially for Western NC hit hard by Hurricane Helene. With seniors, disabled folks…
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Jarmusch’s Down by Law Screening | Asheville News
Get ready to experience cinematic magic—Down by Law, Jim Jarmusch’s iconic 1986 black-and-white dramedy starring Tom Waits, John Lurie, and Roberto Benigni in…
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Pack Library Closing Saturdays | Asheville News
Pack Memorial Library’s Saturday closure is hitting hard—especially for families and working folks who relied on weekend access. With no easy workaround for…
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Supporting Journalism in the New Media Age | Asheville News
Journalism’s survival hinges on your support—traditional ads are fading, so outlets are turning to readers for small, meaningful contributions. For the cost of…
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UNC Asheville South Campus Debate | Asheville News
UNC Asheville’s committee recommends moving forward with developing its South Campus woods, sparking backlash from “Save the Woods” advocates who demand full…
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Xpress Wins 9 NC Press Awards | Asheville News
Xpress just smashed it at the North Carolina Press Association awards, winning nine top honors from thousands of entries across 125 newsrooms. Brionna Dallara…
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UNC Asheville Forest at Crossroads | Asheville News
UNC Asheville’s advisory committee has shifted gears, recommending development of part of the South Campus forest to generate revenue — ditching the stadium…
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Ashley Allen Honored as MLS Hometown Hero | Asheville News
Ashley Allen, Asheville’s pioneering literacy advocate, is being honored as an MLS All-Star Hometown Hero — the first from Western North Carolina — with a…
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City Voices, Heroes, and Summer Vibes | Asheville News
City council under fire over public comment rules as residents demand fair voice; Ashley Allen, founder of Read to Succeed, honored as Hometown Hero with $30K…
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Asheville Tax Rate Forced Up | Asheville News
Asheville City Council scrambled to pass a last-minute budget fix after new state laws forced them to use outdated property values, leading to a painful…
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The Hidden Struggles of 911 Dispatchers | Asheville News
Emergency dispatchers—our unseen first responders—are drowning in stress, trauma, and burnout. Facing over 400,000 calls a year with chronic staffing…
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NC Allocates $20M to Fix or Remove Damaged Dams | Asheville News
North Carolina just dumped $20 million on aging dams wrecked by Tropical Storm Helene—mostly privately owned, high-risk structures like Ridgecrest Pond Dam…
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Buncombe’s Dams, Dispatchers, and Departures | Asheville News
Ridgecrest Pond Dam in Buncombe County is dangerously outdated, earning a “high hazard” rating — one of at least eleven western dams facing demolition or major…
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County Forced to Raise Taxes Amid State Laws | Asheville News
Buncombe County is facing a budget crisis after new state laws forced them to use outdated property values, hiking the tax rate by 18.34 cents per $100 of…
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Rob Jackson Steps Down After 34 Years | Asheville News
After four transformative years as Buncombe County Schools superintendent, Rob Jackson is stepping down — marking the end of a 34-year North Carolina education…
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Farm Tour, New Kitchens, and Free Music | Asheville News
Get ready for the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s annual Farm Tour this weekend—18 farms near Asheville offer animal meet-ups, u-pick fun…
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Craft Fair Returns with Native Art Revival | Asheville News
The Southern Highlands Craft Fair is back for its 79th year, featuring over 100 juried artists from the Appalachian region showcasing pottery, jewelry…
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WECAN Celebrates Resilience After Helene | Asheville News
WECAN is celebrating their comeback after Tropical Storm Helene with a free, sun-soaked community fest this Sunday, July 12th, themed “The Past Is a Present to…
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Plastic Free July Takes Root | Asheville News
Plastic Free July is going global — over 170 million people in nearly 200 countries are cutting out single-use plastics this month, proving small changes can…
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Compost Bugs Honey & Garden Fun | Asheville News
Get ready to buzz, compost, and garden this month—July’s packed with eco-epic events: join Danny Keaton for a black soldier fly larva composting workshop…
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RiverLink Builds Back with Nature | Asheville News
Tropical Storm Helene left Swannanoa River communities in ruins, but a local nonprofit, RiverLink, is turning disaster into resilience. With a $800K state…
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Support Local News and Keep It Civil | Asheville News
News is tough to make these days, but your small monthly donation—like the price of a fancy drink—can help keep local journalism alive. Plus, they’re asking…
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Bridge Meals Builds Community in Asheville | Asheville News
Bridge Meals is turning Asheville into a food-sharing powerhouse by connecting donors, restaurants, and vendors to deliver meals to those in need—without…
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Should UNC Asheville Save Its Forest? | Asheville News
UNC Asheville’s enrollment has plummeted 25% since 2019, prompting a bold — and controversial — plan: clear 45 acres of their beloved South Campus forest to…
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Support Local News That Matters | Asheville News
Local journalism’s survival depends on you—just $5 a month can keep vital community stories alive. This outlet’s not just asking for support, they’re building…
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Support Local News, Keep It Alive | Asheville News
Local news is struggling, but Xpress is rallying for your support—just $5 a month keeps vital community journalism alive. They’re asking listeners to help…
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Beyond the Vegan Hype | Asheville News
The Westboro Vegan Church’s fiery critiques miss the mark—most farm animals live rich, cared-for lives on non-industrial farms, far better than the harsh…
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A New Hope for Kids in Crisis | Asheville News
A new lifeline for kids in crisis: Asheville’s Caiyalynn Burrell Child Crisis Center, named after a twelve-year-old who died from bullying-related trauma…
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Vaccine Mandates and City Firings | Asheville News
Asheville fires five employees who refused COVID vaccines or tests — a move now reversed — sparking wider debate over public health mandates, local resistance…
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Organic Salons, Quilt Returns, Farm Bonds | Asheville News
Hair salons across Western North Carolina are going all-organic, ditching chemical-laden products to protect both clients and stylists—part of a growing…
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Crisis Center for Youth Opens in Asheville | Asheville News
A new child crisis center in Asheville, named after Caiyalynn Burrell, offers a safe, supportive space for young people in psychiatric emergencies—and connects…
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TVA’s Energy Pivot Sparks Debate | Asheville News
TVA’s bold new energy roadmap for the next 25 years is sparking debate: ditching solar for more nuclear, gas, and coal as federal incentives fade and demand…
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Asheville’s Gentrification Crisis Escalates | Asheville News
Asheville’s rent surge of 22% and sudden legal threats to silence residents’ online complaints are igniting fierce backlash against gentrification, exposing…
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Asheville Brews, July Festivities, and Local Challenges | Asheville News
Beer lovers, rejoice—Erik Lars Myers and Sarah Ficke, authors of the new North Carolina craft beer guide, are hitting the Asheville scene with deep dives into…
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Embassy Suites Hearing Pushed Back | Asheville News
Embassy Suites hotel plans hit a snag as City Council’s public hearing gets postponed—thanks to Councilmember Brian Haynes missing the meeting, a common move…
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Local Music, Grants, and Museum Change | Asheville News
Hustle Souls drop their debut album ‘Colors’—a major milestone for the local indie-pop and soul band—while artist Ian Ridenhour celebrates the release of his…
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Counties Must Manage Growth Traffic | Asheville News
Buncombe County’s finger-pointing at NCDOT for traffic woes misses the real culprit: the county itself, by approving growth without updating land use policies…
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Asheville’s Fiery Food Month | Asheville News
Asheville’s food scene is sizzling with heat—literally—with Heritage Fire’s return, a live-fire culinary tour hitting 13 cities, featuring local ingredients…
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Vets Who Built More Than Careers | Asheville News
Veterans in all shapes and roles—doctors, lawyers, Navy mechanics—show us what true capability looks like: hands-on, fearless, and endlessly resourceful. From…
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Craft Your Own Signature Scent | Asheville News
Ever wonder why certain smells instantly whisk you back in time? That’s because scent taps straight into memory and emotion. Now, take it further: craft your…
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Wayne Wambles Returns to Brewing | Asheville News
Wayne Wambles, ex-head brewer of Cigar City, is back—and this time, he’s running the show at his new brewery, Griffon & Sphynx, in Brevard. Crafting every beer…
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Hazelwood Map Project Festival | Asheville News
Hazelwood’s history is about to go viral—literally! Join Hazelwood Proud as they unveil their epic Map Project, a community-driven masterpiece chronicling the…
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Veteran Finds Purpose After Service | Asheville News
A Marine vet who spent ten years in service, guarding embassies and forging deep bonds, found civilian life isolating and directionless—until a simple…
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Legacy of War and Local News | Asheville News
Found my grandfather’s WWI dog tags and my uncle’s Korean War B-52 photo—moments that made me reflect on lost stories and the quiet legacy of those who served…
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Where Art and Sound Entangle | Asheville News
George Trouble’s new album Entanglement blurs the lines between visual art and music, revealing how painting sparks songwriting and vice versa. Released July…
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Free Shakespeare Show You Can't Miss | Asheville News
Get ready to laugh, swoon, and maybe squirm—free live theater is back with a bang! “The Taming of the Shrew” is hitting the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre every…
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Support Local News and Build Community | Asheville News
Local news is struggling to survive without traditional funding, so outlets are asking listeners to chip in just five bucks a month to keep journalism…
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Buncombe Rejects Data Center Push | Asheville News
Buncombe County is at a crossroads as a push for massive data centers gains momentum, sparking fierce local resistance. Critics fear environmental devastation…
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R.E.M. Tribute Night in Asheville | Asheville News
Celebrate 45 years of R.E.M. with a special tribute show at The Grey Eagle this Saturday, July 11th, where Asheville’s finest—including Pinkeye as Twisted…
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The Absurdity of War Through a Veteran's Eyes | Asheville News
A Vietnam veteran, echoing his father’s sacrifice on D-Day, reflects with haunting clarity on the absurdity and tragedy of war—sending young men into jungles…
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Asheville’s Beer Boom and Teen Work Crisis | Asheville News
Asheville’s beer scene is exploding—with Wicked Weed Brewing launching a new brewhouse, The Oyster House brewpub from the Klingel brothers hitting West…
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The First Miss America from Asheville | Asheville News
At just 19, Maria Beale Fletcher stunned the nation by becoming the first—and only—North Carolinian to win Miss America in 1962, sparking a statewide…
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The First Miss America from Asheville | Asheville News
At just 19, Maria Beale Fletcher stunned the nation by becoming the first—and only—North Carolinian to win Miss America in 1962, sparking a statewide…
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Affordable Weekend Fun Local Style | Asheville News
This weekend’s all about cheap, local fun—live music, spooky vibes, art, and outdoor adventures—all without breaking the bank. Harvest Records celebrates 9…