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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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Buncombe School Board Meeting June 19
Buncombe County Board of Education’s Policy Committee meets June 19, 2025, at 9 AM in Asheville — public welcome, but no comment allowed. Bring your curiosity…
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Pardee Health Reopens Critical Services
Pardee Health is cautiously reopening key services after a major shutdown, with the Fleming Street pharmacy now filling emergency prescriptions and the Cancer…
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Restaurant Workers on the Brink
Restaurant workers are stuck in a decades-old pay system that still caps base wages at just $2.50 an hour, relying on tips to make ends meet — a setup that’s…
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Asheville Food Scene Shifts
Asheville’s food scene is shifting fast—affordable holiday meals, shuttered lunch spots, new booze rules helping distillers, and women breaking into butchery…
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Asheville’s Vegan Holiday Revolution
Asheville’s plant-based scene is exploding this holiday season, with restaurants and grocers serving up inventive vegan Thanksgiving mains—not just sides. From…
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Asheville Votes on Fluoride
Asheville is rallying against adding fluoride to its water, arguing it’s a neurotoxin and should be a personal choice—not a public mandate. Residents…
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WCU Funds Future School Leaders
Western Carolina University just landed over $738,000 in state funding to supercharge its Principal Fellows program — part of a $4 million six-year initiative…
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Asheville’s Newest Eats and Drinks
Asheville’s food scene is heating up with new spots, bold flavors, and big dreams. Small Terrain launches later this year to bring DIY urban homesteading…
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Lima Talks Fuel Local Energy Plans
Lima’s climate talks ended without collapse, offering a crucial, if small, step toward global climate action—and that ripple effect matters right here at home…
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UNC Asheville Cares Amid Helene
UNC Asheville is rallying to keep students safe as Tropical Storm Helene lingers — with dwindling supplies, no power or internet, and a full campus closure…
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Radioactive Waste and Energy Futures
Radioactive waste shipments from Canada could soon pass through Western North Carolina en route to a South Carolina disposal site, sparking legal and public…
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Studios Rebuild Through Community
When the music industry shifts, small studios don’t just adapt—they reinvent themselves through community. Echo Mountain’s near-collapse sparked a grassroots…
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George Masa and the Spirit of Appalachia
George Masa, the visionary photographer who captured Appalachia’s soul between 1910 and 1930, is sparking renewed fascination. His hauntingly beautiful…
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Big Deal Oatmeal’s Local Food Rise
Big Deal Oatmeal’s journey from a home kitchen to Blue Ridge Food Ventures marks a major win for local food innovation, proving that smart incubators like WNC…
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Gliders, Bugs, and Big Ivy
Skydivers of the soul soar above Mount Mitchell in motorless gliders, chasing wind waves to break altitude records. Meanwhile, city leaders weigh economic…
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Winter Storm Fern and Asheville Updates
Winter Storm Fern is bearing down on Buncombe County, with officials warning that even a quarter inch of ice can cause major disruptions — prepare now…
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Chimney Rock Rebuilds with Heart
Chimney Rock Village is rising from the ashes two years after Tropical Storm Helene, with reconstruction underway and visitors returning in droves. While roads…
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Feed Kids When School’s Out
Kids in Yancey County could go hungry over the weekend—until now. Feed-a-Child Yancey is teaming up with Beverly-Hanks for a big food drive on Thursday, July…
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Pickleball, Pride, and Post-Hurricane Hope
Pickleball’s exploding in Asheville, courts packed with all ages—no fad, just pure fun. Meanwhile, towns battered by Hurricane Helene are rallying back…
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Asheville Transit Shifts Focus
Asheville’s transit leaders are ditching the “bus on every street” model in favor of faster, more reliable service that actually moves people — with support…
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WNC Food Economy on the Rise
Big moves are shaking up Western North Carolina’s food scene as WNC FoodWorks and Blue Ridge Food Ventures drive local growth—with Big Deal Oatmeal’s facility…
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Asheville Thrives This Summer
Asheville’s summer tourism is booming despite economic uncertainty, with locals and visitors alike spending big. City council approves funding for…
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Food-Focused Camps for Kids This Summer
Asheville’s summer camps are serving up serious food fun this year, letting kids dig in the dirt, raise animals, and bake from scratch—all while discovering…
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Hospital Crisis, Roadkill Harvest, Museum Rejoice
A hospital faces mounting criticism over staffing shortages and preventable deaths, while outdoors enthusiasts safely harvest roadkill for eco-friendly…
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Local Leaders and Creative Voices Shape Our Future
Local leaders are making environmental priorities front and center in their campaigns, from river restoration and green energy to tackling toxic chemicals and…
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Reviving Downtown Through Community Stories
Downtown Asheville is buzzing with fresh ideas to reignite its heartbeat—thanks to a bold collaboration between local business leaders and urban planners. With…
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Local Crowdfunding Turns Dreams Into Reality
In Western North Carolina, local crowdfunding is turning dreams into reality—musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs are rallying their communities to fund…
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Asheville Budget Boosts Housing and Recovery
Asheville’s new $275.8 million budget marks a $20 million leap, with a slightly lowered but still steep property tax rate, narrowly approved 4-3 after a tense…
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Mermaid Parade Returns as Marshall Heals
Marshall’s beloved Mermaid Parade is back—and brighter than ever—after a rain-soaked hiatus last year due to Tropical Storm Helene. On June sixth, streets…
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Solar Power and Batteries for Resilient WNC
Western North Carolina is pivoting to solar-powered microgrids and battery storage to rebuild disaster resilience after Tropical Storm Helene, with $5 million…
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Farm Fresh Moves and Local Theater
Local farms are thriving thanks to The Aggregate Table, a new hub spotlighting Leicester-grown produce and fostering farmer collaboration. Meanwhile, a fresh…
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Hemp Industry in Flux Amid New Rules
Buncombe County’s hemp industry braces for a major overhaul as new federal THC limits threaten to shutter operations, force layoffs, and stall growth—while…
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Asheville Downtown Revives with New Energy
Asheville’s downtown is bouncing back with fresh energy—new events, storytelling initiatives, and construction support are helping businesses thrive. A…
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Hemp Industry on Edge Before November
Federal hemp rules set for November twelfth could erase nearly all THC-derived products like delta-eight and CBD, threatening 98% of current market offerings…
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Asheville’s Campus Plans and Sky Sounds
UNC Asheville’s Millennial Campus committee is pushing forward with a South Campus development plan focused on housing and mixed-use spaces—despite lingering…
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Asheville’s Forgotten Financial Collapse
In the 1930s, Asheville and Buncombe County plunged into a catastrophic financial collapse, carrying the highest per capita debt in the nation—a speculative…
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Keep Dog Paws Safe in Hot Weather
Keep your pup’s paws safe this summer—before you head out, do the seven-second test: if your hand can’t stay on the pavement for seven seconds, it’s too hot…
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America’s Hidden Histories and Living Legacies
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, history comes alive across the nation—from Liberty Tree seedlings in Maryland to the Valley Forge Flag and aviation…
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Public Concerns on Gas, Elections, and Security
Americans are sounding the alarm on rising gas prices, election integrity, and the looming threat of socialism reshaping the Democratic Party — all while…
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Asheville Safety and Infrastructure Alerts
Asheville’s safety concerns are escalating as women report ongoing harassment by a local man, while a convicted sex offender with a 20-year history faces fresh…
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EVs Aren't Green Enough
Electric cars may be the future, but their rise hides a darker truth: the minerals powering them often come from regions plagued by child labor and human…
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Bodies, Bikes, and Relief Across the Carolinas
A chilling 911 call in Buncombe County uncovered three bodies in a Fairview home, while first responders across the Carolinas gear up for the final day of the…
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Inside the Fracturing GOP and Supreme Court Shifts
Inside the GOP, whispers are growing that the Iran deal could be a costly mistake. As the Supreme Court weighs cases that could redefine presidential power…
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Roundup AI Nuclear and PFAS Fallout
The Supreme Court is poised to make a landmark ruling on Roundup’s cancer warning, potentially reshaping how chemical companies face liability. Meanwhile, AI…
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Helene Recovery: Funds, Homes, and Hope
Hurricane Helene’s devastation continues to ripple through Western North Carolina, with massive funding pouring in for infrastructure, job recovery, and flood…
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Murdaugh Convictions Overturned
Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions have been overturned, sending him back to trial for the killings of his wife Maggie and son Paul — a decision that’s…
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Cherokee Voices Reclaim Their Story
The Museum of the Cherokee People is reclaiming its story—finally telling it through their own voices, correcting centuries of misrepresentation and asserting…
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Opioid Crisis Shows Signs of Hope
Opioid crisis turning a corner? CDC data shows a drop in overdose deaths—hope amid hardship. In Western North Carolina, health experts and tech innovators are…
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North Carolina Schools in Financial Crisis
North Carolina’s education system is in crisis as teachers rally in Raleigh demanding pay raises and resources, while schools scramble to avoid cuts amid a…
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Buncombe County Crisis and Global Aid
A chilling 911 call revealed missing people in Fairview, while first responders rode 123 miles in the Carolina Brotherhood Ride to honor fallen heroes…
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MMR Vaccine’s Lasting Legacy
A groundbreaking 25-year study on the MMR vaccine reveals its profound, far-reaching impact on global public health, tracing its effectiveness, unintended…
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Tragedy, Tribute, and Town Updates
A chilling 911 call in Buncombe County led to the tragic discovery of three bodies in Fairview. Meanwhile, first responders from both Carolinas gear up for the…
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Asheville Safety, Childcare, and Cannabis Chaos
Women in Asheville are sounding the alarm over a persistent pattern of unsettling encounters with a specific man, raising urgent questions about public safety…
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Retirement Reality Check for Americans
Half of American workers feel behind on retirement savings, facing a daunting $186K annual income hurdle just to live comfortably. Meanwhile, 28% of working…
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Three Dead in Fairview, Heroes Honored
Three bodies found in Fairview after a frantic 911 call sparks a major investigation. Meanwhile, cyclists from across the Carolinas complete a grueling…
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Bodies Found, Heroes Honored, Aid Arrives
Three bodies found in a Fairview home after a 911 call sparked a welfare check, while first responders across the Carolinas complete the emotional 123-mile…
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2026 South Carolina Runoff Results
The 2026 South Carolina primary runoff is officially over, delivering a decisive moment for both parties as voters choose their nominees for the general…
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Honoring Heroes and Helping Globally
Carolina Brotherhood Ride hits the final leg—123 miles honoring fallen first responders. Asheville cops roll out a new Downtown safety plan. Water lovers wait…
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School Safety, Scores, and Lottery Draws
Back-to-school prep heats up in Dorchester with new security measures, while Palm Beach County gears up for summer with a Family Resource Fair to keep families…
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Housing Market Realities in 2024
Mortgage rates stay stubbornly above 6.5% as inflation and the Fed’s pause keep prices steady—making home buying tougher. Loan officers prioritize commissions…