Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate
The fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, in McDowell County, on Wednesday.
Asheville council OKs 1st updates to flood protection ordinance since Helene
After several delays, Asheville City Council adopted updates to its flood protection ordinance Jan. 28, its first revisions ...
We Visited Asheville 4 Months After Hurricane Helene. Here’s What We Learned.
Afar's cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the ...
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Asheville man sentenced after armed attempted rape
An Asheville man has been convicted of an attempted sexual assault. Court records show that 28 year old Bryan Lamont Burwell ...
Asheville police first in US to receive FAA waiver for single-officer drone operations
The Asheville Police Department is now the first in the nation to receive a first-of-its-kind FAA waiver for drone operations ...
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Woman held at knifepoint escapes harm thanks to her quick thinking
According to the Buncombe County district attorney, a suspect has been sentenced to prison after a failed sexual assault due ...
Asheville public swimming pool options dwindle after Helene; What to know
Only one city owned public pool will open in Asheville this summer after Helene damage. What's next for Malvern Hills and Rec ...
Former Asheville acupuncturist pleads guilty to sexual assault under Alford plea
Shi Ying Kuai, 91, a former acupuncturist in Asheville submitted an Alford guilty plea to four counts of misdemeanor sexual ...
Asheville’s Big Attraction, Its Food Scene, Tries to Hit Reset
Hurricane Helene’s floods have wreaked lasting damage on a tourist town whose nationally recognized restaurants are ...