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DA clears Asheville officers in fatal shooting outside Shakey's bar

DA clears Asheville officers in fatal shooting outside Shakey's bar

District Attorney Todd Williams cleared an Asheville officer who shot and killed an armed man outside a dive bar.
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Asheville artists reflect on 'devastating' recovery in RAD

Asheville artists reflect on 'devastating' recovery in RAD

Two years after Tropical Storm Helene, Asheville artists discuss the ongoing struggle to rebuild their community.
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What role does Buncombe's Soil and Water Conservation District play?

What role does Buncombe's Soil and Water Conservation District play?

Voters will choose 2 supervisors for Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District in November. Here's what they do for our natural resources.
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Asheville's new police chief takes helm in 'unprecedented' year

Asheville's new police chief takes helm in 'unprecedented' year

Asheville Police Department Chief Jackie Stepp said the biggest issues the department faces are recruitment and retention.
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West Asheville outreach program connects people without homes to housing

West Asheville outreach program connects people without homes to housing

"If it wasn't for him, I'd still be out there:" Asheville man says West Asheville outreach program housed him after years on the street.
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'Leaf peeping' season is coming to Western NC. Track leaf changes here

'Leaf peeping' season is coming to Western NC. Track leaf changes here

With help from 'Fall Color Guy' Howard Neufeld's resources, here's a look ahead at fall foliage predictions for 2026 in Western North Carolina.
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Taxes, rural needs discussed in Madison commissioner candidates forum

Taxes, rural needs discussed in Madison commissioner candidates forum

The five candidates — Bill Briggs, Shannon Dowler, Jeremy Hensley, Connie Molland and Alan Wyatt met in a Sept. 22 forum at AB Tech in Marshall.
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5 takeaways from WNC Hurricane Recovery committee on storm's 2nd anniversary

5 takeaways from WNC Hurricane Recovery committee on storm's 2nd anniversary

Governor Josh Stein and GROW NC unveiled a new Western North Carolina Economic Recovery Plan as part of Helene recovery.
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Buncombe midterm voters to decide on $70M in new county borrowing

Buncombe midterm voters to decide on $70M in new county borrowing

If approved, the new funds would support affordable housing, land conservation, and outdoor recreation opportunities across the county.
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Candidates pitch transit tax, other proposals at Asheville forum

Candidates pitch transit tax, other proposals at Asheville forum

A transit tax referendum, a dedicated city grants department, and a revamped citizen committee on policing were all floated at a Sept. 28 event.
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Rutherford County church leader gets probation in 2013 assault case

Rutherford County church leader gets probation in 2013 assault case

Assault victim Matthew Fenner said he is grateful his lengthy legal ordeal is over. "I feel like I can finally breathe again," he said.
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Permanent daylight time in NC? See winter sunrise and sunset times

Permanent daylight time in NC? See winter sunrise and sunset times

Permanent daylight saving time could mean darker winter mornings in NC. See sunrise and sunset times across the state.