9+ hour ago  (500+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (828news NOW) " Construction continues to move forward on Asheville's long-awaited I-26 Connector project, with state transportation officials highlighting new progress Friday as crews begin laying the groundwork for future bridges and highway ramps. In a social media update, the North Carolina…...

9+ hour, 23+ min ago  (445+ words) Governments and nonprofits in disaster-declared counties can apply for grants of up to $3 million through Sept. 14 ASHEVILLE, N. C. (828news NOW) " Communities across Western North Carolina still dealing with debris left behind by Tropical Storm Helene could soon get additional help through a…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (393+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (828news NOW) " The U. S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into Buncombe County Schools following a complaint alleging the district allows transgender students to use girls" restrooms. The investigation, announced Wednesday by the Department"s Office for Civil…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1033+ words) You better cut loose, "Footloose," and head down to Flat Rock Playhouse, home of the dance-heavy musical from June 12 July 5. Read our review for more. FLAT ROCK, N. C. (828news NOW) " You better cut loose, "Footloose," and head down to Flat Rock Playhouse,…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (572+ words) Business owners say tenants were notified of a sale while UNC Health pursues approval for a 92-bed facility nearby ASHEVILLE, N. C. (828news NOW) " UNC Health has filed plans with state regulators to build a 92-bed hospital in Buncombe County, a move that…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (376+ words) Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food turns out exceptional sandwiches, pork platters and empanadas from its new home in Biltmore Village ASHEVILLE, N. C. (828news NOW) " One of the greatest cuisines in the world is Cuban. I will not debate this subject. Esta comida es…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (481+ words) The Fed Ex Cup Fall tournament at Cliffs at Walnut Cove will bring PGA TOUR players, premium fan experiences and free youth admission to Western North Carolina ASHEVILLE, N. C. (828news NOW) " Golf fans can now secure their spot for the inaugural Biltmore…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (499+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (828news NOW) " Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer says discussions about bringing a Costco store to the area are moving forward again after meeting with company representatives last week. In a social media post Thursday, Manheimer said she recently met with Costco…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (685+ words) ASHEVILLE, N. C. (828news NOW) " Buncombe County commissioners on Tuesday advanced plans for two voter-approved bond proposals, approved engineering work aimed at reducing landslide risks in Fairview and adopted an updated regional hazard mitigation plan shaped in part by lessons learned from Tropical…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (818+ words) Proposal would temporarily halt approvals while staff study impacts on power, water, noise and zoning rules for emerging technology use ASHEVILLE, N. C. (828news NOW) " Asheville leaders are moving to hit the pause button on new data center development while city staff study…...