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One thing I loved about Andrea Clark was her hugs. They felt like rest. She held you just long enough for your breath to settle back into your body. Her humor worked the same way: warm, witty and grounded in quiet knowing. Andrea had a way of settling you into a room, into a moment and into a legacy.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Asheville is inviting the community to participate in a public engagement survey for the development of its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). According to a release from the City of Asheville, the plan will serve as a comprehensive roadmap for the...

Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard will take on a week-long residency with the Asheville Symphony from March 16–23, 2026. The GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist will lead “A Celebration of Voice” which showcases the beauty, versatility, and storytelling power of vocal music through a diverse slate of performances, educational...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Go Local Asheville is encouraging residents to preorder the 2026 Go Local Card, a program that supports independent businesses across Buncombe County and promotes keeping spending within the community. The organization says purchasing a Go Local Card helps sustain the city’s locally...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Pigeon River Fund of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) has awarded 12 grants to environmental groups across the region. According to a news release from CFWNC, the grants, totaling $350,365, are intended to help with the following:. Improve surface water quality.

Asheville's nightlife seems to be on a downward spiral, with several popular spots closing their doors recently. The Barrelhouse, Tiger Mountain, The Treasure Club, Scandals, and Room Nine are among the establishments that have shut down. There is a growing concern among locals that even the bars that are still open,...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A Buncombe County Detention Facility officer was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman, according to the sheriff’s office. On Tuesday, Buncombe County Detention Facility Officer Trayvis Williams was arrested by the Asheville Police Department and charged with assault on a...

After considering a few options, NCDOT has settled on building a massive concrete retaining wall to protect Interstate 40 from the raging waters of the Pigeon River near the border with Tennessee. And by massive, think Hoover Dam in scale. This concrete wall will be 5 miles long, 30-70 feet tall, and 30 feet thick....

Following Thanksgiving, wintry weather continues across the nation. Forecasts of cold temperatures and even snow swept across the country on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. After the holiday, winter storm warnings and freezing nights continue to chill the U.S. While Western North Carolina is no exception, the region may...