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“As long as developers and their investors try to force projects into neighborhoods and communities where the impacts are significant, unmitigated or unjustified, then the NIMBY movement will continue ...

The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency has issued notices of opportunity for public comment on two draft Title V Air Quality Permits. The first draft permit is for Amcor Flexibles, Inc., located in ...

ART bus service will suspend operations tomorrow, January 24 at 12 p.m. and will remain suspended through Sunday, January 25. Should road conditions improve, staff will provide more information on ...

Due to the forecasted impacts of Winter Storm Fern, including hazardous winter precipitation, strong winds, and dangerously cold temperatures, Haywood County has declared a local State of Emergency, ...

ASHEVILLE, NC — Due to forecasted winter weather, Wortham Center for the Performing Arts will be closed Saturday, January 24 through Monday, January 26. Wortham anticipates reopening Tuesday morning, ...

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Board of Commissioners Chair Amanda Edwards announced Buncombe County’s declaration of a local state of emergency effective Jan. 23 at noon. This declaration, which is scheduled to go through 6 p.m.

Once the fourth shift comes online in August, the total unit number per shift will drop to 64. To make up for the shortfall, the department plans to implement what it calls “debit days,” which will ...

Asheville, NC (January 23, 2026): The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Thursday night in west Asheville.

Nearly 30 members of the Asheville Fire Department resigned last year. Retention issues remain a top concern for members of the Asheville Fire Fighters Association – IAFF Local 332, even as the ...

If you must travel, check Drivenc.gov for up-to-date road closure and conditions information. The North Carolina Department of Transportation will focus on preparing major roads like interstates for ...