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Donations needed for local heat relief program that helps seniors and persons with disabilities

NEWS

Caitlin Byrd | 12 hours ago

As temperatures rise this summer, the Council on Aging of Buncombe County wants to help local seniors and persons with disabilities stay cool. However, of the 152 fans and eight air conditioning units the local nonprofit purchased this year, 50 fans and all of the air conditioning units have been given out as of today, June 17. (Photo courtesy of Council of Aging of Buncombe County)

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'Project X' revealed: Details on GE Aviation's local expansion plans

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 14 hours ago

The Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County announced June 17 that GE Aviation is planning a major expansion of local operations, putting an end to months of speculation about a deal that had been known as "Project X."

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Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers at the Grey Eagle

AE

John Zara | 16 hours ago

Click through for the recap and slide show from last week's performance. Photos by John Zara.

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Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival returns

BLOGWIRE

Jake Frankel | 16 hours ago

Asheville takes the stage again this summer in the seventh annual nationally renowned comedy festival: Laugh Your Asheville Off.

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The Urban Gypsy Trunk Show returns

AE

Alli Marshall | 3 days ago

The retro and vintage pop-up clothing sale will be held above Mountain Lights (30 N. Lexington Ave.) on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23.

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Strings and Suds Festival redux

AE

Alli Marshall | 3 days ago

Relive last weekend at Pisgah Brewing where Keller Williams and The Travelin' McCourys (the backing band for guitarist/vocalist Del McCoury) took the stage, along with sets by Hot Tuna Acoustic and Jill Sobule, and Asheville's own bluegrass act Sanctum Sully performing late-night on the indoor stage. Click through for videos.

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Lavender Festival's Last Hurrah

GARDEN

Jen Nathan Orris | 3 days ago

The Lavender Festival near Burnsville will celebrate this classic herb with one last festival before Mountain Farm turns to dairy goats as its primary focus.

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Picking winners: Buncombe County budget calls for increase in nonprofit spending

NEWS

Jake Frankel | 3 days ago

After months of debate, Buncombe County Commissioners are poised to give local nonprofits slightly more money overall than last year, but much less than they want.

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Speaking for the spectrum: Julia Bramsen shares what autism means for her

FEATURES

Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt | 3 days ago

When Julia Bramsen diagnosed herself with autism three years ago while living in Missouri, she soon learned how deep the misunderstandings run and how meager services are, especially for those diagnosed as adults. Most telling, it took a series of efforts to find a doctor who could give an official diagnosis.

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CalCast: June 14-16

AE

Jen Nathan Orris | 4 days ago

Hear traditional music at the Bluff Mountain Festival, celebrate dad and see The Importance of Being Earnest this weekend. Podcast hosted by Theresa Amandi.

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Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Tuesday, June 18

Jeff Fobes | 9 hours ago

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Nonprofit study: WNC households lack adequate high-speed Internet access

Julia Ritchey | 7 hours ago

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Study finds honey bee colonies less likely to survive with little genetic diversity

Brandy Carl | 10 hours ago

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Men sentenced to prison after poaching in WNC and GA

Brandy Carl | 10 hours ago

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State honors 49 utilities for drinking water systems, including Asheville

Jake Frankel | 10 hours ago

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News & Observer: Former NC Gov. Jim Holshouser dies, he was 78

Caitlin Byrd | 11 hours ago

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Retirees raise money for food/hunger insecurity

Brandy Carl | 13 hours ago

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Swannanoa man remembered in Habitat for Humanity wall raising

Brandy Carl | 14 hours ago

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Mountain Area Child and Family Center impacted by federal budget cuts

Jake Frankel | 15 hours ago

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McCrory touts GE Aviation deal

Jake Frankel | 15 hours ago

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Donations needed for local heat relief program that helps seniors and persons with disabilities

'Project X' revealed: Details on GE Aviation's local expansion plans

Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers at the Grey Eagle

Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival returns

The Urban Gypsy Trunk Show returns

Strings and Suds Festival redux

Lavender Festival's Last Hurrah

Picking winners: Buncombe County budget calls for increase in nonprofit spending

Speaking for the spectrum: Julia Bramsen shares what autism means for her

CalCast: June 14-16

Blogwire

Air Quality forecast: MODERATE for Tuesday, June 18

Nonprofit study: WNC households lack adequate high-speed Internet access

Study finds honey bee colonies less likely to survive with little genetic diversity

Men sentenced to prison after poaching in WNC and GA

State honors 49 utilities for drinking water systems, including Asheville

News & Observer: Former NC Gov. Jim Holshouser dies, he was 78

Retirees raise money for food/hunger insecurity

Swannanoa man remembered in Habitat for Humanity wall raising

Mountain Area Child and Family Center impacted by federal budget cuts

McCrory touts GE Aviation deal

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