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Fire Reported at Goodwill Outlet in Asheville

Fire · Asheville

Fire Reported at Goodwill Outlet in Asheville

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) - Firefighters are responding to a business fire Monday morning in Asheville. The Asheville Fire Department advised commuters to avoid Patton Avenue as crews continue to work on the active fire near Goodwill Industries and the DMV in West Asheville. The Asheville Police Department is also at the scene, assisting with road closures while officials run water lines across the roadway to battle the fire. fire reported at Good…See the Story

Expert warns homeowners against assumption they're making about flood insurance: 'There are too many unknowns'

Asheville · Asheville

Expert warns homeowners against assumption they're making about flood insurance: 'There are too many unknowns'

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

North Carolina residents struck by the remnants of Hurricane Helene are still rebuilding and facing infrastructure issues limiting the availability of fresh food, and one insurance expert warns they should be on their guard during this year's hurricane season. What's happening? Carolina Public Press reported that the majority of Western North Carolina residents whose property was impacted by Helene will not be reimbursed by insurers, as less th…Read Article

Local police partner to build dream playset for young girl battling cancer

Cancer · Black Mountain

Local police partner to build dream playset for young girl battling cancer

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

By Deanna Sipe Click here for updates on this story BLACK MOUNTAIN, North Carolina (WLOS) — Local police departments are teaming up to help a little girl named Angie, who is battling pediatric cancer, achieve her dream. The Black Mountain Police Department and the Asheville Police Department are partnering with an organization called Roc Solid Foundation to build a playset for Angie. Roc Solid is a nonprofit organization that helps families …Read Article

Advent Raises Buncombe Hospital Request to 222 Beds - Hendersonville Lightning

AdventHealth invites the community to learn more about its plan to apply for a Certificate of Need to add 129 acute care beds to the hospital already approved for construction in Buncombe County.Buncombe County · Buncombe County See the Story

Asheville’s Hotel Occupancy Rates, Revenues Continue to Plummet, New Data Shows

From Staff Reports ASHEVILLE — New hotel occupancy numbers are out “and they continue to show the tourism slide that Asheville locals already sense nearly nine months after Helene,” Asheville television station WLOS (News 13) reported on June 25. “Explore Asheville, the area's tourism organization, reported that May hotel occupancy was down 7 percent compared to last May,” News 13 added. “Hotel revenues are down 19 percent compared to revenues l…Switzerland · Switzerland See the Story

Iconic McDonald's in Biltmore Village faces demolition for future remodeling

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Demolition is now underway at a historic landmark in Biltmore Village.McDonald's · Asheville Read Article

Be a local leader: Apply now to serve on Asheville’s Planning and Zoning Commission or the Tourism Development Authority - The City of Asheville

Do you want to help shape the future of Asheville? Now is your chance to lead, serve, and make a difference in your community. The City of Asheville is currently seeking qualified applicants for two key boards: the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. These opportunities allow residents and industry professionals to directly influence the growth, development, and vitality of our city. Planning and…Asheville · Asheville Read Article

APR Innovators: Becca Familette - The City of Asheville

APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone. When did you join the Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) team? I joined this awesome team in January 2024 and…Asheville · Asheville Read Article

What’s Up AVL! This week the City of Asheville talks with Water Resource Department's Clay Chandler - The City of Asheville

Clay Chandler from the City of Asheville Water Resources Department takes time to talk about continued Helene impacts on our water system - and measures the department is taking in resiliency.Asheville · Asheville Read Article

Aldi welcomes Asheville community back to rebuilt store on Swannanoa River Road

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Aldi grocery store on Swannanoa River Road will reopen on July 10 with a celebration. The store was badly damaged during Tropical Storm Helene.Aldi · Asheville Read Article

Bluegrass Jam » CHMA

Wilson Moore Bluegrass & Old Time Music & News Bluegrass Jam – Jul 06 2025 1822-724 001 Seth Mulder – Old Rueben No 1 (2:14) 002 Russell Moore – New Cut Road-YouTube (3:24) 003 Bill Keith & Jim Rooney – Jody’s Hornpipe-LP (2:29) 004 Sierra Hull – Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool (2:42) 005 The Asheville Mountain Boys – Rollin’ On-Download (2:04) 006 The Steve Bruce Band – Heavens Bright Shore AP Direct (2:57) 007 Don Reno & Red Smiley – Dixie Breakdo…YouTube · Asheville Read Article

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