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For this month’s Around the Region, we asked WNC mayors to discuss Helene recovery and other issues that shaped 2025. They also look ahead to 2026.

WNC towns faced Helene’s aftermath in 2025 while pursuing growth and community projects. Mayors praised local resilience and highlighted ongoing challenges like infrastructure and affordability.

Do you remember what month the wildfires struck McDowell County? Or how about when the surprise hailstorm rained down on Asheville? Do you recall when the town of Marshall celebrated its post-Tropical ...

The North Carolina Supreme Court has delivered a key ruling against HCA in the ongoing Certificate of Need battle in ...

That small clue set St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church on a path that would uncover long-forgotten structures, ...

The monthlong pilgrimage — which spanned mosques, monasteries, Zen centers, Orthodox cathedrals, Hindu temples and more — was ...

Public records show that for at least seven years, while registered to vote at an Asheville address — making her eligible to ...

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That includes the Magnolia & Johnson Electric Co., which combines the talents of Will Johnson (a multi-instrumentalist in ...

Jackson County Board of Elections voted 3-2 along party lines to remove an early voting site at Western Carolina University ...