Asheville Local News

Local news for Asheville, North Carolina and the surrounding Western North Carolina communities. Includes coverage on the Biltmore, Asheville Tourists, local beer, and local food.

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Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

As we inch closer to the holidays and the official start of the winter season, we are drawn to gather around hearths and heartwarming stories, crafts and bright candles, music and mulled beverages, and, of course, nourishing meals.

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Governor Cooper and Governor-Elect Stein File Lawsuit on Separation of Powers

Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-Elect Josh Stein have filed a lawsuit against Republican legislative leaders, contending that the legislative selection of the Commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol violates the separation of powers established in the North Carolina Constitution.