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Opinion: In a democracy we all need to play, not sit on sidelines
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (226+ words) If we’ve learned anything over the past 250 years it’s that democracy is not a spectator sport. Without our vote, who will decide who represents us? Without our voice how will our elected officials know what we want them to do?...
Opinion: NC deserves a comprehensive approach to violence prevention
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (772+ words) The Asheville Citizen Times Opinion: NC deserves a comprehensive approach to violence prevention In North Carolina, those of us working in youth violence prevention understand something important: there is no one-size-fits-all to public safety. Each community is unique and relies…...
Opinion: Democratic socialism is inclusive fairness, not communism
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (684+ words) The Asheville Citizen Times Opinion: Democratic socialism is inclusive fairness, not communism With Democratic Socialists winning primaries around the country, Republicans (particularly Trump) are screaming “Communists!” trying to smear the entire Democratic Party as “far-left lunatics.” Republicans need a lesson…...
Opinion: 250 years later are we headed toward unity or division?
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (220+ words) Twelve score and 10 years ago our forebears brought forth upon this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all persons are created equal. Now we are engaged in a struggle to see if that…...
North Carolina among top 3 states for business in 2026, CNBC finds
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (216+ words) North Carolina is one of the best states for conducting business, according to a 2026 study from CNBC. The Tar Heel State ranked in the top three states for business in the United States, according to CNBC's 2026 numbers. North Carolina owes…...
Western NC to see storms over weekend. Latest weather outlook
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (473+ words) The weekend is almost here in Western North Carolina, bringing with it another round of inclement weather. Though high temperatures and storms are still expected in the Asheville area this weekend, according to latest National Weather Service forecasts, temperatures will…...
These 2 NC cities among U.S. bed bug hotspots, Orkin reports
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (414+ words) With peak travel season underway in the U.S., pest control company Orkin has released a report naming its top 50 bed bug hotspots in the nation for 2026. Orkin used treatment data from metro areas to determine where the company performed the most…...
Undermined bridge in Upper Hominy, Candler, Buncombe County NC.
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (22+ words) The Asheville Citizen Times Undermined bridge in Upper Hominy, Candler, Buncombe County NC....
Panera Bread closes Asheville restaurant, leaving one in the city
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (55+ words) The Asheville Citizen Times Panera Bread closes Asheville restaurant, leaving one in the city ASHEVILLE - A popular bakery and cafe chain has closed one of its two Asheville restaurants. On July 1, Panera Bread closed after its lease at 1843 Hendersonville Road…...
Asheville restaurant closures, openings, events not to miss
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (155+ words) The Asheville Citizen Times Asheville restaurant closures, openings, events not to miss Restaurant news briefs for Asheville and Western North Carolina, including closings, openings and events. ASHEVILLE - A regional vegan restaurant closes in Asheville; a baker steps back to care…...