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Permanent I-26 Ramp Closures Set to Begin April 16: What Asheville Commuters Need to Know | WNC Times I-26 ramp closures in Asheville start April 16! Expect commute changes due to the I-26 Connector project. ART bus routes also affected.

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Asheville Rides Transit (ART) Adjusts Routes Amid I-26 Connector Ramp Closures | WNC Times Asheville Rides Transit (ART) is adjusting several key bus routes as the NCDOT moves forward with permanent ramp closures for the massive I-26 Connector p

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City Council Agenda - The City of Asheville To access documents from previous city council meetings, go to our Meeting Materials page. Please note: Agenda items are current at time of posting. Items may be changed, updated or added after initial posting. Please refresh your computer to see any revisions. Please note:   The City of Asheville (City) strives to ensure information on City websites is accessible. Our goal [...]

The surveillance center funding is buried in Asheville city council's consent agenda (it's item d) and phrased to obscure what it is.

Those are both common tactics they use to hide unpopular measures like this.

The next meeting starts at 5 p.m., April 14, in city hall. #avlgov #avlnews

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Why some cities are ditching their Flock license plate readers Cities around the country are debating whether to keep their automatic license plate readers. Concerns about privacy and federal immigration agents accessing local data are driving these debates.

The latest move comes as even plenty of local governments, under pressure due to ICE's frequent use of local poloce surveillance networks, are actually canceling contracts with the same creepy companies used here, like Flock.

But not Asheville city hall. #avlnews #avlgov

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Statement on Police Surveillance at Our Grand Opening Members of our community should be able to enjoy their homes, attend school, walk down a public street, or browse books at an LGBTQ bookstore without being subject to arbitrary surveillance by the state.

This was quickly used to just target the poor and anyone the cops didn't like. APD's notorious drone program was used to pursue the homeless and surveil @firestorm.coop's new location opening. Vegan treats and queer sci-fi were clearly such public threats. #avlgov #avlnews

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Using dollars secured by far-right Rep. Chuck Edwards, the center will be a "centralized hub for technology-driven intelligence gathering, analysis, and investigative support."

So, way more spying on the public. Something the APD has escalated since losing 40%+ of their force post-2020... #avlnews

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Consent D - Community Project Funding Award City Council Staff Report Council Meeting Date April 14, 2026 Subject Asheville Police Department (APD) Community Project Funding (CPF) Award Staff Resource(s) Jackie Stepp - APD Interim Police Chie...

Buried in Asheville city council's agenda for April 14 meeting is $1.1 million from the feds to massively ramp up APD surveillance of the public with a "real time intelligence center."

At a time when even plenty of local governments are scaling back surveillance, #avlgov is escalating... 🧵 #avlnews

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Three Injured in Downtown Asheville Crash Involving Fire Engine | WNC Times Asheville -- April 9, 2026: A Tuesday afternoon emergency response ended in a multi-vehicle collision that sent three people to the hospital and paral...

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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Airport Road, Investigation Underway | WNC Times South Asheville resident, Andrew Angstead, dies after pedestrian accident on Airport Rd. APD investigating. Read for updates.

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Asheville Area Gas Prices Surge to $3.90 as Global Conflict Hits the Pump | WNC Times Asheville gas prices surge to $3.90! Up $1.05 from last year, impacting commuters. Find the cheapest gas with GasBuddy.

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Haywood County Roadside Blooms Secure Top Honors in 40th Annual NCDOT Wildflower Awards | WNC Times Haywood County -- Drivers traveling along I-40 have likely noticed the vibrant bursts of color lining the highway, but now those blooms have official ...

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PGA Tour Returns to the Blue Ridge: Biltmore Championship Asheville Seeks Volunteers | WNC Times Asheville -- April 2, 2026: After an absence of more than 80 years, the PGA TOUR is officially returning to Western North Carolina, and local resident...

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Buncombe County to Convert Downtown Building into New EMS Base | WNC Times Buncombe County -- To improve emergency response times in the heart of Asheville, Buncombe County is moving forward with the conversion of the former ...

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Cane Creek Soccer Fields Reopen with a Ribbon Cutting and Sculpture Unveiling | WNC Times Buncombe County -- Press Release April 1, 2026: For nearly a year after Helene, Cane Creek Park soccer fields served as one of fiv...

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Buncombe County Budget Boosts Services as Asheville Faces Cuts | WNC Times Buncombe County's budget increases services while Asheville faces cuts. How will this impact residents? Find out now!

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WNC Sports Roundup: Dominant Wins and Major Facility Investments | WNC Times Buncombe County shines! High school sports roundup, facility upgrades, & sports tourism boost the Asheville area. Read more!

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Asheville's River Arts District to Celebrate Arbor Day with Tree Planting, Art | WNC Times Celebrate Arbor Day in Asheville's River Arts District! Tree planting, art, and family fun on April 11th. Free admission & parking!

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Fairview Man Sentenced in 2023 Stabbing Death of Jason Edmonds | WNC Times Fairview man, Tyler Perry Laughter, sentenced in Jason Edmonds' 2023 stabbing death. Details from Buncombe County Superior Court.

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Jumping Branch Fire Update | WNC Times U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina -- Update March 30, 2026 6 pm Jumping Branch Fire:Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah Nationa...

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Asheville Police Department Joins "Speed a Little, Lose a Lot" Campaign | WNC Times Asheville police increase patrols to combat speeding as part of 'Speed a Little, Lose a Lot' campaign. Increased safety for all!

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I-26 Construction Begins: 68 Homes and Shops to Fall | WNC Times The long-debated northern section of the I-26 Connector is officially moving from paper to pavement. Following a final federal "green light" this week, the

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Buncombe County TDA to Distribute $11 Million for Tourism Projects | WNC Times Buncombe County TDA allocates $11M for tourism projects in Asheville. Boosts lodging, meetings, & community benefits. Learn more!

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THE $500 MILLION QUESTION: The Buncombe Budget: Why the Numbers are Climbing | WNC Times As Buncombe County leaders sit down to hammer out the 2027 budget, the numbers on the table are higher than ever before. With over $504 million in fun...

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"In Asheville major corporations get a sizable discount the more water they pump" is one of those indisputably true facts that just crumbles people's illusions about this place.

"Progressive" local governments, y'all. #avlgov #avlnews

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Why is Asheville a highly de facto segregated city? Because local governments do things like this, again and again #avlgov #avlnews

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Asheville Police: Traffic Stop Nets Guns, Drugs, and Three Arrests | WNC Times Asheville police arrest three 18-year-olds after a traffic stop yields guns and drugs. Read about the incident and ongoing safety concerns.

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BorgWarner Solidifies Hendersonville as Hub for AI Infrastructure Power | WNC Times Henderson County -- Business News March 24, 2026: In a move that positions Henderson County at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution...

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East Flat Rock Woman Sentenced to Prison in Buncombe County Abuse Case | WNC Times East Flat Rock woman sentenced for Buncombe County kidnapping and assault. Nancy Grace Justice receives prison time. Read the full story.

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High Fire Danger Grips Western North Carolina | WNC Times Fire danger: Yellow = High / Orange= Very High

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BCSO Detective Injured, Suspect Captured After Multi-County Chase | WNC Times Detective injured, suspect in custody after a wild chase through Western NC. The pursuit spanned multiple counties. Read the latest updates.

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