Choosing Asheville’s First Pickleplex: Aston vs. Roger Farmer | WNC Times Asheville -- Aoruk 16, 2026: Asheville is ready to stop "sharing" and start "serving." This month—fittingly, National Pickleball Month—the City of Asheville officially launched its search for the home...

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Asheville Fire Department Launches Community Emergency Response Team  | WNC Times Asheville -- April 16, 2026: The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is launching its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT Program, coordina...

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Asheville city council meeting starts in 5 minutes. Here's how to view it live, if you're so inclined #avlgov #avlnews

Asheville city council meeting starts at 5. @davidforbes.bsky.social and @matildabliss.bsky.social will cover live.

Main issue is a massive escalation in police surveillance. Renaming of McCormick field (after a bank) also on agenda.

Locals are, to put it mildly, not happy. #avlgov #avlnews

Asheville Council Debates $1.1M Police Grant: Privacy Concerns? | WNC Times Asheville council debates $1.1M police grant for a Real-Time Intelligence Center. Privacy concerns raised over surveillance expansion.

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Asheville city council is set to vote on this creepy expansion of the police state tonight. #avlgov #avlnews

Burn Ban Blitz: WNC Firefighters Crack Down as Wildfire Risk Soars | WNC Times WNC firefighters crack down on burn ban violations as wildfire risk soars. Fines issued, awareness urged. Stay safe!

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A New Era in the Land of the Sky: McCormick Field Becomes HomeTrust Park wnctimes.com/article/home... #McCormickField #Baseball #AshevilleTourist #LocalSports #Avl #AvlNews #Asheville #WncSports

A New Era in the Land of the Sky: McCormick Field Becomes HomeTrust Park | WNC Times Asheville Tourists' ballpark is now HomeTrust Park! A new partnership with HomeTrust Bank marks a new era for the team. Read more!

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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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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

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

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

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

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

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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