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The Thirsty Island: Finding Our Way Back to a Connected WNC | WNC Times WNC -- April 19, 2026: As we celebrate Earth Day 2026, Western North Carolina is facing a stark meteorological reality. According to the NC Drought M...

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Understanding the "Cicada" COVID Variant: A New Approach | WNC Times As spring unfolds across the Blue Ridge, we are seeing a change in the local landscape—not just in the blooming wildflowers, but in the health news

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Mayor Peter O’Leary’s Spring 2026 Update: The Revival of Chimney Rock Village | WNC Times Chimney Rock Village -- April 18, 2026: The Village is coming alive with activity this spring, marking the first full season of renewal since the dev...

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Eye in the Sky: APD Arrests Four in Major Bicycle Theft Sting | WNC Times Asheville -- April 18, 2026: The Asheville Police Department (APD) took a significant bite out of local crime this week, arresting four men in connec...

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Traffic Alert: 98 W Ramp in Waynesville to Close for 4 Nights Starting Monday, April 20 | WNC Times Waynesville -- April 18, 2026: I hear you. Let’s get every detail in there—the specific start date, the exact 4-night duration, the shortcut terminol...

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The Rhythm Returns: Why Today’s Train Whistle is the Sweetest Sound in WNC | WNC Times April 18, 2026: For 19 long months, a specific kind of silence has hung over the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge. But as of Saturday, April 18, 2026, the heartbeat of the mountains is back.

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Wildfire Alert: Firefighters Battle Multiple Blazes in Nantahala National Forest | WNC Times WNC -- April 17, 2026: Firefighting crews and aviation resources are currently engaged with two active wildfires in the Nantahala National Forest following a spike in activity this past Thursday.

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2026 Downtown After 5 Kicks Off with High Energy and "Stomp & Holler" | WNC Times Asheville's beloved outdoor concert tradition returns to Pack Square Park today, April 17, 2026, officially launching the Downtown After 5 season.

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Lifestyle: Your WNC Weekend Guide — Earth Day, Maker Faires, and Mountain Heritage | WNC Times WNC -- April 17, 2026: Western North Carolina is waking up this Saturday, April 18, with a massive lineup of community festivals. From the tech-heav...

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Asheville Regional Airport Reaches New Milestone with Baggage Claim Opening | WNC Times Travelers arriving at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) today, April 17, 2026, are the first to experience the latest upgrade in the airport's massive $400 million expansion project.

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Brush Fire Near Walden Ridge Assisted Living Forces Brief Evacuation | WNC Times A fast-moving brush fire along Hendersonville Road prompted the emergency evacuation of a nearby assisted living facility late Thursday night.

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The Grocery Games: Is Competition Finally Coming to Haywood County? | WNC Times Haywood County -- April 17, 2026: t is a conversation that regularly ripples through checkout lines and local community boards across Haywood County: "When will we finally get an Aldi?"

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Clyde Residents Call for Halt on Data Centers and Crypto Mining | WNC Times Clyde -- April 17, 2026: On the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2026, as about 30 residents gathered at the Clyde Town Hall =to voice their concerns over a new kind of industrial neighbor: data cent...

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Efficiency and Ingenuity: How Asheville Trimmed $19.5 Million from the Budget Gap | WNC Times Asheville faces a budget shortfall! Explore the city's fiscal challenges, rising costs, and strategies to balance the budget. Read more here.

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Drought Alert: 100% of Western North Carolina Now Affected | WNC Times WNC -- April 16, 2026 As of April 16, 2026, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council has confirmed that 100% of North Carolina is officially in a drought.

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Vortex Doughnuts Permanently Closes: A Sudden End for a South Slope Staple | WNC Times Asheville -- April 16, 2026: A cornerstone of Asheville’s South Slope district has unexpectedly turned off its fryers for the last time. Vortex Dough...

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New Level II NICU at AdventHealth Hendersonville: A Milestone for Local Families | WNC Times Hendersonville -In a significant boost to the region's healthcare infrastructure, AdventHealth Hendersonville has officially opened the first and only Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in H...

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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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State Increases Reward to $25,000 in 1982 Cold Case of Angela Hamby | WNC Times WILKESBORO, NC — For more than four decades, the family of Angela Hamby has lived with a void that time hasn’t been able to fill.

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New Relief Funding for Timber Landowners Impacted by Hurricane Helene | WNC Times Raleigh -- April 16, 2026: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced that the final category of the $221 million USDA block grant for Hur... for Hurricane Helene recovery will begin accep...

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U.S. Measles Elimination Status: A Seven-Month Reprieve Amid Systemic Gaps | WNC Times U.S. -- April 16, 2027: The United States was scheduled to face a formal review of its measles elimination status this month, a designation held since...

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Fatal Fire in Broad River Community Claims Life of Local Resident | WNC Times Buncombe County -- April 15, 2026: An official news release from Buncombe County Fire Marshal Kevin Tipton has confirmed a tragic residential fire tha...

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Let’s Talk Heart-to-Heart: Why the Latest Safety Warning Matters | WNC Times WNC -- We often see law enforcement alerts and scroll right past them, but a recent post from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office carries a weight th...

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SAFETY ALERT: NC: Immediate Stop-Sale Order on Ignik TapRack 4 Refillable Propane System | WNC Times North Carolina -- April 15, 2026: The (NCDA&CS) has issued an emergency stop-sale o.rder for the Ignik TapRack 4 Refillable Propane System, citing severe safety hazards including the risk of overf...

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Cole Gap Fire Nears Full Containment; Burn Ban Continues in Buncombe | WNC Times Cole Gap Fire nears full containment in Buncombe County, but burn ban continues due to ongoing fire risk after Hurricane Helene.

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High Stakes in the High Country: Transylvania Rescue Squad Handles Four SAR Calls in 36 Hours | WNC Times Transylvania County -- April 14, 2026: The busy summer season has arrived early in the North Carolina mountains, and local rescue crews are already feeling the heat.

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Two Juveniles Arrested After Loaded Handgun, Ammunition Found at T.C. Roberson High School | WNC Times Gun found at T.C. Roberson High School in Buncombe County; student arrested. Investigation ongoing. Parents concerned about safety. Read more here.

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