WNC Wellness Alert: Navigating the CDC Rabies Testing Pause and Protecting Your Family | WNC Times WNC Health Alert: Federal Lab Pause Hits Home As the CDC suspends diagnostic testing for rabies and other critical diseases due to a national staffing crisis, Western North Carolina finds itself on th...

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Eaton to Add 300 Jobs in Buncombe County Expansion | WNC Times Eaton expands in Buncombe County, adding 300 jobs! Boost to Asheville's economy with new manufacturing opportunities. Learn more!

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Main Street Melodies to Quilt Trails: A Guide to Waynesville’s Heritage Weekend! | WNC Times Celebrate Appalachian culture! Waynesville's Heritage Fest: music, crafts, food, & fun. April 17-18, 2026. Free admission!

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Dine to Be Kind | Asheville Humane Society Join us on April 7, 2026, for a day of dining and drinking out to raise money for local pets in need.

Today, Dine to Be Kind: Your Meal Saves Lives Today!
If you’re eating out today, you can help local animals in need! Asheville, Black Mountain, and Weaverville are donating a portion of their sales to the Asheville Humane Societ list of participating locations hours here:
ashevillehumane.org/dine

WNC Housing Crisis: A 2026 Guide to Local, State, and National Help wnctimes.com/article/wnc-... #WNCNews #AffordableHousing #westernncmountains #wnc #asheville #maggievalley #waynesvillenc #RuralHousing #housing #housingcrisis #mountainprojects

Artemis II Update: Crew Completes Lunar Flyby and Heads Home to Earth | WNC Times Artemis II has completed its lunar flyby. Discover the latest mission updates, how PARI in WNC is tracking the crew, and where to find the NASA live tracker.

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Will Asheville Lose Its Title as the ‘Forest Science Capital’? | WNC Times Asheville’s Southern Research Station and the historic Bent Creek forest face a major federal overhaul. See how the Forest Service move impacts our mountai

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Murphy's Braden Rumfelt Soars to American Idol's Top 11! | WNC Times Murphy's Braden Rumfelt makes American Idol's Top 11! The 23-year-old singer inspires Western NC with his vocal talent. Watch his journey!

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Community Mourns Death of Miss North Carolina 2024, Helen Carrie Everett | WNC Times North Carolina mourns the loss of Helen Carrie Everett, Miss North Carolina 2024, who passed away on Easter night, April 5, 2026,

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Graham Co. Sheriff Ousted: What Hoxit's Removal Means for WNC | WNC Times Sheriff Hoxit's removal rocks WNC! Misconduct allegations, investigation details, and the impact on Graham County law enforcement.

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Renew NC Launches Commercial District Revitalization Program for Western North Carolina | WNC Times Raleigh -- April 6, 2026: North Carolina Josh Stein's Office: Today, the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Revitalization (DCR)

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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 Police Conduct Proactive Policing: Excessive Vehicle Noise and Reckless Driving | WNC Times Asheville Department officers conducted proactive efforts in the downtown area on Saturday evening in response to ongoing community complaints about exces

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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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Post Office Closures: A National Strategy Hitting WNC | WNC Times WNC -- April 5, 2026: The recent closure of the Webster Post Office in Jackson County is a local alarm bell for a massive, nationwide shift in how our...

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Burning Ban Lingers: WNC Wildfire Risk Remains High, Officials Warn | WNC Times WNC burning ban extended due to high wildfire risk. Drought & dry fuels fuel concerns. Learn about restrictions & penalties. Stay safe!

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Asheville Area Awakens: Bears Emerge, BearWise Offers Spring Safety Tips | WNC Times Asheville bears are waking up! Get BearWise spring safety tips to avoid conflicts in Asheville & Buncombe County. Stay safe this season!

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The Gap Between Taxes and Access: NC Homeschool Facts 2026 | WNC Times WNC -- For many homeschooling families in Western North Carolina, there is a common desire to participate in local school sports, bands, or clubs. Whi...

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McCormick Field to Host Big South Baseball Championship | WNC Times Asheville's McCormick Field will host the 2026 Big South Baseball Championship after a $23M renovation. Local team updates inside!

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Dog Day Afternoon at Lake Julian is Back! May 9, 2026 | WNC Times Arden -- Lake Julian May 9, 2026: Get ready to wag those tails! Mix 96.5 is bringing the ultimate pet celebration back to Lake Julian Park on Saturday...

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The Perfect Storm: Why WNC Schools are Facing a Fiscal Cliff in 2026 | WNC Times WNC -- April 5, 2026: While the rest of North Carolina watches the political tug-of-war in Raleigh, Western North Carolina is feeling a much colder r...

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NC Attorney General Challenges Federal Overreach on Mail-In Voting | WNC Times Raleith -- April 5, 2026: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s recent ex...

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Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop Begins in Western NC to Protect People and Pets | WNC Times Western North Carolina -- April 5, 2026: Press Release North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services - Starting in April, wildlife official...

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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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When "Tip-of-the-Tongue" is a Red Flag: What the Latest Science Says About Your Brain | WNC Times Health News -- April 5. We’ve all been there: You’re in the middle of a sentence, and suddenly, the name of a common object—a "stapler," a "wrench," o...

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Macon County Sheriff's Office Scam Alert | WNC Times Macon County -- April 5, 2026: The Macon County Sheriff's Office posted the following scam alert yesterday: Heads up, Macon County — this is a scam. W...

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The "Zero-Mile" Spring Break: High Fun, Low Cost, No Car Needed | WNC Times Spring Break -- You don't need a full tank of gas to give your kids a week they’ll remember. In fact, some of the best childhood memories come from th...

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"Rescue is Not a Certainty": Great Smoky Mountains Issue Rare Warning After 38 Emergencies in March | WNC Times Great Smok Mountains -- April 5, 2026: The bottom line: National Park rangers are urging Western North Carolina visitors to prepare for dangerous spri...

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From Pisgah to the Far Side: WNC’s Eyes on the Moon as Artemis II Reaches Deep Space | WNC Times While most of Western North Carolina was settling into the weekend, a team of scientists and engineers in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest was locked onto a signal from 200,000 miles away.

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