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Asheville airport tops out the last phase of its new terminal
The final beam is in place on the last phase of Asheville Regional Airport's $400 million terminal. The airport expects the terminal to be complete in late 2027.
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Public Art
Playable sound sculpture opens on Reed Creek Greenway
Asheville's newest public art is a sculpture you can play. It stands where the Reed Creek Greenway meets Catawba Street, covered in tiles residents made by hand.
City Council
Asheville council approves Enka Costco with 32 gas pumps
City Council approved the Costco rezoning at Enka Heritage Parkway on Tuesday, plus 23 Habitat homes in Shiloh and a $6 million grant to prevent homelessness.
Weather
Asheville goes from record heat to a freeze watch
A freeze watch covers Asheville from late Saturday night to 9 a.m. Sunday, with a low near 32 and widespread frost, days after the city hit a record 84 and a tied-record 86.
Weather
Asheville sets Oct. 10 rain record as Isaias passes
Asheville got 3.81 inches of rain Saturday, a record for Oct. 10, as Isaias's remnants passed. Rivers in the city stayed below flood stage; sun returns Monday.
City Council
Asheville council approves Enka Costco rezoning
City Council approved the Costco with 32 gas pumps at Enka Heritage Parkway on Oct. 13. What the plan includes, and the points city staff flagged before the vote.
WNC Nature Center
WNC Nature Center keeps national zoo accreditation
The WNC Nature Center has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for a sixth time. It is one of eight in North Carolina to hold the standard.