That reluctance to step into the spotlight is central to Regarding Charlie, a new book by Asheville author, former City Council member and longtime activist Cecil Bothwell. The 262-page book, ...

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Reducing AI use among both students and teachers, emphasizing college preparation and creating a uniform response to student deaths were among the top concerns raised by members of the county’s ...

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved two budget amendments for the Farmland Preservation Program at its Nov. 5 meeting. The amendments will use nearly $69,000 from the 2027 conservation ...

Western North Carolina businesses are finding new ways to use artificial intelligence to streamline operations, save time and improve productivity. But as adoption grows, business owners, workers and ...

If I had to sum up autumn health concerns in one word, it would be “nose.” This time of year in Western North Carolina is often characterized by tissues, handkerchiefs, sinus ...

Carter has used his company as a testing ground for AI, building a database to track customer invoices, projects and ...

The majority of voters — 96,383 — cast their ballots during early voting. The number represented a 37.6% increase from the ...

Policy change, consumer education and technical support are key ingredients in Western North Carolina's efforts to increase ...

As of 4 p.m., Buncombe County reported 21,566 voters cast their ballots on Election Day. Meanwhile, 96,838 people voted early ...

Artificial intelligence is gaining ground among Western North Carolina businesses, helping owners save time and boost productivity. But as the technology advances, local business owners, educators and ...