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I-26 West section will be closed May 22: What to know about detours, timing, more
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced overnight closure of an 18-mile stretch of Interstate-26 West tonight, Wednesday, May 22, beginning around 8 p.m. At 7:50 a.m. Thursday, March 23, NCDOT sent a statement saying the highway had reopened from U.S. 64 (Exit 49) in Henderson County to I-40 (Exit 31) in Buncombe...
WNC History: Asheville's Flatiron Building, from 'Human Fly's' 1926 climb to today's hotel
Ninety-eight years ago, on the stormy night of May 13, 1926, a crowd gathered to watch as a man with no ropes or harnesses scaled the side of Asheville’s brand-new Flatiron Building. A searchlight on the top of the nearby Jackson Building followed the man as he made his ascent. When he made it to the top unharmed, the crowd issued a collective sigh of relief followed by a round of applause.
Catawba Falls opening day details; new trails set to open soon, US Forest Service says
ASHEVILLE — As the day approaches for Catawba Falls to spring back into action, the U.S. Forest Service shared details on what to expect for its reopening weekend. The popular waterfall in the Old Fort area of Pisgah National Forest has been closed for nearly two years for "major improvements," including new retaining walls, boardwalks, staircases and overlooks to "greatly improve the trail and visitor safety," a May 21 news release said.
Overnight road closures on I-26 in Western NC
(WSPA) – Road closures in the Interstate 26 work zone will cause detours beginning Wednesday night in Western North Carolina. At 8 p.m., I-26 West from US 64 exit 49 in Henderson County to I-40 exit 31 will close. The detour will shift traffic moving westbound on Clear Creek Road onto a temporary pattern. In […]
Western NC doctor pardoned 2 years ago for father's murder; now finally leaving prison
A Buncombe County doctor pardoned two years ago for the murder of his father because of the dogged − and now widely known − work of another doctor to reveal his mental illness is finally getting out of prison. Despite the 2022 pardon of his life sentence by outgoing Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam,...
Answer Woman: When will renovations begin at Asheville's McCormick Field?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question is about Asheville's McCormick Field and when the multi-million-dollar renovation project will actually begin. Have other questions for our staff? Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: When are renovations to McCormick Field expected...
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