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• Universal joint: UNCA teams with Astronomy Club to build new observatory

  

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  Susan Andrew | 3 hours ago

  All eyes are on the skies: Eyes on the skies: Last month, UNCA announced a plan to partner with the Astronomy Club of Asheville to build a small observatory on the south-facing hillside at the north end of campus, at the end of Nut Hill Road. Key partners in the observatory plan include (from left) UNCA’s Brian Dennison and Judy Beck, and Bernie Arghiere, president of the Astronomy Club of Asheville. (photos by Max Cooper)

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• Asheville rolls out first steps in transit overhaul

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  David Forbes | 15 hours ago

  New routes, more efficient buses, and road improvements were highlighted today as the city of Asheville marked the official beginning of its transit overhaul, coinciding with the beginning of Strive Not to Drive Week.

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• Jack White at the Orange Peel

  

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  Alli Marshall | 18 hours ago

  The musician/producer/actor seemingly abandoned his quest for the world record of most metaphors used during a concert, in favor of searing, scorching, brilliantly-performed rock. Good choice. Photos by Sandlin Gaither.

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• Busk Break: Andrea Lee and The Voodoo Wedding perform "Hot Popcorn"

  

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  Steve Shanafelt | 20 hours ago

  Asheville-based singer/songwriter Andrea Lee is joined by a banjo-and-washboard duo for this version of her original tune.

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• More than 300 participate in Asheville's first walk for lupus

  

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  Caitlin Byrd | 20 hours ago

  More than 300 participated in Asheville's first Walk For Lupus Now event. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease disease that causes inflamation. This inflammation can damage major organs like the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin and the brain. In North Carolina alone, the disease affects about 45,000 people.

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• Missing evidence, concealed report

  

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  David Forbes | 24 hours ago

  The Asheville Police Department will hire a new evidence-room manager, but an audit of absent items remains under wraps despite a mounting media push for disclosure.

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• Changes to Asheville's transit system launch today; bus fare is free through June 8

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  Jake Frankel | 1 day ago

  Monday, May 21 marks the opening of a new chapter for Asheville’s public transportation: Asheville Redefines Transit (ART) is the implementation of the first phase of the city’s Transit Master Plan.

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• Photographer Jonathan Welch takes on the Appalachian Trail -- UPDATED

  

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  Bill Rhodes | 2 days ago

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• Female scientists of the future

  

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  Jen Nathan Orris | 2 days ago

  The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute encourages girls to try their hands at food chemistry in the hopes of inspiring the next generation of female scientists.

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• Drum corps

  

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  Alli Marshall | 2 days ago

  Drum ensemble Man Forever plays The Get Down on Saturday, May 26.

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• West Asheville open studios stroll set for June 9-10th

  Bill Rhodes | 1 hour ago

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• Flash flooding along Flat Creek near Weaverville reported UPDATED

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• Salmonella outbreak count up to 83, says Food Poison Journal

  Mackensy Lunsford | 14 hours ago

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• Mountain BizWorks announces it will close Hendersonville field office

  Caitlin Byrd | 18 hours ago

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• Public forum on fracking to be held Thursday in Hendersonville

  Caitlin Byrd | 18 hours ago

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• Former Asheville School headmaster of external affairs receives school's highest honor

  Caitlin Byrd | 19 hours ago

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• Asheville Green Drinks hosts Bruce Niles May 23 for launch of local Beyond Coal initiative

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• Mission Hospital introduces new stroke technology to help patients

  Caitlin Byrd | 21 hours ago

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• Free Christian health class begins June 14

  Caitlin Byrd | 23 hours ago

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• Politics Now: GOP's not worried about securing 10th District win

  Jake Frankel | 24 hours ago

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