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A class and collective action lawsuit filed last month against HCA Healthcare accuses the company of not properly compensating employees.
Business
14 hours ago
Lawsuit claims HCA not properly paying Mission Hospital employees

A federal lawsuit filed April 25, 2024, accuses HCA Healthcare of changing the timecards of Mission Hospital employees.

Housing
15 hours ago
Homelessness task force finds common cause — and frustration

Asheville Mayor Manheimer says the shortage of affordable housing is driving a crisis hitting cities big and small.

a diverse group of demonstrators gathered Wednesday evening, May 1, 2024, at Pack Square Park, to demand Palestinian rights and an end to Israel's occupation in Gaza.
Local
1 day ago
Demonstrators gather at Pack Square Park

A diverse group of demonstrators gathered Wednesday evening, May 1, at Pack Square Park, to demand Palestinian rights and an end to Israel’s occupation in Gaza.

Crime
1 day ago
2 men arrested near downtown Asheville on gun and drug charges

Asheville police arrested two men on gun and drug charges in separate incidents Tuesday, April 30.

Local
1 day ago
Voters trickle in as early voting in Republican runoff continues

Early in-person voting is underway, but only a handful of local voters have turned out for the Republican runoff for lieutenant governor and state auditor.

Local
2 days ago
NAACP President considered for Hendersonville Council

Meanwhile, recently-resigned council member Debbie O’Neal Roundtree hints she is not done with politics.

Traffic was being diverted around 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, on Sweeten Creek Road near Mills Gap.
Local
2 days ago
Crash, diesel spill prompt detour on Sweeten Creek Road

Traffic was being diverted Wednesday on Sweeten Creek Road near Mills Gap following a truck crash and leak of diesel.

Brandon Lee Kerley
Crime
2 days ago
Buncombe County man pleads guilty in motorcycle theft case

Brandon Lee Kerley will spend 22 to 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to numerous charges related to stolen motorcycles.