Asheville Daily Planet

UNCA announces monument signage project to enhance campus entrances and wayfinding

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:01:09 GMT

From Staff Reports

As of Aug. 25, work began on the previously announced campus gateways project, which will create more visible and welcoming entry points for students, employees, visitors, and the broader community, while strengthening the visual identity of

Crime, gang activity in Asheville? ‘It’s absolutely a problem,’ U.S. attorney says

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:56:06 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson stated in October 2026 that organized crime and gang activity are “absolutely a problem” in Asheville.

Specifically, while speaking on crime, gang

Costco resubmits plans for Asheville-area store

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:54:36 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Costco has resubmitted plans to build a new warehouse club, 32-pump gas station, and tire center in Asheville, and the proposal was scheduled to go before the Asheville City Council on

2 Buncombe sheriff’s candidates square off at CIBO meeting

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:51:59 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The two candidates running for Buncombe County sheriff verbally clashed over key public safety and administrative challenges facing the county during an Oct.

Tourism continues to rebound 2 years after Helene, Explore Asheville contends

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:50:26 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene ravaged the region, Explore

New bear-feeding rule in Buncombe County could bring criminal penalties

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:49:28 GMT

From Staff Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. — A new emergency rule approved Oct. 1 by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission makes intentionally or passively feeding black bears in Buncombe County a criminal offense.

Bears entered Buncombe homes 71 times from May 1 to Sept. 30

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:48:43 GMT

From Staff Reports

2 species of fish found in Swannanoa River for 1st time in over 100 years

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:48:00 GMT

From Staff Reports

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Biologists recently found native smallmouth bass and russet darters upstream of the Lake Craig Dam in the Swannanoa River for the first time in more than a century, according

Historic marker unveiled for Buffalo Soldier from Henderson Co. at Oakdale Cemetery

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:47:02 GMT

From Staff Reports

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — A historic marker was unveiled for Sergeant Walter Bryson — a Henderson County native and a member of an all-black military unit known as the Buffalo Soldiers — on late afternoon

Hendersonville, Saluda featured on list of ‘adorable’ N.C. towns

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:46:20 GMT

From Staff Reports

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada — The Western North Carolina cities of Hendersonville and Saluda recently were featured on WorldAtlas “Most Adorable Small Towns in North Carolina.”

Other WNC cities listed among the

Asheville named a top autumn destination in N.C.

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:45:30 GMT

From Staff Reports

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada — Asheville recently was named a top autumn destination in North Carolina by WorldAtlas, based here.

WorldAtlas released a list of nine best places to visit

GOP political signs damaged, stolen; civil behavior, lawful rivalry urged

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:32:36 GMT

Let’s remind ourselves of what two things both political parties have in common; the First Amendment that includes freedom of speech; and equal protection by N.C. state law, which we all share the responsibility to follow in a civil manner.

The Daily Planet's Opinion: Christopher Columbus merits a salute for leading Western ...

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:17:50 GMT

While New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani — and others of his radical left ilk — opposes Christopher Columbus monuments by advocating for their removal, viewing the statues in general and Columbus in particular as symbols of colonization and systemic harm, we contend that

Trump’s mental health: worse than you thought

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:15:11 GMT

By BILL PRESS

Syndicated Columnist

Since he first came down the golden escalator in June 2015, there have been questions raised about Donald Trump’s mental health.

Many psychologists and

Remembering the false ‘gloom and doom’ of the 1992 elections... and the upcoming 2026 midterms

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:07:33 GMT

By VICTOR DAVIS HANSON

Syndicated Columnist

In 1992, Bill Clinton won the presidential election partly on the basis of his campaign’s false accusation that George H. W. Bush had overseen

Hurricane Isaias impact locally

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:56:59 GMT

Isaias packs a punch in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Bat Cave, Gerton

From Staff Reports

LAKE LURE, N.C. — The remnants of Isaias

It’s Pete Buttigieg’s nomination to lose

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:52:45 GMT

By TED RALL

Syndicated Columnist

It’s that time again, and I know you’re excited: time to start handicapping the 2028 presidential campaign.

The Candid Conservative: Wicked?

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:49:36 GMT

““If you desire to be good, begin by believing that you are wicked.”

— Epictetus

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By CARL MUMPOWER

Special
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Rocking the boat in quest for sanity on NCDMVA’s rules causes waves, but no change

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:44:16 GMT

EDITOR’S NOTE: Karen McKay, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, is a resident of Leicester.

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Tony Bennett’s 100th birthday to be given world-class toast with Joe Gransden Quartet. ...

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:42:08 GMT

From Staff Reports

NEWTON, N.C. —The band Top of the World — a Carpenters Tribute will perform a musical salute to The Carpenters at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, here. Doors will
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The Carpenters to be given musical salute on Oct. 17 in Newton

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:41:13 GMT

From Staff Reports

NEWTON, N.C. —The band Top of the World — a Carpenters Tribute will perform a musical salute to The Carpenters at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, here. Doors will
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Billy Joel tribute show set Oct. 23 in Walhalla

john@ashevilledailyplanet.com (John North) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:40:14 GMT

From Staff Reports

WALHALLA, S.C. — The band The Stranger — A Tribute to Billy Joel 2026 will perform a musical tribute to Billy Joel at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Walhalla Performing Arts
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