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GOAL! 67' — Asheville City. Asheville City 1–1 One Knoxville. US Open Cup

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GOAL! 67' — Asheville City. Asheville City 1–1 One Knoxville. US Open Cup #ashevillecity #oneknoxville
April 1, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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GOAL! 120' — Asheville City. Lionsbridge 2–3 Asheville City. USL League Two

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GOAL! 120' — Asheville City. Lionsbridge 2–3 Asheville City. USL League Two #lionsbridge #ashevillecity #uslleaguetwo
July 18, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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A local resident is demanding transparency on a $7.4 million Axon contract, urging the city to open the door for public input on surveillance tools!

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Public commenter urges release of Axon pricing and public process for surveillance review
A West Asheville resident praised Safe Shelter’s work and asked the committee to direct staff to publish the Axon contract quote (cited at roughly $7.4 million) or at least a redacted price, and to provide a timeline and public input for the city's ALTR and surveillance review.
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September 29, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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Asheville's Interim Police Chief reports a remarkable 33% drop in violent crime, thanks to a collaborative, multiagency approach tackling gun violence head-on.

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Police report declines in violent crime, outline multiagency gun-violence strategy
Interim Police Chief Jackie Stepp told the Public Safety Committee that a multidisciplinary strategy — including federal partners, targeted overtime, reconstituted housing unit and ballistic forensics — accompanies data showing year-to-date violent crime down about 33% from historical averages and firearm-related homicides matching 2025 levels.
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September 29, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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GOAL! 67' — S. Carlson scores for Asheville City. Asheville City 1–1 One Knoxville. US Open Cup

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GOAL! 67' — S. Carlson scores for Asheville City. Asheville City 1–1 One Knoxville. US Open Cup #ashevillecity #oneknoxville
April 1, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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City officials hailed the PGA event as a triumph of teamwork, showcasing rapid drone response and effective emergency management, even as a small plane crash unfolded nearby—without any injuries reported.

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City officials describe emergency operations and drone support during PGA event; no injuries reported in nearby plane crash
Public-safety staff said the city’s emergency operations center supported the PGA event with 24/7 operational periods, multiagency coordination and drone coverage; a small plane later crashed near the airport and the drone unit provided first aerial feed — no injuries were reported.
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September 29, 2026 at 3:57 AM
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🟥 Red Card 82' (Virginia Beach City). Asheville City 1–0 Virginia Beach City. USL League Two

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🟥 Red Card 82' (Virginia Beach City). Asheville City 1–0 Virginia Beach City. USL League Two #ashevillecity #virginiabeachcity #uslleaguetwo
July 15, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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A local resident is demanding answers about ongoing surveillance from Flock cameras, claiming the city is violating civil liberties while leaving crucial questions unanswered.

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Resident accuses city of continuing Flock camera surveillance, demands clarity and accountability
A public commenter said the city still uses Flock and other surveillance technologies, questioned whether the contract was canceled, and accused officials of violating civil liberties; the council did not respond substantively during the meeting but was asked to provide records and answers.
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September 26, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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As the controversy over surveillance continues, Council member Bonagrani demands answers on the timeline for removing Flock cameras and whether they can be covered to halt data collection.

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Council member asks when canceled Flock cameras will be removed and whether they can be covered
Council member Bonagrani asked staff for a timeline to remove Flock surveillance cameras after the contract cancellation and whether the city could cover cameras in the interim to stop data collection and restore public trust; staff said they would follow up.
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September 23, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Asheville City Council is shaking things up downtown with new pilots for open streets, food trucks, and a controversial social district that could change the city's vibe forever!

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City unveils downtown activation pilots; noise ordinance change clears first vote, social-district proposal continued amid legacy-neighborhood concerns
Staff described four downtown activation pilots — open-streets mini grants, a food-truck pilot in PAX Square, a noise-ordinance amendment increasing allowable sound-exceedance events for qualified performance centers, and a proposed South Slope social district tied to five 2026 events. Council approved the noise ordinance on first reading 4–3 (it欠s
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October 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Long-term funding shortfalls are crippling organizations' ability to respond to disasters, threatening community resilience when it matters most.

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Report flags long-term funding and staffing shortfalls as key obstacle to resilience
The presenter said many organizations struggled with short staffing and overwhelming demand and that long-term funding is a serious problem for sustaining preparedness and hubs.
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September 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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A new report reveals three vital steps for transforming communities into resilient hubs that can thrive during crises and foster collaboration between local governments and grassroots organizations.

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Report urges investment in permanent community-led hubs and clearer coordination with grassroots groups
The presenter said the report recommends three main actions: invest in permanent community-led hubs with backup power and off-grid communications, build stronger coordination systems between local government and grassroots groups, and strengthen neighborhood gathering spots.
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September 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Asheville is gearing up for a transformative $1.4 million comprehensive plan and UDO rewrite—are you ready to see what's in store for our city's future?

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Staff seeks Sept. 8 authorization for comprehensive-plan/UDO contract; $1.4M base contract and multi-year timeline proposed
Planning staff previewed a procurement to update the Living Asheville comprehensive plan (approx. 12 months) and undertake a full UDO rewrite (approx. 24 months), funded by a $1,403,000 base contract largely from CDBG-DR and stormwater enterprise funds. The consultant team includes Opticos Design Inc. and subconsultants.
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September 7, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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As Asheville City prepares to allocate a groundbreaking $2.125 million for resilience infrastructure, community voices are shaping the future of connectivity and sustainability.

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Committee reviews resilience-hub mapping and readies $2.125M CDBG-DR pilot
City staff presented a completed resilience-hub mapping project and sought Council input on using a $2.125 million CDBG-DR infrastructure allocation to strengthen physical hubs, communications and connectivity through a two‑track grant approach and technical assistance.
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August 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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GOAL! 53' — Asheville City. Lionsbridge 2–2 Asheville City. USL League Two

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GOAL! 53' — Asheville City. Lionsbridge 2–2 Asheville City. USL League Two #lionsbridge #ashevillecity #uslleaguetwo
July 18, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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GOAL! 30' — Lionsbridge. Lionsbridge 1–1 Asheville City. USL League Two

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GOAL! 30' — Lionsbridge. Lionsbridge 1–1 Asheville City. USL League Two #lionsbridge #ashevillecity #uslleaguetwo
July 18, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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GOAL! 8' — Asheville City. Lionsbridge 0–1 Asheville City. USL League Two

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GOAL! 8' — Asheville City. Lionsbridge 0–1 Asheville City. USL League Two #lionsbridge #ashevillecity #uslleaguetwo
July 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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GOAL! 8' — J. McDaid scores for Asheville City. Lionsbridge 0–1 Asheville City. USL League Two

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GOAL! 8' — J. McDaid scores for Asheville City. Lionsbridge 0–1 Asheville City. USL League Two #lionsbridge #ashevillecity #uslleaguetwo
July 17, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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GOAL! 49' — Asheville City. Asheville City 1–0 Virginia Beach City. USL League Two

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GOAL! 49' — Asheville City. Asheville City 1–0 Virginia Beach City. USL League Two #ashevillecity #virginiabeachcity #uslleaguetwo
July 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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GOAL! 49' — A. Bilow scores for Asheville City. Asheville City 1–0 Virginia Beach City. USL League Two

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GOAL! 49' — A. Bilow scores for Asheville City. Asheville City 1–0 Virginia Beach City. USL League Two #ashevillecity #virginiabeachcity #uslleaguetwo
July 15, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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With all the shifts happening in lower league soccer, our own @joserdavila4 sat down with the leadership at @AshevilleCitySC to discuss their departure from @NPSLSoccer and their move to @USLLeagueTwo. http://www.protagonistsoccer.com/features/ashevillecity
Asheville City's Departure for USL — Protagonist Soccer
Asheville City Soccer Club’s men’s team will jump from th...
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January 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Asheville City Council takes a bold step to tackle abandoned structures, ensuring safety while balancing the needs of property owners affected by recent storms.

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Council adopts ordinance to address abandoned structures after debate over Helene‑damaged properties
Council adopted a new article authorizing repair, closure or demolition of abandoned structures deemed health or safety hazards; staff said demolition is rarely city‑initiated and the ordinance provides clearer authority to seek compliance while protecting owners actively pursuing repairs or grants.
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April 18, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Asheville residents are demanding a bold resolution to protect their community from federal immigration enforcement tactics that have left them feeling terrorized.

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Council reads joint statement on federal immigration operations; public urges immediate ban on use of city property by ICE/CBP
Council read a joint statement with Buncombe County expressing concern about border‑patrol activity and pointing people to legal resources; multiple speakers later urged council to adopt an immediate resolution barring ICE/CBP use of city property.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Concerns are rising over the Kenilworth Lake dam as sediment buildup and hurricane damage pose serious risks to public safety and the environment in Biltmore Village.

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Resident group warns of damage, sediment and public-safety risks at privately owned Kenilworth Lake dam; city staff point to state dam-safety jurisdiction
A neighborhood association told council the Kenilworth Lake dam sustained hurricane damage and presents an immediate flood, environmental and public-safety risk; city staff said the dam is privately owned, inspected by the state in April 2024, and that the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the primary regulator and grant source for dam-s
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October 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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⚡ It's GO TIME! Tobacco Road 🆚 Asheville City

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⚡ It's GO TIME! Tobacco Road 🆚 Asheville City All the action live 👇 https://www.footy-feed.com/matches/tobacco-road-vs-asheville-city-2026-06-19 #TobaccoRoad #AshevilleCity #UslLeagueTwo
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June 19, 2026 at 11:13 PM