Fringe Fest returns for its 24th weird year with over 70 arts events
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will return to the city March 15-22, bringing more than 70 different experimental, offbeat, always-interesting arts events with it. Tickets for Fringe Fest will go on sale March 1. Find yours at tickets.ashevillefringe.org/events. What to know...
SPRING BULK LEAF COLLECTION DATES ANNOUNCED FOR CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE RESIDENTS
On March 2, 2026, the City of Hendersonville will begin its spring bulk leaf collection service for City residents. Bulk leaf collection will continue throughout the month of March and conclude on April 3, 2026. How to Prepare Your Leaves. • Loose leaves only – do not bag leaves during...
WNC man accused of breaking into woman’s home, taking her child
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home and attempted to take her child. Deputies charged 33-year-old Justin Edward Gatch of Marion with felony breaking and entering with terrorizing to injure, misdemeanor assault on an...
HENDERSONVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES COMMUNITY SURVEY
The Hendersonville Police Department is inviting community members to share feedback about the services it provides. A short online survey will be available for the next two months, allowing residents and visitors to provide input. “We’re committed to delivering excellent service, and an important part of that...
Timeline: Suspended Asheville police officer had multiple domestic-related calls
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department has confirmed that one of its recently sworn-in officers is on investigative suspension after he allegedly assaulted a woman. The agency also confirmed to News 13 that the officer, Paul Anthony Duvernay III, has had three calls involving domestic fights with...
Between Asheville And Hickory Is North Carolina’s Crystal-Clear Blue Ridge Lake For Fishing And...
North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are a natural wonderland with jaw-dropping landscapes, from Linville Gorge, best known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," to the Blue Ridge Parkway. While the region was devastated by Hurricane Helene in September 2024, it is now open for tourism (though you should always check...
This Bookstore in North Carolina Serves Champagne and Literary Cocktails While You Browse
Nestled in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina, the Battery Park Book Exchange is a treasure trove for bookworms and connoisseurs alike. Imagine a space where the scent of aged books mingles with the effervescent aroma of champagne. Here, literary enthusiasts can sip on finely crafted cocktails while perusing an...
Karolina Kremes, Etowah ice cream parlor, reopens under new management
ETOWAH – Cars lined up at the drive-thru window and families sat on the picnic tables and benches at Karolina Kremes, an ice cream stand in Etowah, the week it reopened after being shuttered since August 2025. Business got a shot in the arm Feb. 20 from unseasonably warm weather in the 70s. “(Many customers) thought...
Rhubarb reopens, the next generation carries on farm-to-table legacy
ASHEVILLE - In the week of Rhubarb's reopening, Executive Chef Mallory Foster and her culinary crew prepared dishes that Rhubarb diners have come to know and love, as well as new inventive plates on the revamped menu. "The food will taste good because we love being here. I want to rewrite the book for what people...
Asheville seeks public input on French Broad, Azalea park rebuilds
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation is inviting residents to help shape the future of two major riverfront recovery projects during a community design workshop later this month. The workshop, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28, will focus on rebuilding and redesigning areas along the...
