Two sentenced for drug trafficking in western NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Two people were sentenced to state prison after they pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges. According to the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Daniel Alfaro and Jana Edge were sentenced to a minimum five years and seven years in prison. Alfaro was arrested in 2023 by the...
North Carolina Sandwich Shops That Belong In Every Foodie’s Hall Of Fame
North Carolina’s sandwich scene is the best-kept secret in the South, and it’s about time we give it the spotlight it deserves. From smoky barbecue temples where the pork practically melts off the bone, to quirky delis stacking hoagies taller than your head with old-world pride, this state knows how to turn humble...
Town records reveal years of oversight failures in Black Mountain Brewing deck controversy
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Newly released public records show that the Town of Black Mountain issued official approvals for a large second-story deck at Black Mountain Brewing, including a certificate of occupancy certifying compliance with state building and fire codes, years before town inspectors later declared...
Flour café to move into former Laughing Seed space
The downtown space occupied for 32 years by Laughing Seed vegetarian restaurant is about to enter a new chapter. Flour biscuit café and bakery will move from its current location in the S&W Market food hall this spring into the former Laughing Seed storefront at 40 Wall St., says Flour co-owner Kyle James.
Rising dough: Flour makes jump from S&W Market to Wall Street
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Flour, the popular breakfast spot located inside of The S&W Market, has announced that it will be moving to its own brick-and-mortar location later this year. The new Flour will open in early March at 40 Wall St. just a few blocks from The S&W...
Charges filed following fatal pedestrian accident on I-240 East
Near midnight on Jan. 3, a pedestrian was fatally struck by two vehicles on I-240 East. On Jan. 7, Shaina Renee Dallachiesa was taken into custody by the police department in Marion, Virginia. and charged with Felony Hit and Run Causing Severe Injury or Death and Driving While License Revoked.
Asheville officials warn of $30M budget gap as FY27 planning begins
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville city officials on Tuesday warned of a projected $30 million budget gap as they opened the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget process months earlier than usual, citing rising costs, limited revenue growth and the inability to rely further on one-time fixes. During a...
Western North Carolina Weather Alert Wednesday: Up to 12 Inches of Snow at High...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina — Clouds thicken quickly across the southern Appalachians today as precipitation pushes in from the west, setting the stage for a high-impact winter setup in the mountains. While lower...
Boomer’s owner says tourism decline led to closing bourbon, cigar bar
ASHEVILLE - It was only a matter of time before Boomer's Bourbon and Cigar Bar would close, without the customer sales to keep it afloat after Tropical Storm Helene, according to co-owner Missy Baker. From her Coxe Avenue office, she had noticed that foot traffic was significantly reduced from what it had been before...
Residents seek answers as post offices remain closed in Swannanoa and Marshall
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Marshall and Swannanoa residents drove to two locations Tuesday where Rep. Chuck Edwards' congressional mobile office made stops for community input. Dan Fogle, who has spearheaded an ongoing 16-month effort to press the U.S. Postal Service to reopen the post office in Swannanoa, came to...
