Hendersonville to Mark Lower Mud Creek Restoration Phase 1 Completion October 30th
Hendersonville will mark completion of Phase 1 of its Lower Mud Creek Floodplain Restoration and Flood Risk Reduction Project with a ribbon cutting Friday, October 30th, 2026. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at the project site, 519 S. Grove Street. The restoration covers approximately 27 acres of city-owned floodplain,...
Veggies, vendors and fall vibes fill Asheville Veganfest
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A plant-based celebration with an autumnal twist returned to downtown Asheville on Sunday, Oct. 25. Asheville Veganfest Fall featured plant-based food, local vendors and live music. There will also be free face painting for kids and a community raffle. "it's a high percentage of population...
Car crashes into WNC meat market, injuring 4
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — Four people were hospitalized over the weekend after police said a car crashed into a Western North Carolina business. On Saturday, before 11:30 a.m., the Hendersonville Police and Fire Department responded to 1825 Asheville Highway after a car crashed into the M&M Meat Market building. As a result of the crash, […]
North Carolina Suspends Motor Fuel Tax Through November 30th
North Carolina’s motor fuel excise tax is suspended through November 30th, 2026, covering fuel purchases in Asheville and across the state. Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 3 on October 9th, and the zero-cent-per-gallon rate took effect October 10th. The law requires the savings from the suspended tax to...
Costumes, hayrides and a DJ dance party fill Spooky Big Barn Social in Fairview
FAIRVIEW, N.C. (WLOS) — A local farm is getting into the Halloween spirit on Sunday, Oct. 25. Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview hosted its Spooky Big Barn Social. Families enjoyed costumes, trick-or-treating, pony rides, hayrides and a DJ dance party. The event also featured local food, vendors and...
Autumn Harvest Festival draws 50-plus vendors to Black Mountain
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Fall flavors, live music and a celebration of local businesses in Black Mountain on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Black Mountain Tailgate Market hosted its annual Autumn Harvest Festival, bringing together more than 50 local vendors. From fresh produce to handmade goods, the event gave...
Weaver Park repairs continue after $800K renovation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville officials say repairs to Weaver Park’s baseball field should be finished by the end of December, but some playground improvements could take much longer, leaving questions about when the troubled $800,000 renovation will finally be complete. The project came under renewed scrutiny during...
Buncombe weighs Code Purple funding increase as shelter beds shrink
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County is considering a roughly 24% increase in funding for emergency cold-weather shelters this winter, even as the planned loss of regular shelter beds raises concerns about where people experiencing homelessness will go when temperatures drop. The proposed Code Purple budget for the 2026-27...
Two men found dead in Arden identified, sheriff’s office says
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The two men found dead with gunshot wounds in Arden on Saturday, Oct. 24 have been identified, the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office said. On Sunday, the BCSO released the identities of the victims after next of kin notifications:. Joshua Sanchez Ramirez, 19. Darion Armon...
Asheville police say Flock search data deleted
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — More than 2.7 million searches were recorded through the Asheville Police Department’s Flock license plate reader network during a three-month period earlier this year. But now that the city has ended its contract with the company, police say they can no longer provide detailed records showing which outside agencies conducted searches or why.
