ArtScape Banner Reveal to Showcase New Downtown Hendersonville Artworks
The City of Hendersonville and the Art League of Henderson County will celebrate the 2026 ArtScape Banner Reveal on Friday, June 5, at Art Place Gallery, located at 730 Locust Street in Hendersonville. The reveal reception will introduce the printed banners selected for the 2026-2027 ArtScape program before they are...
Cedars sued again, for receivership over $32 million loan default
HENDERSONVILLE – The lender financing the Fairmont at the Cedars project in downtown Hendersonville is seeking to have the property put into receivership, claiming the developers defaulted on a $32 million loan and are, or are in danger of becoming, “insolvent.” That’s according to a complaint filed May 29 in Henderson
Movies and TV shows casting in Asheville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo
Marshall Mermaid Parade returns this weekend for ‘magical’ post-Helene celebration
MARSHALL, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Mermaid Parade and Festival is Marshall’s biggest event of the year. According to the organizers, it is the mountain town’s most magical, too. When is the Marshall Mermaid Parade and Festival?. The Mermaid Parade will take place from noon to 9 p.m.,...
Learn how to plant, maintain native gardens with Weaverville Garden Club
At the next meeting of the Weaverville Garden Club, Christopher Mello of Marshall Native Gardens will share how you can use native plants to attract desired wildlife and pollinators while managing pests. Marshall Native Gardens comprises 4.2 acres of native plant demonstration gardens and community educational gardens
These 8 Hikes Are Less Than 30 Minutes From Downtown Asheville, North Carolina, And...
Asheville has a dangerous little secret: some of its best hikes are close enough to make “I do not have time” sound like a very weak excuse. Before North Carolina turns the summer heat all the way up, this is the moment to trade another indoor morning for shaded trails, mountain air, and legs that may complain but will
Medical emergency led to fatal Asheville crash, police say
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — The Asheville Police Department has completed its investigation into a fatal South Asheville collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 26. Police will not file charges in the incident, which resulted in the death of one driver. The incident happened around 3:37 p.m. at the 2160 block of Henderson
Florida man arrested for stealing card numbers for hotel stays
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives have charged Willie Harold Johnson with multiple counts related to fraudulent stays at a local hotel. Johnson, of Monticello, Florida, had been using stolen financial information to book rooms at Extended Stay America at 33 Rocky Ridge Road, Asheville. He is being held in...
Asheville second-home demand drops as inventory rises and buyers pull back
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville area has long been a popular destination for vacation homes and mountain getaways, but anyone loosely familiar with economics can spot an increasing issue locally: Not only has demand for second homes waned, but the supply of such homes is simultaneously soaring. New...
Sarge’s Animal Rescue launches fundraising campaign for $2.2M in renovations
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation has launched a capital campaign aimed at expanding and improving its facility in Haywood County. The campaign, called "Tails of Tomorrow," is intended to support upgrades and renovations at the nonprofit animal rescue. The organization has already raised $1

















