Asheville NC

Grimes Teich Anderson LLP has been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® 'Best Law Firms' for Asheville. The firm received Regional Tier 1 for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants and Regional Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The rankings are based on client and peer reviews. To...

With the federal government shutdown continuing, the status of the nation’s SNAP benefits remains uncertain. In response, Western North Carolina counties and municipalities, nonprofits and businesses are rallying to find creative ways to meet the needs of food-insecure residents. A program of the U.S. government,...

The City of Asheville plans to replace Fire Station 9 in Oakley. Residents are invited to a community open house on November 17, 2025. The event will take place at the Murphy-Oakley Community Center at 749 Fairview Road from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying a suspect wanted in a breaking and entering and theft incident. Deputies said the suspect broke into the Shell Gast Station, located at 4012 Sweeten Creek Road, on Oct. 27. Anyone with information is asked...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Whether you’re craving a traditional turkey feast or prefer to let someone else handle the cooking this Thanksgiving, Asheville restaurants are serving up plenty of options. From buffet-style spreads to carry-out dinners, several local spots will open their doors — or offer meals to-go...

Four people were taken to the hospital after a wreck involving a Henderson County school bus and a van on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. The crash occurred at 7:19 a.m. in front of Upward Elementary School, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Authorities said the school bus had...

A century ago, OKeh Records made the first attempt at capturing and marketing the sounds of Appalachian musicians in Appalachia. These recording sessions, held on the rooftop of the George Vanderbilt Hotel in downtown Asheville, have been called "the fuse that lit the big bang of country music." This week,...

(WLOS) — Be ready! An Arctic blast of air is coming early next week. A Weather Warn Day will be in effect on Monday, Nov. 10, and Tuesday, Nov. 11. Temperatures will begin dropping Sunday evening and overnight, bottoming out in the 20s by Monday morning. The coldest air...

Two nonprofit rock-climbing groups, Carolina Climbers Coalition and Access Fund, have joined together to purchase 17 acres in Lower Ghost Town, an area in Chimney Rock described as “one of North Carolina’s most iconic climbing areas.”. The area is located across from Chimney Rock State Park, and first...

Gospel, soul, folk, blues, funk and show tunes are just some of the styles in which Asheville native Datrian Johnson is immersed. A star at home and a first-call vocalist for some of music’s most accomplished artists, the singer’s body of work — both live performances and recordings — spans those genres and beyond.