Asheville NC

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Scammers are getting smarter, and now they’re using real court information to trick people into handing over their money. Law enforcement across western North Carolina is warning that criminals are exploiting North Carolina’s new E-Courts online database, which allows public access to...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Thousands of western North Carolinians are at risk of losing access to food assistance next month as sweeping federal eligibility changes take effect under the “Big Beautiful Bill,” also known as H.R. 1. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human...

Something extraordinary is coming to the North Carolina Arboretum on Nov. 15: the North American premiere of “Trolls,” interactive sculptures that will lead you on a curious journey to learn about humankind. All 12 of these unique and delightful interactive sculptures can be found in the Arboretum’s formal...

Randy Horton Jr. of Spruce Pine, has appealed a District Court ruling that found him guilty of misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury. The case stems from a June 14th incident during a “No Kings Rally” in Burnsville. Horton was convicted of assaulting 73-year-old Norman Rabek during the event.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A man was found guilty Monday after he had threatened to kill officers during a standoff outside of his ex-wife’s home, according to the 43rd Prosecutorial District. 49-year-old Steven Hawkins was found guilty on four counts of assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month. Calendar. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Thursday, Nov. 6. Friday, Nov. 7. Saturday,...

In Asheville, local Parks & Recreation Community Centers are now food drop-off sites. This change follows a recent lapse in SNAP benefits. Residents can donate non-perishable food items during the centers’ open hours. Hours vary by location and day.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday reviewed a fourth-quarter financial update, appointed the county’s first hurricane recovery officer,and adopted a 2030 Strategic Plan to guide operations over the next five years. During the Nov. 4 meeting, commissioners also...

In a heartfelt plea on social media, an employee of a store that caters to a largely homeless clientele has urged the public to show kindness and understanding towards the homeless community. The employee, who themselves experienced homelessness earlier this year, shared their perspective on the daily struggles and...

SWANNANOA N.C. (WLOS) — As News 13 previously reported on Oct. 28, Asheville nonprofit Hearts with Hands was working to send relief supplies to Jamaica to assist those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Now, 45,000 pounds of supplies are headed to Miami International Airport. The supplies will be flown from...