Asheville NC

Professional snowboarder Zeb Powell has spent the past few years redefining what the sport looks like while carrying his North Carolina roots onto some of snowboarding’s biggest stages. Born in Charlotte and raised in Waynesville, Powell grew up far from the traditional mountain hubs that typically produce elite...

A North Carolina court has decided that prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against a woman accused of poisoning family members during a Thanksgiving gathering. The case has shocked the local community, especially because two people died — including the woman’s own daughter. The trial will now...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Haywood County officials said crews will be testing floodwater emergency sirens this week. Haywood County Emergency Services reported in August that work had begun on a new emergency alert siren system. 18 outdoor sirens will serve the southern portion of Haywood County,...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A crash on Interstate 26 in southern Buncombe County led to significant traffic backups Tuesday morning. According to an NCDOT TIMS alert, the eastbound lanes were closed after a crash near mile marker 35, between the Brevard Road and Long Shoals Road exits. One westbound lane was also...

Regina is haunted by the specter of mold. She found the insidious spores in the closet, behind the refrigerator, and around the bathtub for two years after the dishwasher flooded her apartment in Asheville, North Carolina. The infestation only got worse after Hurricane Helene. Rainwater rushed into her son’s...

NORTH CAROLINA — A dramatically different weather pattern is settling across the state Monday as colder air returns under a classic wedge cold air damming setup, bringing mostly cloudy skies, scattered showers and much cooler temperatures compared to recent days. After warmer spring-like conditions, highs today are...

NEBO, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Forest Service announced the reopening of the Lower Heartbreak Ridge Trail after closing due to Hurricane Helene. The popular route connecting Pisgah National Forest to the town of Old Fort, North Carolina, was closed for 18 months. The route provided critical access to...

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is proud to announce the return of its beloved Art in the Airport program, a rotating exhibit that celebrates the vibrant creative spirit of Western North Carolina. The program is now accepting applications from local artists who wish to showcase their work in the airport’s new...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Every spring and fall, millions of birds pass over the mountains of Western North Carolina, following the Atlantic Flyway by the light of the moon and stars on journeys that span continents. The choices we make in our homes and backyards can help them safely reach their next stop.

Finding authentic Italian food outside of major metropolitan areas can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Most restaurants promise Old World flavors but deliver chain-restaurant disappointments instead. The Original Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian in Asheville breaks that pattern completely, offering...