Waynesville crews tackle pothole repairs, officials say
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — Crews are busy filling in potholes in the streets of Waynesville. With input from residents, town officials pinpointed about 50 locations in need of repair, including Boyd Avenue. The Public Works Director says crews started working on filling in potholes Monday. “I think we're at about...
Escaped inmate caught, returned to Henderson County
A man officials said escaped from a North Carolina jail is back behind bars.
Strangeville: The legend behind North Carolina’s Jump Off Rock
EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the legends, folklore, and unexplained history of Western North Carolina. From Cherokee mythology and Appalachian ghost stories to Bigfoot sightings and UFO encounters, the Blue Ridge Mountains have long been a hotspot for the strange and mysterious. Join us as we dig into the...
In Memoriam: Eileen Fulton, beloved as Lisa on As the World Turns, Has Died...
Eileen Fulton, beloved for her run as Lisa Miller Hughes Eldridge Shea Colman McColl Mitchell Grimaldi Chedwyn on As the World Turns, has died at the age of 91.
7th whooping cough case confirmed in Haywood County; first adult infection reported
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County health officials say another case of pertussis has been confirmed, increasing the total number of active cases to seven. In a July 18, 2025, press release, county officials said the seventh case marks the first time an adult has contracted the infection in the county. All...
Letter: Waiting for the bus and accountability
[Regarding “Imagining Asheville in 2050: What Might Public Transport Look Like in 25 Years?” May 14, Xpress:]. I have been sitting at a bus stop with 15 other people when the bus is 30 minutes late. I have been sitting at a bus stop waiting for a bus at a scheduled time, and the bus has just driven past me.
Tennessee nonprofit hosts mobile pantry event for those impacted by Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly ten months after Helene, One Generational Way, a Tennessee nonprofit, is continuing to provide help to those impacted. Today, the nonprofit hosted a drive-thru mobile pantry event at AC Reynolds High School. The event provided fresh produce and pantry staples to those who attended.
Helene recovery work to limit access at Riverside Cemetery
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville will begin the final phase of storm debris removal at Riverside Cemetery on Monday, July 21, as part of ongoing restoration efforts at the historic site. Work crews will be on site Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.,...
New roundabouts, bike-friendly: Asheville’s proposal for redeveloping Patton Ave.
The City of Asheville released a study this week on transforming the eastern end of Patton Avenue into a gateway to downtown, in the latest step toward reimagining the area affected by the sprawling I-26 Connector project. The study includes feedback from residents aimed at making the corridor safer for...
Fire officials launch hazard survey in Enka-Candler area
ENKA-CANDLER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Enka-Candler Fire & Rescue Department is launching a comprehensive Urban/Wildland Risk Assessment to prepare for potential hazards from hurricanes, wildfires and winter storms, officials announced this week. The initiative comes in response to damage caused by Tropical Storm...