Asheville NC

On a chilly spring morning in downtown Spruce Pine, North Carolina, a town of around 2,400 in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a double line of tents stood parallel to the railroad tracks, filled with people working at forges and anvils. The air reverberated with the hiss of gas forges and the rhythmic clanging of hammers striking metal. This was the 2025 Fire on the Mountain festival...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police said officers issued nine citations during a crackdown on vehicle noise and reckless driving in the downtown area April 4, 2026. Police said the effort was in response to community complaints about speeding, suspected street racing and loud mufflers. “Our community has been...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck by an SUV in South Asheville and died the next day, police confirmed. Around 8:41 p.m. on Friday, April 3, officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to Airport Road to investigate a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that a 2024 Kia Sportage was traveling eastbound when it...

Buncombe County’s logistics scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings for folks who like to keep things moving — from warehouse floors to delivery routes and operations desks.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Molly Cook, the chocolatier behind Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates, a chocolate company she owns and operates with her husband, John Cook, is preparing a big step for her local business. “We are building our shop in South Asheville there on Hendersonville Road across from...

Join us for the 24th Annual Robert G. Parrish Memorial Golf Tournament on May 22 at Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club!. This special event honors Robert G. Parrish, Sr., Fletcher’s first Mayor and a strong advocate for parks and recreation in our community. All funds raised will go...

Looking for something useful around town? A few neighbors in Candler are offering free items that could come in handy for your home or garden. A Spacro bucket seat that’s seen some wear but still usable if you’re up for a small project. The fabric was removed after being torn, and there’s a small missing piece near the shoulder area. Could be great for...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A grand jury has indicted a former Buncombe County pretrial services employee on felony charges. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said Rasnelly Vargas, who previously worked as a pretrial services coordinator, is facing two counts of obstruction of justice. Two warrants were...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The first Downtown After 5 concert of the year, “Stomp and Holler Night,” will be held next weekend at Pack Square Park, located in the center of downtown Asheville. The all-ages Asheville Downtown Association event is open to the public from 5-9 p.m....

Sometimes the best meals happen in buildings that have more stories than the menu, and The Pure & Proper in Black Mountain proves that old walls and new flavors make the perfect pairing. This charming restaurant sits in a historic building that’s been given new life, and trust me, brunch...