Asheville NC

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One local veteran has discovered a unique way to give back to her community in Haywood County. Tiffani Watts, manager of Twigs and Leaves Gallery in Waynesville, has nine years of experience in the Marine Corps. She says transitioning back to civilian life can be...

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...

BAT CAVE, N.C. (WLOS) — A community in Bat cave is receiving a Christmas miracle a tad bit early, as a private bridge is being dedicated after being fully restored. With help from Lutheran Disaster Response and Mennonite Disaster Service, homeowners in Batcave were able to get their bridge repaired after it was...

Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons of Weaverville, North Carolina, addressed reports of increased U.S. Customs and Border Protection activity in Buncombe County. He stated that the Weaverville Police Department will follow all laws but will not use local resources to enforce civil immigration laws.

In an unexpected location, nestled between a gas station and a bail bond office in West Asheville, lies a hidden gem - Asheville Kava x Coffee. Despite its unconventional setting, this coffee shop has been making waves in the local community for its exceptional pour overs, surpassing even renowned competitors like...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — With less than a week to go until Thanksgiving, there’s good news for some Americans who still haven’t done their shopping. According to a new American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) survey, the average Thanksgiving dinner price is down roughly 5% from last year.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has warned residents of scammers posing as FEMA. The sheriff’s office said the caller told a resident that FEMA needed access to their property to reach someone else’s property. Deputies said the caller, who already had the resident’s...

Haywood County, N.C. – Haywood County deputies have arrested a Clyde resident after uncovering what investigators describe as a significant drug trafficking operation. The suspect, 26-year-old Dominic Mateo Silva-Chessell, is now facing multiple felony charges following a countywide investigation that led to his...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County Public Libraries will expand operating hours beginning Jan. 2, 2026, adding 36 hours per week across the system as the county continues restoring services reduced after Tropical Storm Helene. Library officials said hours were cut in the months following the storm because...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After the 78th annual Asheville Holiday Parade was canceled last year due to Helene and replaced with a jamboree, the parade made its return on Nov. 22, 2025. The parade, presented by Bojangles began at 11 a.m. The parade was produced by the Asheville Downtown...