Sheetz eyes Mountaineer Inn site in Asheville, city planning records show
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A long-vacant Asheville landmark could be headed for redevelopment as city planning documents show early discussions for a proposed Sheetz convenience store and gas station at the former Mountaineer Inn property on Tunnel Road.City records show an Early Assistance application was filed Ju
69-year-old man charged for indecent exposure and secret peeping
Asheville Police appear to have cracked the case surrounding multiple reports of a naked man attempting to break into residences over the past several months. The incidents had been occurring in the Deer Lake Drive area of south Asheville. Shortly after midnight on July 20, officers responded to the 100...
Be regaled by storytellers in Weaverville
Asheville Storytelling Circle All Stars will present an evening of stories at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Weaverville Community Center. •Donna Catton-Johnson has regaled family and young audiences for decades with fairy tales, myths and legends. • Through mystical Celtic stories, haunting ballads, historical narra
Kick back, or kick up your heels, to live music in Hendersonville
Summer is the time to get outside and enjoy outdoor activities and live music. If you live in or near Hendersonville, there are lots of options to relax with or dance to music — from rock to bluegrass to jazz, you will find something you like. Many events offer free admission. Just bring yourself and a chair. Here is a
Crews Respond as Evening Storms Knock Out Power to Thousands in Buncombe County
Buncombe County -- July 28, 2026: Intense summer storms swept across Western North Carolina on Tuesday evening, July 28, triggering widespread blackouts and leaving thousands of local residents in the dark. According to regional utility updates as of 7:50 p.m., Duke Energy is managing 604 active outages affecting 29,38
‘It came out of nowhere’: Residents describe storm that swept across Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — After a line of powerful storms swept across Buncombe County Tuesday evening, residents woke Wednesday to cooler temperatures, scattered power outages and the cleanup of fallen trees and limbs. The storms, which brought intense wind, heavy rain and frequent lightning, knocked out power to
Gun, ecstasy found during traffic stop, police say
A woman was arrested on Sunday after police said they found a handgun and more than 50 tablets of ecstasy in her car during a traffic stop.
Retiring judge allows Jackson’s Asheville hospital lawsuit to proceed
A retiring North Carolina Business Court judge will allow state Attorney General Jeff Jackson to proceed with his lawsuit against HCA Healthcare. Jackson accuses HCA of violating its 2019 commitment to maintain emergency, trauma, and oncology services at Asheville's Mission Hospital. Judge Julianna Theall Earp issued a
Ziegler Closes $45.6M Bond Financing for Carolina Village in Hendersonville, North Carolina
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Ziegler has closed a $45.6 million bond financing on behalf of Carolina Village Inc., a non-profit senior living owner and operator based in North Carolina. Founded in 1972, Carolina Village operates a continuing care retirement community situated on 94.8 acres in Hendersonville in western North
Best dining spots in Asheville: favorites and newcomers
Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings. From elevated Southern comfort food to globally inspired small plates, the city offers something for every craving — and plenty of places worth planning a trip around. Here are 10 of...

















