Asheville NC

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...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Biltmore started a preservation project on the estate's historic Lodge Gate entrance in March, following damage from Hurricane Helene and years of wear. Crews are repairing the roof, restoring brickwork, and making interior improvements to keep the structure watertight, according to Biltmore's statement. The gate...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) — A proactive initiative by the Asheville Police Department aims to address noise and reckless driving. The police department said nine citations for improper mufflers were issued Saturday evening in the downtown area. The proactive policing efforts are a response to reports from concerned residents,...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — A new federal grant has been launched, making $40 million available for Helene-damaged commercial districts in western North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein’s office announced. Local governments and nonprofits can apply for this funding through the Commercial District Revitalization (CDR) Program. “The Commercial District Revitalization...

WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA awarded more than $26 million to eliminate flood risks for severely damaged properties in North Carolina. The state will use this funding, administered through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, to buy 75 damaged residential properties in Henderson, Polk and Yancey counties, bringing needed relief to the homeowners. FEMA is acting at the direction of the new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, who...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A new fire truck rolling through Asheville may look like it's making unusually sharp turns, but local fire officials are asking drivers to give it plenty of space. The Asheville Fire Department's new "Rescue 3" is now in service. It's a tiller truck, meaning it...

An open burn ban remains in effect for Buncombe County and the entire state of North Carolina as of April 6. An April 6 news release from Buncombe County said the region did not receive the amount of rain initially predicted and fire conditions are expected to get worse throughout the week. The county ban applies to all open burning within 100 feet of a structure. The...