Asheville NC

Regular pears have been getting away with too much for too long. One Western North Carolina orchard is making that very clear with fruit so crisp, juicy, and snackable that the grocery-store version may need a support group. Asian pears are the troublemakers here. They look innocent on the branch,...

Buncombe County leaders held a press conference last week to explain the hot mess that’s resulted from a state bill blocking property revaluations — sending Buncombe County’s budget and property tax rate into a tailspin. The General Assembly issued a moratorium halting counties from implementing property revaluations..

A Buncombe County man has pleaded guilty to felony assault of an officer for ramming a patrol car and fleeing from law enforcement at speeds in excess of 100 mph. Jeffery Lane Gillespie, 42, was sentenced in Buncombe County Superior Court last week to 90-120 months in prison. His sentence stems from a July 3, 2025, inc

Hickory Nut Gorge area, including Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, Bat Cave and Gerton, has full lake again, but needs tourists 2 years after Helene.

UNC Health has purchased the Westgate Shopping Center as it seeks to expand its presence in western North Carolina. The nonprofit hospital system bought the site, which sits off Interstate 240 in Asheville, for nearly $20 million, according to property records. It applied for state approval last month to build a 92-bed

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — When homeowners or contractors begin a metal roofing or siding project, the first questions often focus on price, color and availability. Those details matter, but they are not always the best place to start. At Best Buy Metals, we have found that the best projects...

HENDERSONVILLE – The Asheville Regional Airport is set to receive $2.5 million in federal funding to improve roadways, parking and entranceways. That’s according to a July 7 news release from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The airport money is part of $1.73 billion in spending across 52 states and territories a

Successful $200,000 campaign protects property from future residential development   SALUDA—The Saluda Community Land Trust recently announced the results of its “Keep Saluda Green” campaign and the permanent protection of […]

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced that alternating sections of I-26 in Buncombe County will close overnight for road work. Officials said that the closures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. will allow contractors to smooth and

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating a breaking and entering that took place on July 2.