Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Vortex Doughnuts employees say they are still waiting to be paid after the popular Asheville donut shop abruptly closed last month. An employee posted an update to Vortex Doughnuts' Instagram page on Tuesday, May 5, expressing support for the Asheville community and local small businesses that helped them after the closure.

While Asheville has its fair share of rooftop bars and restaurants, for many, there's one gem in particular that offers the best view of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Sunset Terrace. Located in the chic and historic mountaintop resort, Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa, Sunset Terrace is an American-style chophouse and seafood restaurant with vegan options too, so all can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic...

The North Carolina Governor’s School has selected 22 students from Buncombe County Schools to be part of its class of 2026. Held each summer, the month-long program allows students to dive deeply into their areas of interest while fostering creativity, collaboration and intellectual growth. Students are nominated by their schools and selected through a highly competitive process that recognizes academic excellence and artistic...

The City of Hendersonville will sponsor a Document Shred Event for city residents on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This year’s event will be held in Patton Park located at 114 E. Clairmont Drive in Hendersonville. Shred-it will have its shredding truck at the...

31 year old Joshua Jackson was last seen in Asheville, North Carolina on August 5, 2020. He disappeared after leaving Mission Hospital. Joshua Jackson experienced a medical emergency and was transported by ambulance to Mission Hospital. On August 5, 2020, Joshua left the hospital. He hasn’t been seen or heard...

The fate of the Coleman Bridge—an iconic sign to drivers on Merrimon Avenue that they are entering or leaving Weaverville—is set for demolition after the Weaverville Town Council unanimously voted to refuse responsibility for the pedestrian footbridge. A short debate. Town Council debated the matter for about 30...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A class action settlement against HCA Healthcare could provide tens of thousands of current and former Mission Health employees with back wages. The $1,563,000 settlement stems from a civil complaint filed by Sharon McRee, who worked for Mission between 2002 and 2022. The complaint alleged that Mission Hospitals used a rounding system for the time clocks that short-changed employees on...

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, new to biking or just there for the food, brews and entertainment, WNC Bike Fest, presented by Hunter Subaru, has something for everyone. • Morning trail volunteer opportunity. • Music by The Travis Book Band. • Vendors, games and demo bikes. • Raffle with...

Working together, the Asheville Police Department and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office seized almost 17 pounds. of fentanyl and cocaine during the arrest of Jesse Milton Ogletree Jr. Following a tip received through the Tip411 app, detectives reported to Gashes Creek Road in East Asheville on April 22, where...

Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. Mission Hospital has no plans to add staff in key areas – including trauma...