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WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — While past celebrations were held at Lake Julian Park, Buncombe County residents are invited to watch Fourth of July fireworks this year at North Buncombe Fields in Weaverville, N.C. The celebration will begin at 5 p.m. with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 4,...

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer. The former headquarters of the Balcrank Corporation from 198

OLD FORT, N.C. (WLOS) — An Old Fort man is facing several charges after he reportedly fired a weapon into a residence and then entered it by kicking the door down, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said the man, identified as 58-year-old Richard Darrin...

Thunder Burgerz West is preparing to open at 521 Haywood Road in West Asheville, expanding the locally owned restaurant concept founded by Roy Trantham. In a recent Facebook post announcing the project, Trantham said work on the new location is progressing and described Thunder Burgerz West as “coming soon.” According

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County is getting new computers. The computers are set to replace 255 old ones at $346,000. Town officials say the funds come from unspent money from previous projects. The computers will replace the old ones that are reaching the end of their lifespan.

Season’s at Highland Lake Inn invites guests to gather on the patio for Pub Night Wednesday, held every Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. The weekly event pairs a relaxed outdoor setting with pub favorites, cold drafts and live music. Guests can enjoy a casual midweek evening at Season’s with menu options including crispy fri

BREVARD, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Where’s Brevaldo? Highland Books will launch its annual Find Waldo Local event this July, inviting Brevard locals and visitors alike to track down Waldo at over 30 businesses. Participants who find Waldo at least 20 times will receive a special prize. Where’s Waldo Local...

Henderson County Parks and Recreation will continue its 2026 Movies in the Park series on Friday, June 19, with a free outdoor showing of Goat at Tuxedo Park. The family-friendly summer series brings outdoor movies to parks throughout Henderson County. Food vendors open at 7 p.m., with food available for purchase, and

CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Renovations are set to begin for Canton's gazebo on the banks of the Pigeon River, across from Sorrells Street Park. Plans call for adding stone or brick pillars, a new paint job and landscaping. The town is also working with Haywood Waterways to add a...

Buncombe County Government offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Buncombe County Animal Shelter, Elections, CCBI, Emergency Services administration, the General Services Complex, the Family Justice Center, Health and Human Services, the Register of Deeds, the Tax Office, and parks admin