Asheville NC

Editor’s note: This satirical story is 100% fake news. It is part of Xpress’ annual Humor Issue. Opposition to UNC Asheville’s plan to destroy 45 acres of urban forest has resulted in its strongest alliance yet, and it’s all thanks to a familiar agricultural product. In...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For 13 years, the Street Creature Puppet Collective has been meeting primarily for one purpose: making puppets. These puppets are made to be on the go and can be seen at many local parades. Many of the puppets that appear at these events are made from found materials, a popular one being...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Fire Department is reminding the community that January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. According to a social media post, AFD will be sharing insights into the risks firefighters face every day and some of the ways they are working to protect their firefighters.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department is warning residents to be aware of scams, especially those involving law enforcement. APD said residents may receive calls from scammers impersonating law officers. They say scammers use scenarios like outstanding warrants or missed jury duty dates to scare...

MCDOWELL, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE (2:49 PM) - The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office says Ezekial Bowman has been found safe. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway teen. The sheriff’s office says Ezekial Bowman, 14, was last seen...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Western North Carolina Nature Center is leaping into the new year with some new animals. The WNC Nature Center has received five new green tree frogs. Their names are Rhodo, Beryl, Pyrope, Cory and Denni. They're named after minerals, gems and stones. Center officials...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Baby Place at AdventHealth in Hendersonville has welcomed the arrival of its first baby in 2026. Gracie Rose Kendall was born on Jan. 1 at 7:52 p.m., weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces, according to a news release. Baby Gracie was born to parents Morgan...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Swannanoa Fire and Rescue responded to an overnight fire. Crews reported that as of 7 a.m. Friday, the fire off of Lytle Cove Road Exit spans about 4.5 acres and is 70% contained. While no evacuations have been announced, residents are asked to...

The Historic Green River, NC known worldwide for its whitewater kayaking, recreational tubing, and Fly Fishing community, is alive and well. In May 2018 the Green River, like many others in the region, was flooded by Hurricane Alberto. Fast forward to September 2024 when hurricane Helene dropped over 20” of rain...

At the final Weaverville Town Council meeting of 2025, officials swore in the least experienced council in recent memory. Three of the seven council members — Phil Burnett, Mark Endries and Jennifer Young — were first-time officeholders. Joining them was newly elected Mayor Dee Lawrence, who brought with him just a...