Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE – Buncombe County filed a complaint in Superior Court seeking back taxes from the owners of East Asheville’s former Ramada Inn property, which was slated to be transformed into permanent supportive housing and affordable apartments. The county initiated a foreclosure process March 31, before suspending it shortly after. The county voluntarily dismissed the action April 2. Callum Davidson, director of acquisitions with Friendship for Affordable Housing...

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!. Lucero Sierra was in high spirits at Mission Hospital on Sept. 25, 2025, despite...

Last week, Asheville Buncombe County Continuum of Car released its latest Point-in-Time count of people experiencing homelessness . The headline number is clear: 824 people, a 9% increase from last year. Numbers like this matter. They should concern us. But they also need to be understood in context. The Point-in-Time count is not a full picture of homelessness. It is a snapshot — one...

On April 30, Asheville-founded indie folk band River Whyless will appear on PBS North Carolina’s music series Shaped by Sound, a statewide program highlighting North Carolina artists through live studio performances and in-depth conversation. The quartet—Halli Anderson (vocals, violin), Ryan O’Keefe (vocals, guitar), Daniel Shearin (vocals, bass and harmonium)...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As spring arrives, black bears are emerging from their winter dens in western North Carolina and across North America. As temperatures rise across the region, these bears are now becoming highly active as they search for high-calorie food sources. Have you seen bears where you...

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!. Sometimes an old dilapidated footbridge turns out to be way more than it seems...

[Regarding “Back on Track? Optimism Builds for Asheville Passenger Train Revival as Funding Challenges Loom,” March 11, Xpress:]. I broadly and strongly support the proposed train rail line between Asheville and Salisbury in North Carolina. Note that the proposed rail line could include stops in Black Mountain, Old...

When I moved to Asheville 12 years ago, I was a dedicated vegan. That decision was primarily motivated by a concern for animal welfare and utter confusion around the many claims made on grocery store labels. How could I truly know the animals had a good life?. My first job...

ARDEN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Dogs will take center stage at Lake Julian Park next month as Dog Day Afternoon returns with an afternoon built around wagging tails and community connection. The free event, hosted by Mix 96.5, is set for Saturday, May 9, from noon to 3 p.m. at...

Haywood County -- Drivers traveling along I-40 have likely noticed the vibrant bursts of color lining the highway, but now those blooms have official ... Haywood County -- Drivers traveling along I-40 have likely noticed the vibrant bursts of color lining the highway, but now those blooms have official "bragging rights." The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has announced the winners of the 2025 Wildflower Awards, and...