‘Large crime scene’ found in Asheville shooting investigation, police say
The Asheville Police Department said officers responded to Lee Garden Lane around 4:29 a.m. on Sunday for reports of shots fired.
Through anti-displacement project, Asheville hopes to prevent existing residents from being priced out
As Asheville’s government attempts to manage growth, its leaders are mindful of an underlying tension between two groups: those who would like to be residents of the city, and those who already are. In March of this year, the city began a conscious effort to balance those priorities. Now...
Protecting what’s ours: Forest Service extends Max Patch camping, fire bans
Following what appears to have been a successful ban on camping and fires on the popular Max Patch Bald in northern Haywood County, the U.S. Forest Service has extended the policy another three years. Overuse at Max Patch had been a growing issue beginning around 2010. Officially added to the...
These Newer North Carolina Tea Shops Are So Cute You’ll Want To Sip Your...
Tea is having a very cute little glow-up, and the newer spots are not being shy about it. Simple sips are starting to feel like full little outings. Instead of rushing through another basic drink stop, people are finding places with personality, color, and enough charm to make an ordinary afternoon feel upgraded.
Mission Hospital to Relax Degree Requirements for Some Nurses
Written by Ted Clifford, Asheville Watchdog. Mission Hospital will no longer require nurses to have a four-year Bachelor of Science Nursing degree or obtain one within five years of being hired. Instead, nurses will be required only to have a two-year Associate Degree in Nursing. “Our commitment to nursing excellence..
I-40 in NC opens following crash that caused standstill
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Traffic is now flowing after a crash that caused a standstill on I-40 Westbound on Monday afternoon. As of 12:49 a.m. Tuesday, I-40 westbound before exit 75 (Parker Padgett Road) is open, according to McDowell County Emergency Management. Emergency management said MAMA was dispatc
Driver in critical condition after single-vehicle crash closes interstate for over 3 hours
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A driver is in critical condition after being involved in a single-vehicle crash overnight that closed Interstate 40 West for 3 1/2 hours in Mcdowell County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol told News 13 on July 7 that troopers...
$1 million stormwater drainage project to have minimal impact on West Asheville traffic
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council has approved a $1 million grant application for a stormwater project in the Burton Street neighborhood. The project will target the end of Buffalo Street, a residential part of the Burton Street neighborhood, but city officials say there will be little impact on loc
Business Growth Continues Across Western North Carolina as Three Companies Announce Major Expansions
Western North Carolina -- July 6, 2026: Three recent business expansion announcements across Western North Carolina are bringing new investment, job opportunities, and renewed confidence to the region's economy. From a locally owned retailer expanding in downtown Asheville to major manufacturers investing in new facili
Asheville weather: Scattered thunderstorms expected through Sunday
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Following last week’s summer heat wave, Asheville is in for a stretch of showers and thunderstorms heading into this weekend, according to the National Weather Service station in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina. What will weather in Asheville be like this week?. The rainy forecast
