Stay In a Luxurious Castle Airbnb in Black Mountain, North Carolina
You might think that you'd have to travel to a faraway land to stay in a castle, but there's no need to cross oceans to sleep in an enchanted fortress. In fact, you don't even need to cross state lines! You can stay overnight in a castle without ever leaving North Carolina. There’s a luxurious […]
Dhillon puts jurisdictions considering reparations packages on notice
Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon warned jurisdictions considering reparations packages that approving them would violate the law. Dhillon told Newsmax on Monday that a reparations package being considered by Buncombe County, North Carolina, would violate federal law if...
AdventHealth Welcomes New Oncologist to Expand Cancer Care in Weaverville
AdventHealth welcomes new Oncologist, Deborah Bradley, MD, to its team at AdventHealth Cancer Services Weaverville. Dr. Bradley is board-certified in Internal Medicine specializing in Medical Oncology. A member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Bradley brings more than 20 years of experience in...
Police searching for truck owner after break-in at Dollar General in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department reports it is asking residents for help in identifying a suspect after a Dollar General was broken into in early September. Officers said a breaking and entering occurred at the Dollar General at 60 Old Mars Hill Highway near Weaverville on...
The Reuben Sandwich At This Restaurant In North Carolina Is So Good, It’s Worth...
Hidden in the charming community of Fairview, just outside Asheville’s bustling streets, sits a culinary treasure that might have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about the perfect Reuben sandwich – and planning a road trip before you’ve even finished reading this sentence. The Local Joint...
Infant’s death at center of Buncombe County murder trial
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Jury selection continued Tuesday in the Buncombe County murder trial of a man accused in the death of his infant daughter, with 12 jurors now seated and three alternates still to be chosen. The jury of five men and seven women will hear the case...
Man pleads guilty to murder of 25-year-old found dead in western NC woods
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said a murder suspect has pleaded guilty in a 2023 homicide investigation. Officials said Javorie Ammon Thompson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and sentenced to 143-184 months in prison. This comes after deputies said 25-year-old...
Asheville community forms human chain to save UNCA woods
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Hundreds of volunteers gathered Saturday on the University of North Carolina Asheville campus to participate in “Wrap the Woods,” a community-driven event aimed at preserving a 54-acre urban forest from development. Participants formed a human chain around sections of the forest,...
‘Nothing but amazing’: Local leaders praise APD Chief Mike Lamb ahead of his retirement
ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — Community leaders with the Asheville Coalition for Public Safety are reacting to the news of Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb's upcoming retirement. This comes after Lamb confirmed to News 13 on Friday his plans to retire later this year. Honor Moor, chairwoman of the coalition,...
Officials urge vaccinations as Buncombe County whooping cough cases surge to record high
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — As students return to school, Buncombe County health officials are warning families about record whooping cough cases, slipping immunization rates, and growing concern about measles spreading nationwide. So far this year, Buncombe County has reported 82 confirmed cases of whooping...