“No Band-Aid fix” for 53% rise in homelessness in Asheville in last 5 years
Asheville’s homeless population has grown 53% from 2020 to 2025, according to data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Local poverty educator and community advocate Kelly Redfern has seen the rise firsthand — and she’s not convinced that existing data has captured the true extent of the problem.
Man arrested for using pepper-spray during attempted robbery in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — A 20-year-old man has turned himself in to authorities following an attempted robbery in Asheville, where a victim was pepper-sprayed during a silver sale. James Russell Morrow has been charged with attempted common law robbery, breaking a motor vehicle with intent to steal, conspiracy to...
Violent stretch continues with gunfire at West Asheville apartments
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A violent stretch of gun-related incidents in Asheville continued Monday night when shots were fired at a West Asheville apartment complex, though no injuries were reported, police said. The latest incident follows a weekend that left two people dead and nine others injured in three...
Mission Hospital Earns National Patient Safety Award
Mission Hospital, as a part of HCA Healthcare, today announced that it has received a 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. This award reflects Mission Health’s commitment to safe, patient-centered care and puts the organization in the top 5%...
NC-9 closed after dump truck rollover crash, officials say
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A dump truck rollover crash on Wednesday afternoon has closed part of NC-9, according to Black Mountain Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Drive NC shows the crash happened on NC-9 Southbound near Lavender Ridge Place around 12:14 p.m. Drive NC said one lane is closed....
From near-record heat to possible snow: Weather shift ahead for Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Residents in Western North Carolina may want to keep winter jackets close at hand as a sharp shift in weather is expected later this week. Forecasters say record or near-record high temperatures are possible Wednesday across the region before a strong cold front moves through overnight...
Asheville leaders unite on safety plan after weekend gun violence incidents
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After a violent weekend in Asheville that left two people dead and nine others injured in three separate shootings, city leaders and police say the focus now is on preventing future violence through community partnerships, technology and public safety initiatives. “This is a very serious...
Immediate Jeopardy lifted at Mission Hospital but facility remains in “noncompliance”
A federal agency has lifted the latest finding of Immediate Jeopardy at Mission Hospital, but the facility remains “out of compliance” with several conditions needed to continue its participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, Asheville Watchdog has confirmed. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “has...
Movies and TV shows casting in Asheville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Man found dead near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway identified
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A man whose remains were found last week near Elk Mountain Scenic Highway died from a gunshot wound, and the suspect in the case died by suicide after barricading himself in a camper, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. The Office of the...
