Asheville NC

It started with two words scribbled on a dusty 19th-century document: “servants’ house.”. That small clue set St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church on a path that would uncover long-forgotten structures, reconnect descendants with their ancestors and inspire a woodland trail system that honors the enslaved...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Senior Assistant District Attorney Katie Kurdys has filed to run as a Democratic candidate for Buncombe County district attorney in 2026, positioning herself as a veteran prosecutor focused on trauma-informed justice and reducing a growing case backlog. Kurdys, who has spent a decade...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A big boost for affordable housing is coming to Asheville. Asheville is fifth in the nation in terms of housing costs and rent. WellCare of North Carolina presented BeLoved Asheville with a donation check for $2 million to support the development of a new affordable housing project located in...

UNC Asheville – has been recognized as the #8 Best College in North Carolina in Research.com’s prestigious 2026 ranking of top US colleges. The ranking, which evaluates over 1,700 institutions nationwide, honors colleges that provide students with the optimal combination of affordability, quality of education, and...

It was mayhem in the mountains Wednesday when a suspect stole a police car and led law enforcement on a chase across Western North Carolina.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina will get a brief taste of warmer weather this weekend before another blast of Arctic air moves in, bringing dangerously cold wind chills and the potential for isolated power outages, forecasters said Friday. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Thousands are expected to gather at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville this Saturday night for the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam. The annual concert, now in its 33rd year, brings together big names to raise money for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and BeLoved Asheville. This year's...

After a yearlong hiatus, the contest returned to Asheville with 235 entries from 25 states, spanning elaborate miniature villages, standout youth projects, and a few newly introduced awards.

This article was originally published in the Asheville Watchdog. Citing wage concerns, diminished property taxes and the potential loss of the city’s last remaining industrial development site to retail, the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County has opposed locating a proposed Costco in the...

SALUDA—On December 5, Saluda Fire & Rescue gathered for its annual Christmas dinner, an end-of-year tradition that brings members together to reflect on the department’s work and recognize individuals for exceptional service. The event offered a chance for volunteers and staff to share a meal, celebrate...