Asheville NC

Step inside Buxton Hall Barbecue and you’ll immediately understand why Asheville locals talk about it with such pride. I first wandered in during a quick escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it didn’t take long to see that the buzz was well-earned. Travel Guides Asheville even crowned it the region’s top barbecue...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After the 78th Asheville Holiday Parade was canceled by Helene last year and replaced with a jamboree, it will make a return this. The 2025 Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, according to the Asheville Downtown Association. The parade is...

The Asheville City Council’s recent decision has halted a major housing development in Haw Creek, leaving community members divided over the project’s implications. The denied zoning amendment sought to pave the way for 49 single-family homes and 35 townhomes along New Haw Creek Road, featuring a bridge over Haw...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Tiki Easy Bar at Hi-Wire Brewing South Slope is bringing back its Sippin’ Santa holiday pop-up for its third year Wednesday, Nov. 19 through Wednesday, Dec. 31. The pop-up features Christmas island decor, specialty cocktails and other holiday treats. Think “Santa plus surf.”...

LENOIR, N.C. (WLOS) — Agents with U.S. Customs and Border Protection are set to remain in North Carolina this week. More than 250 people have been arrested as of Wednesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). That figure is about double the amount announced by officials earlier this week.

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. MountainTrue and the Center for Biological Diversity are suing the U.S. Forest Service because of unannounced logging near the Nolichucky River. The U.S. Forest Service has been harvesting and...

A recent incident involving a white Tesla on Interstate 40 between Brevard Road and Biltmore has sparked a heated discussion on social media. The driver of the Tesla reportedly did not yield to an emergency medical service (EMS) vehicle, causing outrage and frustration among online communities. One user expressed...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb is retiring this week. His last day is Friday, Nov. 21. This comes after Chief Lamb spent nearly 28 years with the department, joining in his early twenties. After climbing through the ranks, his tenure as chief was short but...

Recently, a social media user sparked a discussion by questioning the frequent low-altitude flights of a C17 military aircraft and a military helicopter over their town, heading towards the local airport. The user was curious as to why these military aircraft were making regular appearances in the Asheville area.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating the stabbing of a man which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in West Asheville. Around 3:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, APD officers arrived at Ascent Apartment Homes to investigate a stabbing report. Upon arrival, officers found a man...