Asheville NC

In July 2024, cyclists Jacob Hill and Lennie Antonelli were struck and killed by a dump truck while riding on Highway 251 outside Asheville, North Carolina. The tragedy sent shockwaves through the cycling community and the broader Asheville area, raising urgent questions about rider safety and infrastructure. Brooke...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Weather in the mountains of Western North Carolina can change quickly, and winter storms, hurricanes (tropical storms) and heavy rains can create dangerous conditions.. That’s why it’s important to receive emergency alerts. Counties and towns across the Asheville area offer free alert...

Some of North Carolina's most pristine waters are hiding in and around the Smokies. Whether you're looking for an adrenaline-pumping adventure or a serene escape, Fontana Lake has your number. At 29 miles long, with more than 240 miles of shoreline, this clear, high mountain lake at an elevation of around 1,700 feet...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Firefighters are continuing to monitor and mop up two wildfires that burned in and around the Asheville area, with no injuries or structural damage reported, officials said. Swannanoa Fire & Rescue officials said a wildfire in the Lytle Cove area was contained at about 7...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) – On a hillside in Riverside Cemetery, a 30-foot-long stone memorial stretches along the grass, its meaning often assumed, its story twisted by time. For years, visitors were told a familiar version of events. The monument was placed by the Biltmore Estate to honor stonecutters...

A rare petition to remove District Attorney Ted Bell from office may proceed, according to a Dec. 30 court ruling. Special Superior Court Judge William T. Stetzer assigned independent counsel to investigate Bell's alleged misconduct in delaying the prosecution of church members accused of beating a fellow member "in...

Editor’s note: This satirical story is 100% fake news. It is part of Xpress’ annual Humor Issue. When Zumper, the rental platform better known for its constellation of dubious price estimates than its aptitude for sociological insight, released this year’s “Top Cities for Singles” list in October, few expected...

FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — Broadmoor Golf Links was demolished after Helene hit western North Carolina, and their recovery was nothing short of a group effort. The owner of Dreamcatcher Broadmoor Zeke Cooper, the company that leases Broadmoor Links from the Asheville Airport Authority, said it was unbelievable and kind...

SALUDA—On January 17 from 10 to 11 a.m., the Saluda Center will host an energetic new exercise class called Cardio Drumming. This event, organized by On Track Saluda, a nonprofit […]

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Increasing clouds and rain chances late Friday and into Saturday could provide some relief for firefighters battling wildfires around the Asheville area. Shortly before noon Friday, Swannanoa Fire & Rescue said a wildfire in the Lytle Cove area was 100 percent contained and 80 percent...