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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County officials are exploring the creation of a single fire district tax rate for unincorporated areas in an effort to provide consistent fire protection services and establish a more equitable and sustainable funding model. The county does not operate its own countywide fire...

If you celebrated Valentine’s Day over the weekend, chances are you noted that tariffs are driving up the cost of flowers, chocolates, and many other items associated with the holiday. Many of the products that define Valentine’s rely heavily on imports. The United States imports nearly all the cacao used to make...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Local doctors say this winter has taken a hard toll on some patients, with Mission Hospital reporting an uptick in severe burns tied to secondary heating devices used inside homes. “I don’t think people realize how hot that space heater is,” Dr. Michael Shurr, director...

A sheriff’s deputy was dragged along Interstate 40 when a driver decided to hit the gas during a traffic stop, according to investigators in western North Carolina. The stop was initiated Feb. 11 near Canton, after the driver was seen speeding through a work zone, the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office said in a Feb. 13...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County property owners should be on the lookout as new property value notices are going out this week. It’s been 5 years since the last general reappraisal. State law requires reappraisals to be done at least every 8 years; Buncombe County typically does them every 4 years.

The city of Asheville certified Billy Strings‘ status as a local hero on Saturday by presenting him with the key to the city. Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer awarded Billy Strings the key during his fourth and final sold-out night at the downtown ExploreAsheville.com Arena. After Hurricane Helene devastated North...

A powerful legacy of talent, perseverance, and community impact. During Black History Month, The Urban News is proud to introduce members of the inaugural Asheville High School Athletic Hall of Fame, honoring trailblazing athletes and coaches whose excellence, leadership, and perseverance helped shape Asheville...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Two Florida residents are wanted in Haywood County on outstanding felony warrants, according to the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office. The suspects in this case were identified as 43-year-old Conroy Morrison of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and 34-year-old Dwayne Daley of Riviera Beach,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The famous Thomas Dambo Trolls are in their final days at the North Carolina Arboretum, which had to temporarily close its gates on Feb. 14 due to the overwhelmingly large crowd of visitors. According to a Feb. 14 Facebook post by the N.C. Arboretum, the...

North Carolina has quietly become one of the South’s most exciting doughnut destinations, where tradition meets innovation in every bite. From mountain towns to bustling cities, talented bakers are crafting pillowy treats that rival anywhere in the country. These aren’t your average grocery store doughnuts, but...