Fairview Elementary marks centennial with confetti, artwork, alumni
FAIRVIEW, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fairview Elementary School marked its 100 year birthday this week with a celebration featuring students past and present. The event, which took place around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 in the elementary school auditorium, included the dedication of a 100 year time capsule, speeches...
What’s at Stake for Downtown Asheville’s July 4th Block Party and Holiday Parade
As part of the City’s ongoing budget discussions, financial support for two of Downtown Asheville’s largest public events—the Independence Day Block Party and the Holiday Parade—is currently under consideration. While no final decisions have been made, the potential impact of these changes is significant for both...
McDowell County wildfire burning for days is largely contained, authorities say
Firefighters battling a wildfire burning for six days in western North Carolina said they have made enough progress to start reducing crews. The U.S. Forest Service said Friday that crews reached 95% containment of the Jumping Branch Fire in McDowell County. Firefighters were being reassigned or released as others...
Opinion: Rescinding roadless rule would harm Pisgah-Nantahala forests
Public lands are more than lines on a map. They are the wild, beating heart of these United States. They are living systems that house watersheds that nourish rivers, corridors that keep wildlife on the move, and the sacred spaces that remind us of who we are. Public lands are also nature’s infrastructure: they do...
Hikes of WNC: Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower is a decommissioned U.S. Forest Service firewatch station along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 70-foot tower climb is one of the most iconic hikes in Western North Carolina. Fast facts. An out-and-back hike to the Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower,...
APD 30-day crime initiative wraps up with 25 arrests, 10 firearm seizures
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Following three separate shooting incidents during the first weekend of March, the Asheville Police Department launched a 30-day crime initiative. At the beginning of March, a shooting on North Lexington Avenue injured nine people. A shooting near the Pisgah View Apartments killed one person,...
Letter: City residents shouldn’t carry all the tax burden
The City of Asheville has a right to demand a percentage of the occupancy taxes collected from the tourism industry. A small percentage of those taxes collected would easily cover the budget’s shortfall and ease the burden on citizens already hard-pressed with skyrocketing property taxes and affordable housing. It’s...
Mission Hospital ‘merry-go-round’ sparks call for regulatory change
With four “Immediate Jeopardy” citations in five years, Asheville’s Mission Hospital is on a “merry-go-round” of compliance enforcement by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, one that won’t stop unless either regulators or HCA Healthcare get serious about making meaningful change, according to State...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Gerton — From Camping Gear to Pet Supplies
Looking for some great free finds around Gerton, NC? Neighbors are giving away a few handy items this week — from outdoor gear to pet supplies. Check out what’s available below!
Dust from future Beacon Park project sparks complaints from nearby neighbors
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Neighbors in Swannanoa say a new development meant to bring the community together is also bringing some unwelcome side effects. As construction moves forward on a future park, some residents say dust from the site is affecting their health and daily lives. "In the last...
