Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Six Asheville police officers will soon begin full-time patrols in public housing communities as part of a yearlong pilot program designed to improve safety, reduce crime and strengthen relationships with residents. Beginning in July, the Asheville Police Department’s newly restructured H

Changes within the Town of Black Mountain government continued, June 30, when Doug Hay announced his resignation from the town council. Hay, who was elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024, became the second local elected official to step down since April, when Pam King relinquished her position, moving out of the state

What began as a simple idea to combine a thrift store and a sewing space has grown into something much larger for the Mars Hill community. Remnants Thrift and Sew offers carefully curated secondhand clothing alongside a community sewing studio stocked with machines, fabric, notions and a large cutting table. The space

Leaders from Blue Ridge Regional Hospital recently came together for a community service project benefiting the Yancey Humane Society, creating more than 400 homemade dog treats and rope toys for local shelter animals. The donated items will help enrich the lives of dogs awaiting adoption while supporting the humane so

Three North Lenoir Fire & Rescue junior firefighters are being recognized for completing a statewide training challenge. According to North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, Zander Tripp, Jackson West and Thomas Floyd successfully completed the NC OSFM 2026 North Carolina High School Firefighter Challenge in Asheville. Throughout

Oklawaha Brewing Company will host its annual Rock the Block party from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in downtown Hendersonville. The event will be held at Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave. E. The live music lineup includes The Stipe Brothers at 4:30 p.m. and Lazr Luvr at 7 p.m.

Housing Assistance Corporation will hold a groundbreaking on Tuesday, June 30, to celebrate a project expected to open the door to homeownership for six families. The free community celebration will take place at 246 Wilmont Drive in Hendersonville. The Hendersonville-area nonprofit describes the project as a homeowner

Tucked away on North Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville, Mela Indian Restaurant has quietly become one of the most talked-about dining spots in all of North Carolina. Word has spread far beyond the mountains, drawing food lovers from across the state who are chasing something truly special. With a lunch...

On Friday, June 19, Governor Stein signed SB889 /SL 2026-8, which imposes a moratorium on the 2026 property tax reappraisal. Set to take effect on July 1, 2026, the moratorium will affect the assessed property values used to build Buncombe County’s FY27 budget, which was adopted on June 2, 2026.

Walk into the Through the Trees storefront at 120 West Main Street in Brevard and the first thing you’ll notice is the gaming setup glowing in the window, and the circuitry painted across the glass. People slow down, peer in, and ask what exactly is going on in here.