Proposed Asheville ordinance aims to transform abandoned structures amid safety concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Abandoned and long-vacant buildings across Asheville could soon face increased scrutiny under a proposed ordinance that would expand the city’s authority to intervene when properties pose health or safety risks. City leaders say the move is aimed at closing a long-standing gap in local...
Buncombe County DA’s office reports 38 jury trials in 2025, including 6 murder cases
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County District Attorney's Office has announced that 2025 was the most productive year for superior court trial activity since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted trial calendars. Throughout the year, the district attorney's office prosecuted 38 jury trials, including several...
Motorcycle accident leaves Hendersonville man dead
HENDERSONVILLE – A Hendersonville man is dead after a motorcycle accident over the weekend on Asheville Highway. Stephen Murray Nussbaum, 80, was riding north on U.S. 25 near Mile Marker 5, south of Hendersonville, according to a Dec. 27 State Highway Patrol news release. He ran off the road and hit a guard rail just...
The year in review: Sure, there were more important issues around here in 2025,...
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Waynesville police seek help identifying suspect in Exxon break-in
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Waynesville Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a break-in at an Exxon station. The incident occurred at the Junaluska Exxon on Dellwood Road in the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 22, according to a social media post from the...
Hundreds of residents signed up for FEMA buyouts after Helene. Not one has been...
FAIRVIEW, North Carolina – A dusting of December snow had turned the mountains around her white, but Elizabeth Clark barely had time to notice. It had been 438 days since Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters wrecked her home’s foundation, inundated the first floor, destroyed the septic system and swallowed their...
Power outages, downed trees reported in Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Strong winds began causing disruptions across Asheville and surrounding communities early Monday afternoon, knocking down trees and leaving hundreds without power. By 1 p.m., a tree was reported down on Garrison Branch Road in Weaverville, and scattered power outages were reported...
Black Mountain Brewing’s deck not to code, town improperly approved it, fire marshal says
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Black Mountain Brewing owner John Richardson has now heard back from the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. In that response, the state says fire district rules apply to the overall size of the deck, not how many separate permits were issued, and that the deck as it’s built...
Posana: Feed Your Well-Being
“Feed Your Well-Being”. It’s Mandara Restaurant Group’s motto. They’re the umbrella company, owned by Peter and Martha Pollay, under which Posana operates. I’ve known Peter (and Martha) for 15 years, give or take. In all that time, I never thought to look closer at Mandara Restaurant Group or “Posana”, the name they...
AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions – Paul Edelman
Asheville FM Live Music Sessions –Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Musical Guest – Paul Edelman “Jangling Sparrow” – Recorded live from the 103.3 AshevilleFM studio. AshevilleFM 103.3 with support from Arts AVL, Buncombe County, and North Carolina Arts Council. just hit play on the audio track...
