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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The G20 Finance Track meetings will be held in Asheville this weekend. Despite the massive influx of high-profile visitors, no street closures are planned, though Omni Grove Park Inn security will be increased, Asheville police said. The G20 summit is a gathering of finance ministers,...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hendersonville City Operations was under precautionary lockdown due to a threatening phone call, the Hendersonville Police Department reported on Aug. 28. The precautionary lockdown went into effect just after 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., police said the precautionary lockdown had been lifted for Ci

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Crews are continuing to build a temporary causeway in the French Broad River as work moves forward on the I-26 Connector project in Asheville. The first phase of the causeway is expected to be in place by the middle of next week, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportatio

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A section of Interstate 26 will close on Friday, Aug. 28, from around 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. after a crash. North Carolina Department of Transportation said the closure is in both directions between I-240 and Elk Mountain Road. All drivers will be diverted to...

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WE NOW KNOW THE NAME OF THE MAN ASHEVILLE POLICE SAY THEY SHOT AND KILLED YESTERDAY-- WHILE RESPONDING TO A HOME BREAK-IN...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — This week, the Asheville City Council approved zoning changes that will allow more housing options across the city. "There's not one silver bullet that's going to solve housing affordability, but it's about reducing the friction and reducing the cost," said Compact Cottages chief operating offi

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Workers at a Wingstop restaurant on Tunnel Road in Asheville went on strike Friday, raising concerns about reduced hours, alleged discrimination and working conditions inside the restaurant. Organizers said 11 workers participated in the Aug. 28 strike along with members of the community. Worke

WNC Outdoors -- August 28, 2026: You don’t need to climb steep summits or navigate rocky terrain to experience the best of the Blue Ridge. Western North Carolina is filled with scenic spots featuring flat walking paths, paved loops, shady resting benches, and gentle activities tailored for older adults, grandparents, a

The back-to-back meetings will showcase two very different sides of North Carolina. Asheville's recovery from Hurricane Helene and the Research Triangle's dynamic technology sector will both take center stage.