Asheville zoning panel backs more duplexes, ADUs
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville’s Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending a series of changes that could make it easier to build more housing across the city, including duplexes and accessory dwelling units, while eliminating minimum parking requirements to comply with new state law. The recommendations
The History of Food in Asheville
The story of how Asheville became a culinary destination will come to life during a lunch and learn presentation, The History of Food in Asheville, led by Heath Towson, Asheville historian and proprietor of Mountaineer Motor Tours. The event will be held Wednesday, August 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hatchworks Co
More than 14 grams of meth seized in downtown Asheville arrest
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Charles Wade Steiner, 62, and Samantha Mariah Scott, 35, were arrested by the Asheville Police Department on open warrants last Sunday. Around 11:01 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 9, an APD foot patrol arrested Steiner and Scott on Haywood Street. During the arrest, Steiner was found in possession of
Construction on new Asheville veterans campus to begin nearly 2 years after Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly two years after Helene sent roughly 8 feet of floodwater through a facility serving veterans in Asheville, the damaged site is preparing for a new beginning. Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) will break ground Thursday, Aug. 13, on a new and expanded Veterans...
August Events at Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, NC
From festivals and live music to markets and weekly programming, Highland Brewing’s August calendar is built on variety and community — bringing beer lovers, families, creatives, and neighbors together from across Western North Carolina and beyond. It’s Thirst for Good Feels in action, all month long. Upcoming...
Western NC man sentenced for felony drug trafficking
A western North Carolina with a lengthy criminal history pleaded guilty on Tuesday to multiple charges of drug trafficking.
Beat the Heat in WNC: Heat-Health Alerts Issued Across the Mountains
WNC News -- August 11, 2026: As mid-summer weather peaks across Western North Carolina, state health officials have issued heat-health alerts for Bun... WNC News -- August 11, 2026: As mid-summer weather peaks across Western North Carolina, state health officials have issued heat-health alerts for Buncombe County and s
Buncombe County man arrested on 12 drug charges, held on no bond
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Buncombe County man is facing multiple drug charges, including nine felony charges, following his arrest on July 29. According to an Aug. 11 news release from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office, Alexander Brooks Rowell, 33, was found to be in possession of the following at his residence on
Weaverville playground to close for 3 weeks of repairs
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The playground and swing set at Lake Louise Park in Weaverville will be shut down for maintenance and repairs next week. Public officials anticipate work lasting for three weeks. Maintenance will begin on Monday, Aug. 17, at the lakeside park, located about a mile from...
Deputies: 2 men wanted in connection with separate incidents in Buncombe Co.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports two men are wanted on active warrants for separate incidents. Brandon Thaddeus Bennett has warrants for possession of stolen goods, felony free text and felony conspiracy, deputies said. Michael Daniel Dockery has warrants for assault o
