I-26 Connector: Traffic shift planned ahead of Westgate interchange closure
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Progress on Asheville’s I-26 Connector project continues, but NCDOT officials say there are no major construction milestones to report this week as crews prepare for the next phase of work. North Carolina Department of Transportation’s David Uchiyama said the biggest upcoming change is a.
‘The closest thing to healthcare for miles’: Mountain EMS crews strain to keep pace...
SPINDALE, N.C. — When something goes wrong in the mountains of western North Carolina, the first call most people make is 911 — and in many communities, the ambulance that answers is the closest thing to healthcare for miles. That reality is the focus of part one of...
NC man made millions off European log cabins that never got built, feds say
A North Carolina man will spend 11 years in prison for defrauding customers who spent more than $2.5 million on dream log cabins that never left their dreams. Jason Nathaniel Speier never "successfully completed a single project,” U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said in a news release announcing the Thursday sentencing. Th
Man charged after 26 dogs found in inhumane conditions, sheriff’s office says
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man is facing animal cruelty charges after 26 dogs were found in "inhumane conditions," the Henderson County Sheriff's Office announced on Facebook. On Monday, July 20, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office Animal Enforcement responded to a welfare check for animals in the Dana...
Asheville breaks 118-year rainfall record as flooding threat continues Friday
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville set a 118-year daily rainfall record Thursday as rounds of heavy rain flooded roads, stranded several vehicles and prompted warnings that more flooding is possible through Friday and into Saturday. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg said 1.73 inches of rain f
Police investigate after man dies days after motorcycle crash in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department is investigating after a man died over a week after a motorcycle crash. Officers said they responded to a crash with serious injuries on I-40 West near the 49-mile marker around 3:28 p.m. on July 6. The preliminary investigation indicates that 49-year-old
As Biltmore Village sidewalk repair project moves ahead, fate of five-dozen trees is in...
The City of Asheville is weighing how to rebuild pedestrian infrastructure in Biltmore Village and is seeking public input on the fate of more than five-dozen trees in the historic district, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene. The project, which is being funded by a $2.5 million dollar grant...
Fork & Dagger: Hidden South Asheville gem earns 5-fork rating
Editor’s Note: Fork & Dagger is 828newsNOW’s anonymous restaurant review series, written by our independent Grub Scout—no freebies, no press perks, no agenda. Grub Scout pays full price, visits unannounced, and takes notes on food, service, atmosphere, and value. Each review reflects a recent, honest experience rated o
Weaverville Road reopens after flooding in Woodfin, police say
WOODFIN, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: As of 7:09 p.m., Weaverville Road has reopened, according to the Woodfin Police Department. A portion of Weaverville Road in Woodfin is closed due to flooding amid heavy rain, local officials confirmed. In a social media post, the Woodfin Police Department said there is...
Missing Cleveland County woman last seen in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Authorities say a woman reported missing from Cleveland County was last seen in Asheville. A post shared on the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Facebook page about Hannah Toppins-Turner said she was initially last seen June 8 in Polkville. However, the post was updated June 22 to say she was

















