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BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Black Mountain officials are working to close a nearly $2 million budget gap as rising costs and recovery expenses continue to strain town finances. The town began this year's budget process facing a $1.9 million shortfall in its general fund, according to Interim Town...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. On Tuesday city of Asheville staff will present a “framework” on plans for a temporary, one-year pause on approvals for data center development. Asheville is the latest community in western North...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A man was arrested on drug charges out of McDowell County after he was found passed out in a truck. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said 21-year-old Haven Michael Brown from Marion was arrested after deputies patrolling the Nebo area saw him passed out inside a truck and stop

Plenty of Haywood County residents have uttered these words, referring to a large anti-aircraft weapon featured prominently in downtown Clyde that serves as a memorial to those from the town who gave their lives in service of this country. Over time, it’s become a rendezvous point for any number of occasions, a locatio

After more than an hour of public discussion, 20 minutes of backroom meetings, and a 4-3 vote, Asheville City Council did approve a budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Yet the process revealed frustrations and disagreements among elected officials about how to handle city government’s finances. The final budget...

Many of these projects deal with road repair and debris cleanup.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville recently landed on a WorldAtlas list of the best places to live in North Carolina. While the recognition highlights what makes Asheville attractive, local realtors and business owners say they’re seeing a more complex picture on the ground. Local realtor J. Michael Manley...

A new flock is preparing to glide across the waters of Lake Junaluska this summer. Seven pedal-powered swan boats could arrive as early as Independence Day Weekend, bringing a new whimsical recreation experience to the 200-acre mountain lake. Designed to look like oversized swans, the swan boats celebrate the lake’s...

The Rhythm & Brews Concert Series in downtown Hendersonville will kick off in June, featuring free monthly concerts spanning jazz, country, rock, indie and bluegrass. The free outdoor concerts fill downtown with a festival vibe on the third Thursday evening of each month. Enjoy live music, craft beverages, food trucks,

CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — A landmark building in Canton will soon be no more. The historic Canton Town Hall building is set to be demolished by the end of June after the Board of Aldermen approved demolition Thursday, June 4. This comes after the building on Park Street suffered...