Asheville NC

NORTH CAROLINA — A dramatically different weather pattern is settling across the state Monday as colder air returns under a classic wedge cold air damming setup, bringing mostly cloudy skies, scattered showers and much cooler temperatures compared to recent days. After warmer spring-like conditions, highs today are...

NEBO, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Forest Service announced the reopening of the Lower Heartbreak Ridge Trail after closing due to Hurricane Helene. The popular route connecting Pisgah National Forest to the town of Old Fort, North Carolina, was closed for 18 months. The route provided critical access to...

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is proud to announce the return of its beloved Art in the Airport program, a rotating exhibit that celebrates the vibrant creative spirit of Western North Carolina. The program is now accepting applications from local artists who wish to showcase their work in the airport’s new...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Every spring and fall, millions of birds pass over the mountains of Western North Carolina, following the Atlantic Flyway by the light of the moon and stars on journeys that span continents. The choices we make in our homes and backyards can help them safely reach their next stop.

Finding authentic Italian food outside of major metropolitan areas can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Most restaurants promise Old World flavors but deliver chain-restaurant disappointments instead. The Original Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian in Asheville breaks that pattern completely, offering...

HENDERSONVILLE – Public health and safety rose to the top of discussion on the future of the city of Hendersonville’s policy and enforcement at a Feb. 27 retreat for council and staff at the Hendersonville Police Department. They discussed the benefits of having added a social worker to the Police Department and how...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — AdventHealth has lifted temporary visitor restrictions and returned to its regular visitor policy in western North Carolina, the health care system announced Monday. In late December 2025, AdventHealth implemented the following protocols amid an uptick in flu, COVID-19 and RSV:. Patients...

HENDERSONVILLE – The storefront left vacant by the closing late last year of longtime Main Street institution Sherman’s Sports and Army Store has a new tenant. O.P. Taylor’s Toys is “moving on up” the street to its new home, owner John Taylor told the Times-News March 2. “(It’ll be) double the space and double the...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After seven years of business, an indoor axe-throwing venue in Asheville is officially shutting its doors at the end of March. The decision to close Axeville Axe Throwing came after years of dealing with the effects of an economic downturn, according to owner Glenn Merchant.

A multi-agency operation targeting individuals seeking to solicit children online and meet them in McDowell County for sex, led to multiple arrests and charges last week. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), executed a three-day undercover sting...