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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A paper published by a University of North Carolina Asheville biology professor and a team of 12 students has identified a promising development for combating drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or staph bacteria. The paper was led by Associate Professor of Biology Melinda R. Grosser, P

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Storms were moving into the Asheville area Friday morning, with more widespread thunderstorms expected this afternoon and into the evening. The storms could bring damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and isolated flash flooding across Western North Carolina, according to the National Weather S

The Hazy Hideaway is set for Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, at Sierra Nevada’s brewery in Mills River. The two-day, brewery-hosted festival gives Asheville-area music fans two separate opportunities to attend over one weekend. Phantogram is scheduled to headline the festival on Friday. For people choosing

One offers hundreds of wines and live piano performances. The other pairs cocktails and desserts with a welcoming neighborhood vibe. Together, they're representing North Carolina on USA TODAY's 2026 Bars of the Year list. The list highlights 38 standout bars across the country. The Fortunate Glass in Wilmington and Pot

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — An Asheville man has been sentenced after undercover buys revealed a fentanyl trafficking ring. 24-year-old Sadiq Mafia Devoe Jones, of Asheville, was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for distributing fentanyl. According to court documents and proceedings, law enforcement learned in Au

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Extreme drought has been officially eliminated from the western Carolinas, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update. According to the national summary, western North Carolina stood out for noticeable progress compared to surrounding regions. Last week's map showed an extreme drought

FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — Step right up to new rides, entertainment and food at the 2026 North Carolina Mountain State Fair. The fair is from Sept. 11 to Sept. 20 at the WNC Agriculture Center in Fletcher. N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services said the following four rides...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After years of apartment shortages, Asheville is seeing a very different housing market: a growing number of new units are sitting vacant, and landlords are offering lower prices and other incentives to attract renters. New apartment complexes are up as rent growth slows in Asheville...

HENDERSONVILLE – A new housing development is cleared to move ahead near the intersection U.S. 25 and I-26. The Henderson County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning for the project, 102 townhouses on 12.5-acre of land off Exit 40, just south of Fletcher, at its Aug. 19 meeting. That approval came ove

Hendersonville is taking developer Eagle View LLC to court after the city says a developer walked away from promised road and drainage improvements, leaving residents with dangerous conditions and taxpayers facing a $550,000 bill. Here's what neighbors and the mayor are saying.