Asheville NC

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. — High atop Yancey County, Perry Vaile Adams and her family continue to share an overwhelming sense of gratitude in the aftermath of Helene. The historic storm that devastated much of the region caused only minimal damage on their property. "I feel unreasonably blessed," Adams said....

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: Josephine Lucille Lujon, 15, has been found safe, Hendersonville officials confirmed. The Hendersonville Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a runaway teenager, according to a press release. Police describe Josephine Lucille Lujon, 15, as a female with...

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A crash Monday morning on Interstate 26 near Weaverville forced the closure of one lane, according to officials. The right lane of eastbound I-26 was closed near Exit 21 at New Stock Road around mile marker 20.7 in Buncombe County, following a vehicle crash reported at about 8:28 a.m.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — At The Tailgait Market, Brynn Berryman spends her days surrounded by wagging tails and the people who love them. Berryman has worked at the locally owned pet supply store for about five years. Though the shop doesn’t emphasize formal job titles, her role centers on keeping the store...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville’s Water Resources Department. Hart has worked for Water Resources for 16 years under titles like Water...

ASHEVILLE - Saint Patrick's Day celebrations of Irish culture are planned across the city, with local pubs, breweries and restaurants planning a day-to-night marathon of jubilant bands, traditional fare and generous pours of Guinness and Irish whiskies and more as part of the observance. The holiday will double as a...

Brazilian steakhouses are not the first thing most people associate with North Carolina. Barbecue usually gets most of the attention. But across the state, a growing number of churrascarias have quietly built loyal followings by offering a completely different kind of dining experience. In recent years, food lovers...

GE Aerospace announced plans Monday to invest more than $1 billion in manufacturing in the United States, with $163 million planned for North Carolina. The company plans to add 5,000 jobs across the United States with this latest round of investments. The company did not say how many of those jobs would be in North...

The Buncombe County Detention Center was placed under lockdown over the weekend after a woman was able to access a gun while in police custody.

The warmth of spring was in the air downtown, March 7, as the Black Mountain Tailgate Market partnered with Old Town District and Foothills Grange to introduce an eight-week series, hosted by the venues on Black Mountain Avenue and below Cherry Street. The BMTM Spring Market, which will take place...