Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Riceville Volunteer Fire Department has received a $100,000 disaster relief grant from the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal, the agency announced. The funding, drawn from House Bills 47 and 1012, will support equipment purchases, wildland protective gear and other items...

ASHEVILLE, N.C (WLOS) — The Thunder in the Smokies motorcycle rally kicked off today at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. This year's event marks the 23rd year where hundreds of motorcyclists gather to ride. Chris Anthony, the organizer and promoter of the rally, says he's been very fortunate for...

On Tuesday, September 23, at 9 p.m., the Center for Cultural Preservation (CCP) presents the debut of From Helene and Back – Nature’s Wakeup Call. Just ahead of the anniversary of Helene’s destruction, this new one-hour documentary will air on local public radio station WNCW 88.7 and will also be available for...

The Leadership Asheville Forum opened this year’s Critical Issues Luncheons program with its annual State of the City and County event. The gathering brought together civic leaders, business professionals and engaged citizens to hear directly from Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and Buncombe County Commission Chair...

There has been a great deal of news about the impact of the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” on virtually all U.S. residents, including those of us here in Western North Carolina. I want to highlight its devastating effects on a great number of people here age 60 and over.

A man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection to the 2023 killing of Jeruan Spencer.

Chief Steve Freeman, of the Bat Cave Volunteer Fire Department, was recently named Firefighter of the Year at the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — With just a matter of weeks left until the one-year mark since Hurricane Helene, many are remembering the emotions felt throughout the early days. In this week’s WNC Heroes, we sat down with the Buncombe County Schools Transportation Director, Jeremy Stowe. Stowe discussed...

CANTON, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Highway Patrol reports it is investigating after a body was found on I-40 in August. NCHP reports the body of 32-year-old David Christian Brown was found near exit 31 on I-40W around 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 29. Brown was hit by a...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Goombay Festival, an annual celebration of Black culture through music, storytelling, art, food, film and more, returns this weekend to downtown Asheville after last year’s event was cancelled by Hurricane Helene. Going to Goombay? Here’s what to expect. Goombay Festival 2025 will be...