Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — What began as a sunny Saturday outing for families hoping to catch one last glimpse of towering wooden trolls turned into hours-long waits along Brevard Road, as record crowds clogged traffic near the North Carolina Arboretum. Cars inched forward on N.C. 191 near Fore Road...

HOT SPRINGS - For the first time in its history, Hot Springs has a designated, full-time town administrator. Hassena Kassim, 47, of Hot Springs, started in the role in August. Kassim previously served roughly eight months as the town's volunteer and housing assistance coordinator in its post-Tropical Storm Helene...

If there are two things you can count on in this world, it’s that 1) Billy Strings will jam the hell out of “Hide and Seek” and 2) when he plays “Swannanoa Tunnel”, it’ll be in Asheville. Friday’s third of four sold-out shows at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena fulfilled both of those promises.

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Last year, Christian Adair was a cadet in Sergeant Major Lance Oufnac's class. Today, she returned to high school say 'thank you.'. Oufnac teaches Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) throughout Transylvania County's middle and high schools. News 13 caught up with Oufnac and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A newly formed cheerleading team in Asheville is marking Valentine's Day by delivering comfort to children battling cancer. The Asheville PEAK Academy cheer team spent Friday wrapping 100 donated teddy bears for young patients at Mission Children's Hospital. The effort is part of the team's...

Local leaders are hopeful that Lake Lure could be ready for public access, boating and swimming by Memorial Day Weekend. After more than a year of recovery work following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in 2024, Lake Lure, North Carolina, officially began refilling its namesake lake in early February, marking a...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Buncombe County Public Health officials have confirmed one new adult case of measles in the county. This brings the total number of cases in the county to seven and statewide cases to 19 since Jan. 1. At this time, it is unknown if this...

CANDLER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fire crews were responding Saturday afternoon to a wildfire burning in the Candler community of Buncombe County, according to state officials. The fire was reported in the North Luther Road area, west of Asheville. Social media posts from witnesses described heavy smoke in the area as...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Humane Thrift Store will host a Valentine’s Tea Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, featuring family-friendly activities and local artists, with proceeds benefiting animals cared for by Asheville Humane Society. Organizers say the event will include tea and cookies,...

Today we’re hitting the slopes at a beautiful brand new downhill destination in the mountains of North Carolina. Welcome to Hatley Pointe. Located minutes from Asheville and Johnson City, this place is climbing the lists of best new boutique resorts in the US. From the gorgeous lodge, to decadent dining, to superb...