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BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Black Mountain is sticking with its existing floodplain building standard rather than increasing the required elevation from 2 feet to 4 feet. The decision came as the Town Council considered updates to its Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Monday, nearly two years after Tropical Sto

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The CDC reports it has received 17% more inquiries about rabies compared with this time last year. The virus, which is spread through the saliva of infected animals, is almost always fatal if left untreated. The agency also reports rabies treatment has increased by up to 76% nationwide as

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A western North Carolina diaper bank is kicking off its second annual Newest Neighbor Diaper Drive in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week. Babies Need Bottoms is asking the community to help fill its shelves with newborn and preemie diapers. The Diaper Need Awareness Week runs from Sept.

Buncombe County -- September 15, 2026: Buncombe County is seeking additional applications for a housing development partner for the second phase of t... Buncombe County -- September 15, 2026: Buncombe County is seeking additional applications for a housing development partner for the second phase of the Just Home Proje

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The YWCA of Asheville anticipates temporary traffic changes and impacted facilities through next week as its ongoing pool renovation hits the next phase of construction. Background. The YWCA pool has been troubled since June 2024, when the ceiling of the pool began to deteriorate due...

Police say a man remains in jail without bond in connection with a robbery investigation in Asheville.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The historic Biltmore Village train depot is getting a new life as a restaurant — and this time, pizza is on the menu. Paperhouse Pizza is planning a permanent location in the 1896 train depot at 30 Lodge St., the former home of Village Wayside Bar & Grille.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — First in Fright Paranormal, a team of paranormal investigators who explore rumored haunted locations across the United States, will make a stop in Asheville this November. The crew will shoot a short documentary featuring the ghost stories of Pack’s Tavern. Pack’s Tavern Marketing Manager

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged after an armed robbery took place in east Asheville over the weekend, police confirmed. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, officers responded to Tunnel Road to investigate an armed robbery, according to a press release from the Asheville Poli

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Thursday night in east Asheville. Officers responded to the 1140 block of Tunnel Road to investigate a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian around 8:16 p.m. The prelim