WNC suspect facing drug and gun charges after traffic stop
A suspect is facing a list of charges after being found with guns and drugs during a traffic stop in Western North Carolina, earlier this month.
Wildfire near Mars Hill 90% contained; no damage reported
A wildfire near Mars Hill in Madison County has grown to about 14 acres and is now 90% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
Independent counsel to investigate alleged misconduct in Word of Faith Fellowship proceedings
RUTHEFORD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A judge issued an order on Tuesday for independent counsel to be appointed to investigate allegations of misconduct against the District Attorney of Buncombe County in connection with delayed legal proceedings on Word of Faith Fellowship. Word of Faith Fellowship, based in...
Goats and fire: How Asheville’s Parks & Rec manages vegetation
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to keep Asheville’s parks beautiful and thriving?. Asheville Parks & Recreation uses a variety of tools to manage vegetation in ways that promote healthy ecosystems and provide welcoming spaces for neighbors to connect with nature and each other. In a city...
From the Grand Ole Opry to Asheville
The Slocan Ramblers are one of North America’s most dynamic bluegrass bands. And in January, they’re headed to Asheville for the first time. Known for their blistering live shows, the Ramblers have become a leading light in today’s acoustic music scene, performing at major festivals including MerleFest and...
Cold, wind linger as snow flurries dust Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Drivers across the Asheville area were urged to allow extra travel time Tuesday morning as cold temperatures combined with snow flurries and a light dusting on the ground. Despite the wintry start, the North Carolina Department of Transportation reported no major issues on area roads...
North Carolina’s unique NYE celebrations from flea to pickle drops
While the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on Channel 9 is the annual viewing tradition of millions, North Carolina is filled with many different celebrations.
Arrest made after missing teen found dead
According to family members, 18-year-old Joseph Rose saw everyone as a friend. But on Dec. 19, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested and charged 21-year-old Johnathan David Paleno for Rose’s murder. Paleno, of Culhowee, was initially taken into custody by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and is...
State Board of Elections investigates Asheville Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley amid questions about her...
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is investigating Asheville Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley, who has claimed a primary-residence tax break in Atlanta while serving on Asheville’s City Council and has a history of voting in both Georgia and North Carolina. “We have logged an incident regarding Ms. Mosley’s...
The year in review: Asheville Watchdog’s photojournalists and their images of resilience
Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. Editor’s Note: As 2025 comes to a close, Asheville Watchdog staffers take you back...
