Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Musician Billy Strings is in Asheville for the second half of a four-night sold-out concert series and fans aren’t the only ones excited about the bluegrass star's back-to-back shows. Restaurants and bars are seeing a big boost in business as thousands of fans, many...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Clayton Road in south Buncombe County will be closed again Friday as crews continue ongoing slope and road repair work. The closure will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. near Kay Lou Lane. Residents will be able to access side roads during the closure.

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C (WLOS) — National 211 Day, an annual event that highlights the free, 24/7 helpline connecting people to vital resources during times of crisis, takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The helpline works in all 50 states, and any local United Way helps connect people to food,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One of downtown Asheville's busiest streets will soon see improvements as the city plans to replace sidewalks along both sides of Lexington Avenue. The city says the brick sidewalks, a defining feature of the corridor, have deteriorated over the years, creating uneven surfaces, lifted bricks...

HENDERSONVILLE – A Hendersonville housing nonprofit is moving forward with a project, years in the making, to construct 60 new affordable units in the city. Building permits for the project were issued Feb. 12. The Housing Assistance Corporation plans to break ground in March on the second phase of the Apple Ridge...

(All persons innocent until proven guilty) Suzanne Stovall Armstrong, 70 years old of Burnsville, NC. Armstrong was issued a $15,000.00 bond. Melvin Quintin Choate, 70 years old of Burnsville, NC. Was arrested on 01-20-2026 for;. Failure to appear on Felony charges. Choate was issued a $10,000.00 bond. Robert Allen...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — As North Carolina works to battle the spread of measles, health officials are working to battle measles myths, which were a big part of an online discussion on Wednesday with local doctors, including Buncombe County’s medical director. One common misconception medical professionals...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a man wanted for impersonating a police officer again. Officials said they are looking for 22-year-old Rodrigo Barrera-Lozada. He is wanted for two counts of impersonating a police officer in Asheville and is...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After drawing record-breaking crowds, the troll takeover at The North Carolina Arboretum is coming to a close. The exhibit debuted this winter, featuring 12 installations spread across the arboretum grounds. Officials say it has drawn record crowds, with visitation up 800% in the first two...

After four years of steady enrollment numbers, UNC Asheville’s psychology department has seen a 37% spike in declared majors this year, with 255 students choosing the field. Mark Harvey, chair of the psychology department at UNCA, says the reason for the sudden change isn’t as clear as the change itself.