Man charged after truck hits multiple vehicles in downtown Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville police officers arrested a man Monday evening after authorities say he struck multiple vehicles and light poles while driving recklessly in downtown Asheville. Police responded to several reports around 7:30 p.m. March 2 of a pickup truck endangering pedestrians, hitting...
Asheville gears up for busy year of sports events, promises major economic boost
Asheville’s tourism and sports leaders are asking local businesses to start preparing now for a busy stretch of sports events they say could deliver a measurable economic lift and help the city compete for more national competitions in the years ahead. With the Southern Conference (SoCon) men’s and women’s...
Downtown Asheville performing arts center property identified. See where
ASHEVILLE - The "Parkside" property near City Hall and The Block is being targeted for potential redevelopment into a new downtown performing arts center, according to a Feb. 24 presentation to Asheville City Council. Four sites in downtown were considered in the search for a property. "This site rose to the top...
Asheville faces chilly start to the week
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Much colder air is moving into Western North Carolina this week, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and a chance of light rain, according to the U.S. National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg. Temperatures Monday are expected to be 20 to 30 degrees lower than Sunday...
HENDERSONVILLE DOCUMENT SHRED EVENT MAY 18TH
The City of Hendersonville will sponsor a Document Shred Event for City residents on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year’s event will be held in Patton Park located at 114 E. Clairmont Drive in Hendersonville. Shred-it will have its shredding truck at the...
Tab Benoit & Paul Thorn at The Orange Peel on March 4th
Tab Benoit and Paul Thorn are scheduled for a one-night performance at The Orange Peel on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The show begins at 8:00 pm, with doors opening at 7:00 pm. Audience members must be at least 18 years old. Tab Benoit is an American blues guitarist, musician, and...
How A Black NC Native Rose To The Top Of Snowboarding
Professional snowboarder Zeb Powell has spent the past few years redefining what the sport looks like while carrying his North Carolina roots onto some of snowboarding’s biggest stages. Born in Charlotte and raised in Waynesville, Powell grew up far from the traditional mountain hubs that typically produce elite...
The woman accused of slipping deadly poison into her daughter’s drink will not face...
A North Carolina court has decided that prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against a woman accused of poisoning family members during a Thanksgiving gathering. The case has shocked the local community, especially because two people died — including the woman’s own daughter. The trial will now...
Testing to begin on new flood sirens in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Haywood County officials said crews will be testing floodwater emergency sirens this week. Haywood County Emergency Services reported in August that work had begun on a new emergency alert siren system. 18 outdoor sirens will serve the southern portion of Haywood County,...
I-26 reopens after 7-car crash causes major traffic delays near Long Shoals Road
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A crash on Interstate 26 in southern Buncombe County led to significant traffic backups Tuesday morning. According to an NCDOT TIMS alert, the eastbound lanes were closed after a crash near mile marker 35, between the Brevard Road and Long Shoals Road exits. One westbound lane was also...
