Asheville NC

RiverLink has purchased five acres along the Swannanoa River and secured an $822,780 state grant for work aimed at reducing flood impacts. The former Woodmen of the World property, just upstream of the Whitson Avenue bridge, is part of the nonprofit’s recovery work two years after Hurricane Helene. The...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The first weekend of October brings fall traditions, downtown gatherings, live music, outdoor sports and stage productions to Asheville and communities across Western North Carolina. Events scheduled Oct. 2-4 include the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Mountain Music Festival in Mars Hill, Oktoberf

HENDERSONVILLE – Hendersonville mayoral hopefuls Jennifer Hensley and Jerry Smith discussed the future of the city’s growth at a candidate town hall held by the builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountain. They found consensus on many of the issues, particularly the pressing need to address increasingly high demand

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The story of America has always been a story of change, but what gives all that change meaning are the people and places that help us see the larger American story. One of those places sits on a hill in Asheville in the middle of...

Some of the beads inside this Asheville shop are older than the state’s oldest living traditions. Step into Chevron Trading Post & Bead Co. in downtown Asheville, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by tiny pieces of history from across the globe. Since 1987, this beloved shop has attracted...

The Asheville City school district has filed to join a class action lawsuit against multiple social media companies.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Asheville has spent roughly $800,000 renovating Weaver Park. However, some neighbors say they were not given enough opportunity to weigh in on the changes before the work was completed. The park reopened in April after being closed for months for renovations. Now,...

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office reports four people were arrested in connection with illegal gambling.

I always tell myself I am going apple picking for the wholesome fall experience. Then twenty minutes later, I am hauling around far more fruit than any reasonable household needs. North Carolina orchards have a sneaky way of making that happen. You start with one basket and suddenly every apple...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A new music program in Asheville is giving young musicians more opportunities to move from lessons to live stages, and for some, performances across the country. School of Rock Asheville pairs music lessons with band rehearsals and live shows, including opportunities to perform at local...