Buncombe County Residents Can Now Enjoy Free Digital Library Access to Books, Audiobooks, and...
Residents of Buncombe County, North Carolina, now have free access to the North Carolina Digital Library. This service is provided by Buncombe County Public Libraries. It is available at all times to anyone with a current county library card and internet access. Users can also use the Libby app to adjust font size...
Wintry mix delays start of classes in some Asheville area schools
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A mix of rain, sleet and snow began falling across the region early Monday, with the first bands of precipitation arriving around 3 a.m. in the Asheville area. According to the National Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg, rain is expected to shift to a wintry...
FIRST ALERT – Mountain Snow Today, Much Colder Weather on the Way
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Monday is a First Alert Weather Day for the mountains. A system is moving through the Carolinas today, bringing snow to the highest mountain elevations. By midweek, breezy conditions develop before a significant cold front arrives this weekend, ushering in arctic air that makes it...
Man arrested in Asheville shooting that left one dead
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – One man was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a man early Sunday morning, according to the Asheville Police Department. At approximately 7:36 a.m., officers were called to the 200 block of Amboy Road following a report of a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located a man with...
Discover the Best Brunch in Downtown Asheville (2025)
With a fork in one hand and a steaming cup of coffee in the other, I've scoured the streets of Downtown Asheville to uncover the ultimate brunch spots that will make your taste buds dance. After reviewing 14 top locations, I can confidently say that this vibrant city’s brunch scene is nothing short of spectacular.
Hikes of WNC: Christmount Loop
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The choose-your-own-adventure trails in the woods around the Christmount community of Black Mountain are steep, but their features are charmingly eclectic, making for a dynamic and diverse hiking experience. Fast facts. Christmount trails are located on Christmount Christian...
Asheville GreenWorks hosts hard-to-recycle collection Saturday
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville GreenWorks will host its Hard 2 Recycle Collection this Saturday, Dec. 6, at TC Roberson High School, and organizers are expecting a large turnout. The event coincides with two other activities at the school, and attendees are encouraged to allow extra time and have...
‘Holidays are never the same’: Candlelight vigil honors victims of crimes
MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. (WLOS) — On Sunday, Dec. 7, the WNC DWI Task Force hosted its 22nd Annual Evening of Remembrance for Crime Victims. At the event, law enforcement agencies and families took turns lighting candles, each candle representing a crime victim. Jennifer Cable lit a candle for her...
Third custody incident at Buncombe Co. Detention Center in 2 months raises concerns
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office now says a detainee believed to have been mistakenly released from the county jail this week was not released in error, marking a major reversal less than 24 hours after deputies issued a public alert. It’s the third...
Public input sought on WNC town’s future
CANTON, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Town of Canton is inviting residents to help plan for the community’s future after multiple crises. Over the last five years, Canton’s residents have endured the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, the flooding and damage caused by Tropical Storm Fred in 2021 and Hurricane Helene...

















