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FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — A Publix store opening in Mills River is bringing 140 jobs to the area, and the super market chain is holding a job fair that runs through the weekend. Organizers of the fair, which will continue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,...

Most great discoveries in life come with a catch, a fine print, a hidden fee that shows up at the end and ruins everything, but Big Creek Group Camp near Waynesville, North Carolina is the rare exception to that rule. The whole campground, every tent pad and fire ring and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging state utility regulators to reject most of Duke Energy Progress’ proposed 15% rate increase, arguing the request would saddle customers with nearly $960 million in unnecessary costs over the next two years. Duke Energy Progress serves

MADISON COUNTY, NC — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation says it has arrested former Madison County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Bronis Coy Phillips in connection with alleged criminal activity involving inmates and detention facility staff. Authorities say Phillips faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

ASHEVILLE, NC (828newsNOW) – To provide you with better ways to get local news and information in Asheville and Western North Carolina, 828newsNOW is launching a new mobile app this week with several upgrades and added features. In addition to a cleaner, easier-to-use look, the new app includes:. Saved:...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville leaders said they're making progress on one of the city's biggest challenges, affordable housing. Asheville Affordable Housing Officer Sasha Vrtunski said hundreds of affordable homes are now complete, under construction or in the pipeline as they work to address a growing housing sho

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Drivers in western North Carolina and across the country are seeing an uptick in gas prices this week after the United States and Iran resumed full-scale fighting. This comes following the collapse of a fragile ceasefire between the two nations, triggered by Iranian attacks in...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina health officials continue to investigate amid a surge in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause "explosive" diarrhea. At least 307 cases of cyclosporiasis and 13 hospitalizations have been reported in North Carolina since May, according to the state's

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Work continues on Asheville’s massive Interstate 26 Connector project, with crews focused on preparing for several major construction phases in the coming months. The North Carolina Department of Transportation said crews are continuing work in many of the same areas along the corridor, w

BURNSVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — State leaders traveled to Burnsville on Friday to highlight the major investments made to rebuild western North Carolina's water systems in the nearly two years since Helene. More than $1 billion has now been awarded to water infrastructure and resilience projects in the region since...