Deputies: Man facing over 50 charges after multi-day crime spree across Buncombe Co.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said a man accused of a multi-day crime spree has been arrested. Deputies said 50-year-old Bryan George Coleman’s crime spree began on Feb, 3 and continued through Feb. 5, when he was taken into custody. According to...
These North Carolina Pizzerias Are Serving Time-Honored Family Flavors
Family recipes passed down through generations create something magical when they land on a pizza. North Carolina’s pizzeria scene thrives on tradition, where dough is kneaded with care and sauces simmer just like grandma made them. These family-run spots across the state aren’t chasing trends or reinventing the...
Showers fade, cooler and drier weather settles into Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A passing cold front will bring lingering showers and gusty winds to Western North Carolina through Wednesday morning before drier and cooler conditions settle in to close out the workweek, according to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg. Light rain moved across the...
Dogwood Trust moves up public meetings with independent monitor in wake of recurring problems...
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This North Carolina Tiny Restaurant Is A Must-Visit For Breakfast Omelets This Month
When hunger strikes in Asheville and you crave breakfast done right, there’s one spot that locals have trusted since 1972. Five Points Restaurant serves up the kind of comfort food that makes you want to wake up early and stand in line for a table. This tiny diner tucked...
Billy Strings Takes Winter Tour to Asheville, First in Four-Night Series
On Tuesday evening, Billy Strings arrived at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Asheville, N.C., for the first in a four-night series of live performances. The concert served as the latest entry on the fast-picker’s Winter Tour, which previously commenced in Athens, Ga. with tributes to the late Bobby Weir [covers of...
Hendersonville mountain music festival rambles to town
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Later this month, The Winter Ramble, a traditional Appalachian mountain music festival, will be held at venues across Henderson County. Several performances will be free to attend. The Winter Ramble will run from Feb. 27 to March 1 at 11 different Henderson County venues,...
Weaverville Council wrestles with development annexation
At the Town of Weaverville’s January meeting — held virtually on Feb. 2 due to weather — a familiar refrain was heard: how to reconcile the town’s growth with its water capacity. Council members weighed the potential satellite annexation of two housing developments that sit outside...
Faulty catalytic converter, not arson, behind Fairview fires
FAIRVIEW, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fires along Charlotte Highway in Fairview that were initially believed to be intentionally set were caused by a faulty catalytic converter on a passing vehicle, fire officials said Wednesday. The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department responded Tuesday to multiple small fires along the...
Community to Discuss Concerns Over HCA Healthcare’s Mission Hospital
As concerns about patient safety at Mission Hospital continue to grow, community members will soon have an opportunity to share their views on HCA Healthcare’s management of the facility. Two listening sessions, organized by Dogwood Health Trust and Affiliated Monitors, Inc., are scheduled for next month. This...
