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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — John McClung Roofing, a family-owned business based in Asheville, says it continues to focus on residential and commercial roofing services across Western North Carolina while highlighting financing options and community outreach programs. Founded in 2004 by John McClung, the company was established after McClung spent...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Fire Department is known for responding to emergencies involving flames, but sometimes its calls involve a different kind of rescue. On Thursday, April 23, firefighters were dispatched to a storage unit facility on Wilmington Street in West Asheville after a dog became locked...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Municipal Golf Course was mostly under water after floodwaters from Helene hit Western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. Now, 19 months later, all the hard work in the recovery process isn't going unnoticed. According to an April 30 news release from the City of Asheville, Asheville Municipal Golf Course has been recognized by the 2026 Best of North Carolina...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — One lane of Interstate 40 West in Haywood County will close for several days next week amid ongoing bridge replacement work. The North Carolina Department of Transportation said one lane of Interstate 40 West will close at Newfound Road (Exit 33) starting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 4, through 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - SWAT arrested a man for holding a homeowner against her will, according to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office. Ahmad Karreim Washington, 24, is facing charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree kidnapping. The victim contacted emergency services and said Washington made threats against her...

Senate leaders are pushing a bill that would freeze property value assessments for a year in 12 N.C. counties, which they say can allow time to reconsider statewide property tax policy. Asheville, Greensboro and High Point would be the biggest cities affected. Senate Bill 889, sponsored by Senate leader Phil...

There are many reasons to plan a trip to Western North Carolina: ancient mountains, waterfalls, charming small towns, and some of the best hiking and fishing in the South. Wildlife can also be added to that list, with white-tailed deer, elk, black bears, foxes, and white squirrels calling this region home. The latter, however, are concentrated in one particular place: Brevard.

CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Canton has a new project manager. Bradley Spiegel will work alongside a handful of local organizations over the next two years. They will secure additional grants and ensure projects and plans are done efficiently. Officials say they hired Spiegel to address a...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Two agencies in western North Carolina have seen record-breaking fentanyl busts over the past few weeks, with a combined 23 pounds of fentanyl being taken off the streets. The Asheville Police Department made its largest fentanyl and cocaine seizure in Buncombe County history following the...

A new creative space dedicated to art, connection, and community will officially open its doors as Steady Hands hosts a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in downtown Hendersonville. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Continuum Art, located at...