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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19. City offices will close on Friday, June 19 in observance of the holiday, with regular office hours to resume on Monday, June 22. Asheville Rides Transit buses will operate...

WNC Comedy Shows -- If your weekend plans involve nothing more than staring at a wall or arguing with the TV, it is time for a serious upgrade. Western North Carolina is getting a double-dose of world-class comedy this Friday night. Whether you want to head into the heart of Asheville or take a scenic drive over to Che

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Find options across Asheville below. Movies on the Green at UNC Asheville. Once a month this summer, the University of North..

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County is celebrating Independence Day with fireworks and more at a new location this year, which is the country’s 250th anniversary. The Saturday, July 4, celebration is at North Buncombe Fields in Weaverville, according to the Buncombe County government. Previously, the Indepen

When Hickory Nut Gorge was doused with an onslaught of rain over Memorial Day weekend, Gerton resident Alan MacNair said it was hard not to think about Hurricane Helene. Rainwater overwhelmed the ditches and culverts near his home on Bearwallow Mountain Road that weekend, washing out part of the gravel road and making

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — While past celebrations were held at Lake Julian Park, Buncombe County residents are invited to watch Fourth of July fireworks this year at North Buncombe Fields in Weaverville, N.C. The celebration will begin at 5 p.m. with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 4,...

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A 132,000-square-foot industrial building is on the precipice of becoming a sprawling indoor pickleball court. Located just minutes outside of downtown Weaverville, Ballcrank Pickleball Club is slated to open late this summer. The former headquarters of the Balcrank Corporation from 198

OLD FORT, N.C. (WLOS) — An Old Fort man is facing several charges after he reportedly fired a weapon into a residence and then entered it by kicking the door down, according to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said the man, identified as 58-year-old Richard Darrin...

Thunder Burgerz West is preparing to open at 521 Haywood Road in West Asheville, expanding the locally owned restaurant concept founded by Roy Trantham. In a recent Facebook post announcing the project, Trantham said work on the new location is progressing and described Thunder Burgerz West as “coming soon.” According

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County is getting new computers. The computers are set to replace 255 old ones at $346,000. Town officials say the funds come from unspent money from previous projects. The computers will replace the old ones that are reaching the end of their lifespan.