Construction on new Asheville veterans campus to begin nearly 2 years after Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly two years after Helene sent roughly 8 feet of floodwater through a facility serving veterans in Asheville, the damaged site is preparing for a new beginning. Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) will break ground Thursday, Aug. 13, on a new and expanded Veterans...
August Events at Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, NC
From festivals and live music to markets and weekly programming, Highland Brewing’s August calendar is built on variety and community — bringing beer lovers, families, creatives, and neighbors together from across Western North Carolina and beyond. It’s Thirst for Good Feels in action, all month long. Upcoming...
Western NC man sentenced for felony drug trafficking
A western North Carolina with a lengthy criminal history pleaded guilty on Tuesday to multiple charges of drug trafficking.
Beat the Heat in WNC: Heat-Health Alerts Issued Across the Mountains
WNC News -- August 11, 2026: As mid-summer weather peaks across Western North Carolina, state health officials have issued heat-health alerts for Bun... WNC News -- August 11, 2026: As mid-summer weather peaks across Western North Carolina, state health officials have issued heat-health alerts for Buncombe County and s
Buncombe County man arrested on 12 drug charges, held on no bond
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Buncombe County man is facing multiple drug charges, including nine felony charges, following his arrest on July 29. According to an Aug. 11 news release from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office, Alexander Brooks Rowell, 33, was found to be in possession of the following at his residence on
Weaverville playground to close for 3 weeks of repairs
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The playground and swing set at Lake Louise Park in Weaverville will be shut down for maintenance and repairs next week. Public officials anticipate work lasting for three weeks. Maintenance will begin on Monday, Aug. 17, at the lakeside park, located about a mile from...
Deputies: 2 men wanted in connection with separate incidents in Buncombe Co.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports two men are wanted on active warrants for separate incidents. Brandon Thaddeus Bennett has warrants for possession of stolen goods, felony free text and felony conspiracy, deputies said. Michael Daniel Dockery has warrants for assault o
Mars Hill brewery, the town’s “own little ‘Cheers,'” will close
MARS HILL — Madison County's historic theater-turned-brewery, Mars Theatre Brewing, will close, its owner announced Aug. 8. In the Facebook post, owner Scott Spruill said Mars Theatre Brewing Co. would close after the family's other brewery run by Spruill's brother, Chimney Rock Brewing, was destroyed in Tropical Storm
DA: Repeat offender sentenced as habitual felon in Buncombe County for drug trafficking
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County District Attorney said a repeat offender has been convicted on drug trafficking and habitual felon charges. The district attorney said 56-year-old Henry Christopher Aiken pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking in cocaine and to attaining habitual felon status on
Hot Pepper Fest will bring the heat to Mills River Brewing
Are you a hot pepper lover? Find out how much heat you can stand at Mills River Brewing Company’s Hot Pepper Fest from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Drinks will be created especially for this event with the unique combinations of pineapple jalapeño martini, pepper pils, stingin' bees knees, hot honey bourbon and cucum
