Asheville NC

Despite losing an estimated $1 million in business due to Hurricane Helene, East Fork Pottery is having a successful year. This week, the 15-year old ceramic manufacturer, known for its sleek and colorful dishware, announced it will invest $2.5 million to grow its production facility in Biltmore Village. Alex...

MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — A North Carolina man has been charged with felony possession of a weapon of mass destruction after authorities discovered a destructive explosive device at a residence in Marion, officials said. On Saturday, Nov. 29, a McDowell County deputy conducted a property check at the Marion...

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said a man is facing jail time after pleading guilty on Wednesday.

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The familiar aroma of sizzling fajitas, steaming peppers and fresh queso wafted through the air inside a yellow building along Flat Creek, Dec. 3, as a popular Black Mountain restaurant returned to its longtime location, 14 months after being displaced by Tropical Storm Helene. The grand reopening of Ole’s...

(Press release from District Attorney’s office) On October 30th, 2025 Lucas Wilson Murphy pled guilty to three counts of Attempted Murder, three counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, three counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and four counts of Assault on a Law...

You can smell it before you see it: warm butter, hot ovens, and flour dusted across wooden counters. These Southern kitchens still pat, fold, and cut biscuits by hand, the way grandmama taught, turning simple ingredients into small miracles. If you crave flaky layers and golden tops that pull apart with a sigh, you...

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Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people. The ambulances frequently travel back and forth to Mission Hospital in Asheville, the largest and most central hospital in the region. Trips can take more than two hours,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — The Market Place, a restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina, is renowned for its sustainability-focused approach and superb dining experience. Run by Chef William Dissen, The Market Place combines ethically sourced food with a comfortable, elevated dining atmosphere. Chef Dissen, who has...