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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Drivers traveling through Buncombe County should plan for an overnight closure of Interstate 26 westbound Wednesday as crews continue construction work. The N.C. Department of Transportation said all westbound lanes of I-26 will be closed from Exit 40 at N.C. 280 (Airport Road) in Fletche

Building fair protection before the next disaster arrives. When Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville in 2024, it left more than broken roads and flooded homes. It left a feeling many people in our community know too well—that when disaster strikes, help doesn’t always arrive in time, and it doesn’t always reach the

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local metal recycling plant is speaking about the impacts of the recent rise in copper thefts statewide and the impact it is having on industry. This comes after an announcement from AT&T earlier this week, where the company said that it saw 215 copper theft incidents across North Carolina so

A free exhibit celebrating the life and work of renowned Japanese photographer George Masa is on display through Oct. 1 at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center north of Cherokee, North Carolina. From his arrival in Asheville in 1915 until his death in 1933, Masa ardently explored the Southern Appalachians, and — with a speci

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The city of Asheville is inviting residents to provide input on the Biltmore Village Infrastructure Recovery Project as it moves forward. The city said the streetscape restoration project is aimed at repairing damage caused by Helene. The project is funded by the North Carolina Departme

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Asheville woman who lost her home during Hurricane Helene received the keys to a brand-new home from Governor Josh Stein on Wednesday. Officials said that Velma Chapman’s homecoming was made possible through Renew NC’s Single-Family Housing Program after losing her home of 28 years d

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — This weekend, Hellbender by the Orange Peel, the newest music venue in Asheville, will open its doors to the public for the first time. Before Band of Horses and Dinosaur Jr. take the stage on Friday, we took a tour of the outdoor concert space. Here is a sneak peek.

Child's Tragic Death: Catawba Investigation, WNC Empathy - Read the latest News news from Greater Asheville Area on WNC Times. Catawba County -- July 15, 2026: Authorities have launched an investigation following the tragic drowning death of a toddler at a residence on High Ridge Circle late Monday evening.Emergency Re

GLP-1 fraud charges hit Asheville as Blackford Wellness owner Priscilla Hendrix faces 10 felony counts for allegedly diagnosing clients, forging prescription records, and distributing tirzepatide injections at doses double the FDA-approved maximum — while clients lost thousands and regulators nationwide struggle to kee

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County is tied for the highest number of officer-involved shootings in North Carolina this year, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The latest shooting in the area happened on Wednesday, July 15, outside Shakey's bar in downtown Asheville, marking the.