Asheville NC

Next time you spend a beautiful morning hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains and wander back down into Asheville, North Carolina, with an appetite, you'll need to know where to go for lunch (or dinner). Little Chango describes itself as a "casual Hispanic kitchen," and it serves an amalgamation of Latin flavors in...

Bringing a rescue dog home can mean opening the door to the kind of loyalty that settles deep and stays there. That is exactly what happened when Graham and Skip Fellers of Asheville, North Carolina, welcomed Dime into their lives. At the time, they could not have known how completely he would weave himself into the...

If you think North Carolina is all barbecue and sweet tea, you might be missing one of its most satisfying food scenes. Italian restaurants that keep a lower profile but deliver consistent results usually hide in growing cities and smaller towns. These spots focus on traditional recipes, steady preparation, and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As spring returns, so does the 25th annual Asheville Orchid Festival at the North Carolina Arboretum. The annual show features world-class growers, curated displays, and thousands of orchids for sale. The event is part of "Spring Into the Arb", a celebration of the return of...

BAT CAVE, N.C. (WSPA)—The NCDOT continues to make big strides as they work to repair bridge and roadway damage from Hurricane Helene. On Saturday, March 28, crews opened Highway 64 in Rutherford County, 18 months after the storm. There’s no more U-turn in downtown Chimney Rock. Drivers are thrilled to take Highway 64...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Martha Rollefson jokes that her job helps fund her gardening habit. In reality, it has become a way to connect people with nature, one backyard bird at a time. Rollefson has worked at Wild Birds Unlimited in Asheville’s Gerber Village since May 2020. After starting...

I have written to Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC) to reject Duke Energy Progress’ (DEP) proposed nearly 20% residential rate increase over two years. These increased costs will further burden Western North Carolina residents at a time when we are still...

Freshly reopened and thoughtfully improved, Catawba Falls is the kind of hike that leaves your legs burning and your camera roll full. You get rushing water, skyward views from an observation tower, and a loop option that keeps things interesting from start to finish. Come ready for 500 plus stairs...

A fire broke out near Memorial Highway close to Snug Harbor Circle in Lake Lure after a tree fell onto a power line. The road is temporarily closed while crews work to bring the fire under control. The Lake Lure Fire Department and nearby departments are on scene, with Duke Energy assisting.

BAT CAVE, N.C. (WLOS) — Saturday, March 28, marked a major milestone for Helene recovery, as Highway 64 in Bat Cave officially reopened to the public for the first time in 18 months. The highway, which connects Hendersonville to Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, and Bat Cave, is a popular...