Asheville NC

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The application cycle for several grant programs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is now open, according to a news release. The Affordable Housing Services Program (AHSP) intended to ensure opportunities for affordable and safe housing are open until Jan. 30. According to the release,...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about fraud and scams, according to a news release. The BCSO says that if anyone reaches out asking for money or anything regarding finances, people should assume it is malicious. According to the news release,...

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Georgia man has been sentenced to at least 49 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple offenses, including kidnapping and rape, according to a news release from the district attorney's office. On Dec. 18, Aaron Marquez Boyd, 36, from Girard, Georgia, pleaded...

For drivers who love spending weekends exploring the mountains around Asheville, choosing the right vehicle is essential. The region’s mix of paved scenic roads, gravel backroads, and rugged forest trails demands a vehicle that can handle steep inclines, loose surfaces, and obstacles without compromising comfort or...

MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — Emergency personnel is asking for the public's help in finding a missing disabled man who was last seen on Forsythe Street in Marion. McDowell County Emergency Management said Raymond Sisk was last seen in the Clinchfield community. Sisk was last seen wearing camo shirt and...

The Hilton Trends Report names 2026 the year of the "whycation," a global movement where travel begins not with a destination, but with a motivation. For North Carolina, travelers need to look no further than public parks for this "why," as thousands are expected to visit the newly christened Thomas Dambo troll...

If you're looking for the best award-winning Indian buffet in North Carolina, people will point you toward Mela Indian Restaurant on North Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville. Rather than chasing flashy trends, Mela has spent nearly two decades as a reliable local favorite. Since opening in 2005, it has repeatedly...

Bright yellow ropes twisted around the antlers of a majestic elk while the blue toddler’s swing dangled in front of the bull’s head. A photo of the elk shared by the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office went viral on social media last month. Local law enforcement received a...

This week, we go a-wassailing in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s kind of like Christmas caroling, with a kick. Also, family recipes bring generations together. But what happens when you’ve got grandma’s potato candy recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements?. And, a new book explores the...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A proposed five-story apartment and retail building on Depot Street advanced through Asheville’s design review process. The project, proposed for 290 Depot St. in the River Arts District, calls for a five-story multi-family building with eight ground-floor retail spaces and apartments above....