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You know that feeling when you accidentally stumble into Narnia through the back of a wardrobe, except instead of a lion and a witch, you find yourself surrounded by tiny gnome houses and fairy doors tucked into tree stumps?. That’s basically what happens when you visit Bullington Gardens in Hendersonville,...

CANTON, N.C. — A family gets to sleep in their own beds for the first time since their house was destroyed by Helene 19 months ago. "Today we are moving back to our home," said Donella Pressley, a Canton Resident. "A lot of people don't think, well, your house floated away, but you still have a mortgage. It doesn't matter that your house floated away...

Alex has been a fan of radio since childhood and jumped at the chance to get involved with college radio in the late 90's. He served as marketing director and program director at WAQU before taking a job with Clearchannel Broadcasting around the turn of the century.After becoming disenchanted with commercial radio, he moved to Asheville in 2006 and soon became acquainted with...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) – Most people begin exercising to improve their physical health, but one of the most powerful benefits of regular movement shows up in the mind. Research shows that physical activity plays a significant role in improving mood, reducing stress, and supporting overall mental well-being. Exercise triggers...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — At Riverside Cemetery, a small granite memorial marker rests near the larger Morrison family stone. It names Ella H. Davidson Morrison as regent of the North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution from 1917 to 1919 and honors her support of philanthropy, education and World War I relief.

Asheville -- April 24, 2026: Yesterday, Thursday, April 23, 2026, local, state, and federal officials officially gathered to break ground on the long-... Asheville -- April 24, 2026: Yesterday, Thursday, April 23, 2026, local, state, and federal officials officially gathered to break ground on the long-anticipated Interstate 26 Connector. This ceremony marks the start of a transformative era for Western North Carolina’s infrastructure, ending nearly...

The custom-built dome home is just 17 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC, but it offers plenty of privacy.

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A man has been arrested after authorities said he robbed a financial institution in Henderson County. According to Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, at around 11:20 a.m. Thursday, Henderson County 911 received a report of a robbery in progress in Mills River. Following an investigation and interviewing witnesses at the scene […]

Editor's note: The Best of Blue Ridge Community's Choice Awards celebrate the people and businesses that make Hendersonville and the surrounding area a great place to live, work and shop. Each year, readers are invited to nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses in dozens of categories. To nominate your favorites, cast your vote or learn more, visit this website . Lake Pointe Landing...

Residents say Asheville's downtown has become unsafe due to rising homelessness, public intoxication and encampments worsened by Hurricane Helene.