Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The late Oscar Wong was honored on April 23 by UNC Asheville, as the university dedicated the Oscar Wong Memorial Garden on its campus. According to a news release from UNC Asheville, Wong, who is known as the "Godfather of Asheville craft beer," served two terms as a member of the UNC Asheville's Board of Trustees. He also received an honorary...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The former head of Asheville's Housing Authority is now filing a "wrongful termination lawsuit" against the affordable housing agency. Monique Pierre says she was not dismissed for an act of wrongdoing, rather for "refusing to ignore violations of the federal housing law by a board member."

MARSHALL, N.C. (WLOS) — Recovery from Helene continues across many mountain counties. In Madison County, leaders say the work is far from over, even a year and a half later. Officials say progress has been made, but significant rebuilding efforts remain — many of which depend on millions of dollars in federal funding.

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – McDowell County has issued a Stage One Water Shortage Advisory effective immediately for the Nebo community due to the ongoing drought in North Carolina. The county is asking that all Nebo Water System customers voluntarily reduce non-essential water use by at least 5%. County residents and businesses are strongly encouraged […]

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — From a non-verbal three-year-old to a kindergartner who can read. One grateful grandma says a large part of the big changes in her grandson came from his kindergarten teacher at Hall Fletcher Elementary School, Shambra Watkins. WLOS. Catharine Keyser doesn't hold back her gratitude for...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Table & Mic offers a fully equipped studio with state-of-the-art audio and video equipment, designed for professional podcasting, video production and intimate events. This studio opened in April 2026 with a more than 1,500-square-foot space available for events, production and content rentals. This studio and...

A Norfolk Southern freight train completed a route in North Carolina that had been severely damaged by Tropical Storm Helene, marking a significant milestone in the region's recovery. Have you ever seen old photos or illustrations of townspeople who have gathered at their local railway station to cheer on a...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Gemelli Italian restaurant is serving up community and recovery in Biltmore Village. As the historic Asheville business sector rebuilds from damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, Gemelli has brought new life to one of its oldest buildings. Gemelli, owned and operated by Chef Anthony Cerrato,...

Guy Fieri champions small-town food scenes, highlighting diverse, high-quality restaurants in rural areas. His go-to beach snacks include fried chicken, Italian sandwiches and raw veggies. Fieri’s Americana-inspired Waterloo collaboration celebrates bold flavors and his passion for patriotism. In the culinary world, there are a select few people who need...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Fire Department responded to a dispatch of a possible structure fire Thursday night. Crews were called at approximately 11:10 p.m. to 302 Lyman Street. Upon arrival, they reported a large industrial building with a glow on the second floor. It was immediately determined to be a working structure fire.