HonorAir Park to shrink to accommodate NCDOT roundabout: latest plan
This story has been updated because a previous version included an inaccuracy. HENDERSONVILLE – City Council was presented with an updated plan to reconfigure HonorAir Park, at the southern end of downtown Hendersonville, in its April 22 meeting. A traffic circle planned by the North Carolina Department of Transportation is set to replace much of the park, which includes .33 acres of greenspace bounded by...
Haywood County Public Library Temporary Parking Changes at Waynesville Branch
Waynesville -- Haywood County Government: The Haywood County Public Library will experience temporary parking changes at its Waynesville branch as paving improvements get underway. Waynesville -- Haywood County Government: The Haywood County Public Library will experience temporary parking changes at its Waynesville branch as paving improvements get underway. Beginning Monday,...
Buncombe County Government hosts annual career fair to fill job openings
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County Government is looking to fill job gaps and build a pipeline of future employees, bringing more than 100 people together for its annual career fair at the East Asheville Library. The event gave jobseekers a chance to network with hiring managers, learn...
Transylvania County Schools drops 10 extra minutes from school day after feedback
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — After Transylvania County Schools added 10 minutes to its school days to make up for lost in-person instruction due to weather, the district announced it would end the schedule change for the remainder of the year. The school district said the Board of Education...
Sen. Mayfield calls for hospital impact report at HCA stockholder meeting; proposal fails
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — HCA Healthcare, the owner of Mission Health's Mission Hospital in Asheville, hosted its annual stockholder meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026. During the meeting, North Carolina state Sen. Julie Mayfield (NC-49) presented a proposal for an impact report and called for more transparency. "Would require...
6 New Restaurants Opening Across North Carolina [April 23, 2026]
Thank you for tuning into this week's roundup of upcoming businesses in North Carolina. Business Debut interviewed each business owner to confirm the details of their openings. Counties are listed alphabetically. Buncombe County. Ultra Coffeebar. ARDEN, NC — Ultra Coffeebar is planning to open a second location this summer at...
Late-night blaze engulfs future Salvage Station site in River Arts District
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A late-night fire tore through the future home of the iconic Salvage Station, leaving the fate of the beloved music venue uncertain just months after its relocation to River Arts District. The building, located along the French Broad River, had been slated as the new...
Get in Gear Fest connects WNC visitors with experiences, gear for outdoor adventure
Asheville, N.C. (WSPA)- Many go to Western North Carolina for the outdoor experiences and having the right gear is crucial. You can find great adventures, gear and more at the Get in Gear Fest in Asheville this weekend. Western North Carolina is the capital of the outdoor industry of the East. This means there are […]
9 Can’t-Miss Galleries & Workshops in Asheville’s River Arts District
Asheville’s River Arts District stretches for one mile along the French Broad River, home to over one hundred working artists and their creative hubs. It’s a well-known area for passers-by and locals alike. The former industrial area has slowly transformed into a vibrant arts hub, where disciplines like street art, artisanal crafts, and more meld […]
Asheville drivers to face further closures as I-26 expansion moves forward
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Drivers in Asheville can expect more closures and detours in the coming weeks as part of the ongoing I-26 expansion project, including the planned permanent closure of the Westgate flyover ramp. The project, which began earlier this year, is designed to create a smoother interstate...





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