Asheville NC

Small towns that once felt sleepy on weekdays now hum with the gentle rhythm of retirees who have the time and resources to enjoy them. You notice fuller cafés at 10 a.m., more gallery talks before lunch, and community events that no longer wait for weekends. Healthcare networks and walkable downtowns make these...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County officials are working to clear up common misconceptions as the county moves forward with its 2026 property reappraisal. Property Assessor Eric Cregger said one of the most frequent misunderstandings is the belief that higher property values automatically result in higher...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County Commissioners have approved a list of 11 high-priority projects that they hope FEMA will help fund in the next five years. These projects range from weather sirens to landslide monitors. The list is put in writing to help state and county leaders...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man was mistakenly released from the Buncombe County Detention Center, according to a Buncombe County Sheriff's Office press release. According to the BCSO, Corey Howell was released on Sunday, Nov. 30, after he was issued a release order on a written response to appear on some of his...

NORTH CAROLINA — The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man who has been missing for more than a month, according to a press release issued Dec. 4. Police say 60-year-old Kevin Dwayne Lyles was reported missing on Nov. 10. He was last seen on Nov. 1 in the […] The post...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A man has been charged with having a weapon of mass destruction after McDowell County deputies discovered his roadside bomb. Deputies were called to a home in Marion on Saturday, November 29, for a property check. When they arrived, they found several thin monofilament lines stretched...

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A North Carolina man has been sentenced for shooting members of a tree-trimming crew in Yancey County in July 2024. In October, Lucas Murphy pleaded guilty to multiple counts of attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon and assault on a law enforcement officer.

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Black Mountain Brewing, a local brewery, has taken to social media in recent weeks with a claim that the Black Mountain Town Building Inspector had unjustly shut down the top deck of the brewery. Yesterday, Black Mountain officials responded to BMB’s claims in a press release....

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Three people are facing charges in connection with a metal theft, according to a Buncombe County Sheriff's Office press release. In late October, detectives started investigating thefts at System Logistics in Arden, the press release said. The suspects were captured on video stealing...

Several tree service workers were clearing the right-of-way in a remote part of Yancey County on July 24, 2024, when they were attacked by gunfire. Now, a Yancey County man will spend at least 25 years in prison for opening fire on the workers and four deputies who responded on foot to the rugged area near...