Raleigh vs Asheville: which city to move to? [A Comparison]
If you’re planning on moving to North Carolina but are not sure which major city to call home, then you’re possibly comparing Raleigh and Asheville. These two cities have a lot of similarities; they both have a relaxed Southern vibe, year-round festivals, and a thriving food and arts scene. But they also have a lot of
Photos: Apple Festival fills downtown Hendersonville
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Downtown Hendersonville is once again filled with apples, vendors, food, music and festivalgoers as the annual North Carolina Apple Festival gets underway. The four-day festival runs through Monday, Sept. 7, bringing thousands of visitors to downtown Hendersonville for live entertain
Pratt & Whitney has received millions in incentives – and exceeded employment promises
In 2020, when aerospace giant Pratt & Whitney announced plans to locate a colossal turbine airfoil manufacturing plant in southern Buncombe County, all the numbers associated with the project were huge. Its parent company, Raytheon Technologies (now RTX), said it would invest at least $650 million in a plant that...
Madison County Deputies Shoot Wanted Man While Serving Warrant in Marshall
A man wanted on a federal parole violation and a felony fleeing-to-elude charge was shot by Madison County deputies as they tried to serve an arrest warrant in Marshall on Thursday, according to the sheriff's office. The suspect was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening injury, and no deputies were hurt in th
Severe weather to return in western NC on Sunday with damaging winds possible
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Today, a round of severe weather brought some wind damage and power outages to the region in western North Carolina and the Upstate. Even though that round of strong storms has moved on, people need to be weather aware again on Sunday. Much of the...
APPLE FESTIVAL WINDOW DISPLAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2026
Hendersonville is bursting with apple-inspired spirit this Apple Festival weekend as businesses throughout the community put their creativity on display for the annual Apple Festival Window Display Contest, a beloved tradition of the North Carolina Apple Festival. From Downtown to locations across the city, storefronts
Survivor recounts deadly Asheville shooting: ‘I think about it every day’
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The night Dajonna Boyd was shot began at her aunt's house. She was with family, having drinks and hanging out the way they had many times before. Eventually, they decided to head to a bar just down the street on Biltmore Avenue. "We were hanging...
Pet Pals: Olive
(WLOS) — Meet Olive!. She is about three years old and is a very sweet girl. Olive is looking for a calm home. She loves the patio, birds, fresh air and sunshine. She would do well as the only cat in a home. If you are interested in Olive,...
Silver Alert issued for missing Buncombe County man
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a 68-year-old Buncombe County man believed to be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Edward Earl Malloy was last seen in the 300 block of Milksick Cove Road in Candler, according...
I-26 Connector update: Causeway work moves ahead in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The skyline heading into Asheville on Interstate 26 is starting to look different. Trees and brush have been cleared around the Westgate flyover and Bowen Bridge areas as work continues on the I-26 Connector. But some of the biggest progress this week is happening below...
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