LIST: “Good Trouble Lives On” protests happening across Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A series of "Good Trouble Lives On" protests in memory of a prominent civil rights leader is set to occur across Western North Carolina on Thursday, July 17. These rallies are part of a National Day of Action that advocates for social justice and honors...
Southern Living says this NC restaurant has some of the best biscuits
Craving biscuits for lunch or dinner? If you live almost anywhere in North Carolina, some of the best in the South can be found in the state. Southern Living has named Biscuit Head in Asheville among the 12 top biscuit eateries across the region. Founded in 2013, the restaurant has described itself as a place “to...
5 of the Most Expensive Houses Currently on the Market in North Carolina (July...
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Movies and TV shows casting in Asheville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Mills River man arrested on charges of exploiting a minor: HCSO
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — John Thomas Duncan, 37, was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree exploitation of a minor, according to a Henderson County Sheriff's Office Facebook post. The HCSO said a search warrant was executed at a home in Mills River on Wednesday, July 16.
9 people charged in investigation into fraud ring in Buncombe Co.
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office reported that nine people have been charged in connection to a fraud ring in Buncombe County.
Listen: Author Mike Holcombe discusses the unique history of Asheville’s water system
During the water crisis caused by Hurricane Helene last year, a lot of people became so-called ‘‘water nerds,’ mastering new terms like ‘turbidity’ and ‘coagulation’ to better understand why our taps ran dry for weeks after the storm. You could call Mike Holcombe,...
Man arrested after shots fired in south Asheville neighborhood
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A man was arrested over the weekend after Asheville police said he fired multiple gunshots from a moving vehicle in a south Asheville neighborhood, damaging an occupied home. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Wellington Drive shortly after 12:40 a.m....
$750K fine, 7.5-year sentence in Asheville fentanyl case
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Buncombe County man will serve at least seven and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges, prosecutors announced Monday. Angelo Emayi Johnson, 26, entered a guilty plea before Superior Court Judge Alan Thornburg to two counts of trafficking...
Candler residents say NCDOT’s trimming creates new hazards instead of improving safety
CANDLER, N.C. (WLOS) — Some residents in Candler say they are not pleased with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as the agency works to clear vegetation to increase sight distance and safety for drivers. Those in the area think things could be done differently. “Instead of actually...