Asheville NC

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The 2025 North Carolina Apple Festival returns to downtown Hendersonville from Friday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 1, celebrating the region’s apple-growing heritage with food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. The festival draws more than 250,000 visitors each...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Asheville is betting that sports tourism will help fuel its economy, as officials channel millions in tourism tax dollars into upgraded sports facilities to attract major tournaments and events. Tourism Fund Fuels Facility Upgrades. The city’s Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF), administered by...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — It was a great opening day for the 79th North Carolina Apple Festival on Friday, Aug. 29. At times, it appeared crowds reached 3,000 to 4,000 people. With dry but moderate weather, it wasn’t stifling hot. For sale, all things apples, from fritters to...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Candler man awaiting trial in the death of an elderly woman has been sentenced for Social Security fraud charges. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Mark Alan Barnes, 53, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 28, to 16 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The McDowell County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has issued a warning to residents about a dangerous new synthetic opioid called Zene, according to a post made on social media. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, the synthetic opioid has been associated with adverse health...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As summer fades in the mountains, hummingbirds begin their great journey south. The most common species of hummingbird in the eastern United States is the ruby-throated hummingbird. In Asheville, these birds are frequently spotted from late August into September, with some lingering into...

September 2025: Your guide to things to do in Asheville and across Western North Carolina Things to do with your kids in Asheville, Hendersonville and WNC – find plenty to do from babies to teens. Look for weekly updates and highlights and even more events at wncparent.com . Check with event organizers before you go....

(WLOS) — Meet Simon!. He is an adorable little cat who is looking for a 'furever' home. He is a ball of energy who would love a playmate. Simon also loves being laid-back and chillax, making him the perfect cat all around!. If you are interested in Simon, get...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A hiker who went missing Friday in the Middle Prong Wilderness was safely located and brought out of the woods around sunset, according to Haywood County Search and Rescue. Rescuers said the hiker set out early in the day but became disoriented near the...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — In Riverside Cemetery, the grave of Allen “Buck” Trivette marks the end of a family quarrel that turned violent. On Aug. 24, 1911, Trivette was shot by his uncle, W. Pitt Ballew, a respected Southern Railway engineer. The confrontation unfolded in the sickroom of Ballew’s home near the depot. Inside...