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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLOS) — In 2009, Waynesville's Scott C. Stump was a guardian for a veteran for one of the Blue Ridge Honor Flights, and what he saw was inspiring. "He told me he was so moved by all the veterans getting to see the memorials, and he mentioned how there wasn't a memorial for Desert Storm," Blue Ridge...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Candler man was sentenced for several charges on Monday. David Mason Smith, 57, was sentenced to an active term of 26 to 41 months after pleading guilty to felony charges of failing to report a new sex offender address,...

ASHEVILLE - This winter, the historic Biltmore Estate is back in the spotlight as the setting for a new, original Hallmark Media Christmas movie. The famed 250-room home of George and Edith Vanderbilt, constructed in 1895, will serve as the backdrop to another magical, whimsical romance to premiere during Hallmark's...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County sheriff candidate Victor “Vic” Morman is facing a formal challenge to his eligibility to run for office, an issue that will be considered during a special meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Elections on Jan. 20. The meeting is scheduled...

A Western North Carolina man will spend more than a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to child sex crime charges.

MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Three people were arrested after a Facebook Marketplace sale ended in an armed robbery, according to law enforcement officials. In the early hours of Sunday, Jan. 11, a man reported an armed robbery to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The man, who had listed...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville City Council is expected to consider a resolution that would pave the way for a police resource center location at the Tanger Outlets in Asheville during its Tuesday, Jan. 13, meeting. According to the agenda, council members will discuss a resolution to approve...

“B” is for…Bluegrass? We’ve got some great new singles coming in, including these three. Saluda’s Aaron Burdett has one about Boone clog dancing legend Arthur Grimes, who’s been a big inspiration to Aaron and many others. Asheville native Bryan Sutton conceived this wild new interpretation of Charlie Daniels’ classic...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — At the end of this month, a local brewery in downtown Hendersonville will host an all-day music festival to benefit the Arts Council of Henderson County. Winter Sound Music Fest 2026 will run from 1-11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 at Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — From mending torn clothing to repairing small appliances and tools, the WNC Repair Café is expanding its efforts in 2026 with a full slate of free, volunteer-led repair events across Western North Carolina. The nonprofit announced its complete schedule for the year in a...