Woman wins $2M from scratch-off in Buncombe Co.
It was one woman's lucky day in Buncombe County, when her $20 scratch-off purchase turned into a $2 million win.
Conservation nonprofit buys 226 acres in Fairview for education and recreation campus
This story has been updated to add new information and to correct an inaccuracy. Conserving Carolina, a nonprofit land and water conservation group headquartered in Hendersonville, has bought land in Buncombe County to establish publicly accessible recreation land around a center for youth education. The Fairview...
Asheville’s Chai Pani Now Open in Union Market Area – Check Out their incredible...
“Chef Meherwan Irani brings his James Beard Award–winning Indian street food to Washington, D.C. (from Asheville, N.C.), opening in the bustling Union Market District. In Asheville, Meherwan and Molly Irani created a totally new genre of Indian restaurant in America, by showcasing everyday Indian culture and its...
TBD Landfill faces another violation, possible fine of $15K per day: DEQ
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Two Banks Development Landfill in Haywood County has been issued another notice of violation letter on Aug. 27 from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. This notice comes just five days after another notice that cited five violations. The latest violation, which...
Asheville once again explores building a large-scale entertainment facility
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville is taking a major step toward building a new performing arts and entertainment venue downtown. The City of Asheville has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ATG Entertainment to create a public-private partnership in the Central Business District, according to a news...
City of Asheville Continues Search to Find the Next City Manager; Invites Community to...
The City of Asheville continues its nationwide search as we move toward the retirement of current City Manager Debra Campbell at the end of this year. “As we look ahead to the future of our city, we are in the process of searching for a new city manager. This role is vital to ensuring that our city government...
Asheville to shift parking garage access Sept. 1
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville will partially reopen the Rankin Avenue Garage and close upper levels of the Wall Street Garage beginning Sept. 1 as part of its ongoing downtown parking garage improvements. City officials said both facilities are expected to fully reopen by early October,...
City council approves agreement for temporary bridge to ease traffic near Nature Center
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Asheville is finalizing an agreement with the state’s Department of Transportation to build a temporary bridge over the Swannanoa River. After Hurricane Helene destroyed the Gashes Creek Bridge, a detour was created that residents tell News 13 is congested and confusing.
Deputies looking for missing man last seen in downtown Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said it is looking for a missing man. Officials said Steven McLaren was last seen on Aug. 21 in downtown Asheville. Anyone with information is asked to call the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office at 828-250-6670.
Asheville ends race-based selection process to human relations commission after lawsuit
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Asheville has voted to amend its rules and end race-based appointments to its Human Relations Commission. All applicants will now be evaluated solely on their individual merits, without consideration of race or ethnicity. This change comes as a direct result of a...
