Asheville NC

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will be prosecuting the Salvadoran illegal immigrant accused in the fatal hit-and-run of a USC student.

JCPenney, one of the most popular department store chains in the country, is closing down a total of 8 locations due to various reasons. The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the past, hinting at its financial struggles. The decision of closures has been made as an attempt to restructure its business and...

You know that feeling when you discover something so delicious, so perfectly executed, that you want to tell everyone you know—but also kind of want to keep it your own secret?. That’s the dilemma with Hot Dog Headquarters in Lillington, North Carolina. This unassuming white building with its...

McDowell County -- The ongoing investigation into power line theft and vandalism around the county has resulted in two arrests by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. Increased public awareness and crucial tips from locals and utility personnel led to these developments. James Marvin McKinney, 36, of Marion, was...

Asheville -- Welcome to your official Weekend Survival Guide, If your calendar’s looking too clean and your soul’s craving a little chaos (the good kind), Asheville’s got you covered this weekend with ancient tombs, recycled runway shows, yoga in a barn, and more live music than your Spotify algorithm can handle.

The Hendersonville Police Department recognizes Police Captain, Trae Laws, for his graduation from the FBI National Academy. Captain Laws was honored for this achievement during the April City Council Meeting. On March 13, 2025, Captain Laws was among 244 law enforcement professionals graduating from the 293rd...

Cataloochee Valley -- After months of closure due to severe damage from Hurricane Helene, a portion of the beloved Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will officially reopen at noon on Friday, April 4, 2025. Park officials and locals alike are celebrating this partial return of access to...

The Asheville Police Department (APD) is investigating a car crash after it left one motorcyclist dead.

Residents of a Lake Norman community in Sherrills Ford are upset because they claim venues are being held at “party houses.”

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A massive protest is planned for downtown Asheville this weekend. The Nationwide Day of Action rally will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 5 at Pack Square Park amphitheater. Three local activism groups, Good Trouble WNC, the NC Poor People’s Campaign,...