New Marshall post office location, scheduled opening date confirmed
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — In Madison County, there are new developments for the Marshall post office. The new opening date is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2026, Madison County manager Rod Honeycutt confirmed. The post office will operate out of the former Napa Auto Parts, located at 5707 U.S....
Property tax reappraisal freeze sparks confusion for Asheville budget
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — State leaders and Western North Carolina officials are navigating uncertainty after Gov. Josh Stein signed a measure last week pausing new property tax reappraisals in Buncombe County and other affected counties, even as local governments finalize budgets based on updated property values.
Expect delays: I-26 East lanes closing overnight Tuesday
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Drivers traveling through Buncombe County should prepare for an overnight closure on Interstate 26 eastbound Tuesday night. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, all eastbound lanes of I-26 near mile marker 33 will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, fo
North Carolina Philanthropists Who Built a Fortune on Arby’s Franchises Are Auctioning Their Blue...
A North Carolina mountainside estate—owned by philanthropists who oversee more than 60 Arby’s locations—is slated for auction next month with no reserve price. The European-inspired estate, listed last July for $14.9 million, is on 2 acres in a gated community, 15 minutes from downtown Asheville and with views of the B
Overnight closures planned for I-26 East in Buncombe County
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Eastbound lanes on Interstate 26 will be closed overnight on June 23 and 24 for construction work. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, all lanes of Interstate 26 East will close overnight between Exit 33 (Brevard Road) and Exit 37 (Long Shoals Road) starting Tues
Deputies: Individual impersonating law enforcement, pulling over drivers in western NC
YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office is warning about someone impersonating law enforcement. The sheriff’s office said it wants to make residents aware of reports from other western North Carolina counties about someone impersonating law enforcement. This person is reported to be in..
New Asheville sports bar will put women’s games on every screen
JJ Pope isn’t planning major renovations at the former site of Boomer’s Bourbon and Cigar Lounge. But as soon as she got the keys to the building in early June, she knew the walls needed a makeover. “Everything in here is going to get painted,” she said. “Except...
Thunderstorms to move into Western NC today, June 22. Latest outlook
Asheville is once again beginning the week with some wet weather. While Monday, June 22, has brought rain and storms to the Western North Carolina region , anyone with outdoor plans this week will be pleased to know that these predictions are relatively short-lived. The National Weather Service predicts that storms are
Saluda Fire & Rescue shares water safety tips for summer recreation
SALUDA— As residents and visitors head to area rivers, streams, and waterfalls this summer, Saluda Fire & Rescue’s Swiftwater Rescue Technicians are encouraging everyone to practice water safety and take […]
Man indicted in killing of woman at Henderson County park will not face death...
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A 19-year-old man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman at a western North Carolina park will not face the death penalty, according to newly released court documents. On May 19, Leron James Monteith was indicted for the killing of...
