Asheville NC

EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people...

Southern food isn’t just about what’s on your plate. It’s about the stories shared across tables, the laughter echoing through dining rooms, and the generations of recipes lovingly passed down. North Carolina holds tight to these traditions, serving up comfort in every bite. From smoky barbecue joints...

Hubert-based locksmith reports growing demand for fingerprint and keyless entry systems across Raleigh, Fayetteville, Jacksonville and Asheville markets. HUBERT, NC, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NC Local Locksmith, a licensed locksmith service provider based in Hubert, North Carolina, reports...

The Hendersonville Fire Department formally recognized the retirement of Chief D. James Miller and the promotion of Deputy Chief Justin Ward at the City Council meeting held on February 5, 2026. During the meeting, Chief Miller was recognized for his 35 years in the fire service, with the past decade in service to...

NORTH CAROLINA — A dangerous burst of wind is expected to ramp up tonight through Saturday, with the strongest gusts aimed at the Blue Ridge Escarpment and North Carolina High Country, where some exposed ridges could briefly flirt with near hurricane-force wind conditions. What the Latest Wind Forecast Shows.

Last August, in the face of overwhelming community opposition, UNC Asheville put a pause to their plans to clear-cut their 45-acre mature urban forest ecosystem and put in a 5,000-seat stadium on the edge of the Five Points neighborhood. They hired consultants HR&A Advisors to form a committee that could...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department released a statement after an off-duty officer was charged and arrested with several charges, including driving while impaired. According to the police department, on Saturday, Beau Baley was arrested by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office on the...

You might think six dogs, eight cats, four rabbits, four pigs, three miniature donkeys and one miniature horse would consume all of Caroline Bloom‘s time. But somehow, the co-founder of Beautiful Chaos Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit in Leicester, has managed to squeeze in a weekend trip to Tampa, Fla., to run four...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A 41-year-old Asheville woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder in the shooting death of her boyfriend and was sentenced to more than 10 years in state prison. Jessica Barnes Ferland entered the guilty plea in Buncombe County Superior Court before Judge Jacqueline Grant....

LAKE LURE, N.C. — The Town of Lake Lure began refilling its namesake lake Thursday, marking the first step toward restoring the water body to full capacity since Hurricane Helene. The town is working to return the lake to full pond at 990.5 mean sea level. Mayor Carol Pritchett...