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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The Black Mountain Fire Department reported a propane tank carrying more than 1,000 gallons of fuel crashed in Buncombe County Wednesday afternoon. Officials said a propane tank overturned on Craven Hill Circle early Wednesday afternoon. Multiple fire agencies responded and put a...

It looks like Asheville and Western North Carolina are in for another round of winter weather this weekend, but it's expected to be more on the fluffy side instead of icy. The National Weather Service's confidence of snow hitting the North Carolina mountains continues to grow as predictions for measurable snowfall...

Some records are so forthright, so direct in their intent, that they become a challenge—maybe even a dare—to discuss in critical terms. In the case of low clouds hang, this land is on fire, Bhutan-born Tashi Dorji‘s latest work for Drag City, this challenge becomes less about pinning down some sonic intangible, and...

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Seven Buncombe County Schools teachers are one step closer to winning the prestigious state and national Teacher of the Year program. Buncombe County Schools recently announced the 2026-27 Teachers of the Year for each district. The overall county winner will be announced in March and go on to represent BCS...

As the proverb goes, “Health is wealth.” But with recent changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid, millions of people are grappling with rising insurance and medical costs. Locally, a network of organizations is available to provide free medical services to uninsured patients, including Asheville...

Manhertz, of the Christ School in North Carolina and the Garner Road AAU program, is planning to be in the 2026 class. He's currently in the 2027 class, but was originally 2026, so that is only moving back to his original class. Manhertz is currently a four-star prospect ranked No....

If breakfast is your love language, Sunny Point Cafe in Asheville speaks it fluently. Tucked along Haywood Road, this family-owned gem serves craveable comfort with a vibrant garden twist. Expect a wait, but it moves with coffee in hand and sunshine on the patio, making anticipation part of the fun....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — All single-track trails at DuPont State Recreational Forest have been closed because of icy conditions following recent winter weather, the N.C. Forest Service said. The closure took effect immediately. Parking lots and gravel roads remain open, but officials warned that significant ice...

ASHEVILLE – People seeking to convert "nonconforming," existing structures like sheds or garages, into an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, can now skip the previously required visit to the Board of Adjustment. It could ease the path toward new, more affordable units in the city. It would also remove what appears to...