Asheville NC

After more than three and a half months, a family on 19W, northwest of Burnsville, can turn their generator off. French Broad Electric Membership Corporation (FBEMC) energized the Merz family home on Sunday, Jan. 26. "The poles used to be along the edge of the river and until...

Asheville -- Dustin Ray Norton, a 27-year-old Marion resident, entered a guilty plea on Monday, January 27, 2025, to one count of. Schedule I restricted substance possession, and one count of Schedule II controlled substance possession. Judge Alan Thornburg sentenced Norton to...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County Court has sentenced a man to serve a minimum of 70 months for charges stemming from an arrest in May 2024. According to a release, deputies of the Asheville Police Department (APD) encountered a vehicle with fictitious tags at...

As part of Xpress‘ annual Wellness Issue series, we reached out to the members of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to share their approaches to managing their physical and mental health. Not all elected officials were available. Below is our...

WOODFIN, N.C. (WLOS) — A major new attraction for river enthusiasts is slated to open in Woodfin this fall. After some minor Helene damage, construction is moving forward on The Wave. It will span across the French Broad River. People who drive on Riverside Drive can see the...

Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers:. Question: Do you know if Buncombe County intends to repair Charles D. Owen Park in Swannanoa? It was all but destroyed in Helene, but it is home to many waterfowl and other animals, and a beloved park....

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Sheriff Shane Hilliard is issuing a warning to the citizens of Yancey County to be vigilant against individuals posing as volunteers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While many reputable organizations are working to assist in recovery efforts, there are reports of people...

CHIMNEY ROCK, WLOS (N.C.) — Chimney Rock has announced the town will continue its annual Groundhog Day celebration at the Tyron Equestrian Center despite setbacks from Hurricane Helene. According to a release, the continued tradition is prepping for its 20th year, welcoming...

ASHEVILLE - Glass Onion is under new management and more changes are coming to the global Italian restaurant in Weaverville. Founders Natalie Byrnes and Eddie Hannibal, who opened Glass Onion at 18 North Main St. in 2012, have tapped a new couple to carry on the family business...