HGTV-Approved Condo Smashes Asheville Sale Record
The deal marks yet another accolade for the residence, which was previously crowned the winner of HGTV's 2021 "Ultimate House Hunt."
Benches to the rescue: Volunteers build and stain seats for Asheville bus stops
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Strong Towns Asheville and the Asheville Tool Library invited community members to help fill a need in the city on Saturday, Aug. 22. They spent the day building, staining, and placing wooden benches at some of the most frequented bus stops. Strong Towns Asheville leader...
City Council delays fixes to ‘broken’ bus system
Bus riders like John Rowe illustrate the tension between building ridership and providing broad coverage that all transit networks must address — and that has stymied the Asheville City Council. It was set to vote Tuesday on a plan aimed at boosting the efficiency of Asheville Rides Transit (ART),...
USGS reports earthquake in Buncombe County
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey reports that an earthquake struck western North Carolina Sunday morning. According to USGS officials, a 2.0-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Barnardsville area at approximately 7:57 a.m. at a depth of 3 kilometers (about 1.86 miles). Officia
Neighbor: Black bear that entered NC home shouldn’t be euthanized | Opinion
I’m writing about the black bear encounter on Spooks Branch Road in North Asheville, and the plan to euthanize the mother bear involved. I am neighbor to the homeowner, and her account differs from reports stating the bear entered an “unlocked door.” Her houseguest left the door open, and the bear came in after a bag o
Buncombe County 2026 tax bills are in the mail
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County property tax bills are going in the mail, but this year’s bills come with some unusual changes because the county’s 2026 reappraisal was put on hold. Most 2026 property tax bills are already available online, and the first large batch of...
Minor earthquake reported in western NC
Geologists recorded on Saturday a minor earthquake in a small town in the North Carolina mountains.
An Earthquake Just Struck The NC Rainforest
An earthquake just struck the North Carolina rainforest tonight at 7:24 pm, 7 km SSW of Canton, NC. Today’s quake had a magnitude of 2.0 and a 6.2 km depth, according to USGS. Earthquakes have been increasing in frequency around the Charlotte region over the past few years. Last...
Duke Energy wants to raise your power bill again. Here’s what to know
Duke Energy Progress is asking North Carolina regulators to raise electric rates on 1.6 million households in the eastern part of the state and the Asheville area. The utility scaled back its original ask after months of pushback, but some state officials say the compromise still costs customers too much. Here are key
Pet Pals: Smudge
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Smudge!. This 14-year-old girl would be the best lap cat. She would do best as the only cat in a home. Smudge has a bit of arthritis, but is otherwise in perfect health!. If you are interested in Smudge, visit Laps and Naps Home...
