Wayside Grille, flooded by Helene, reopening in new location with ties to Biltmore
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Destroyed by the floodwaters of Helene on Sept. 27, 2024, Village Wayside Bar & Grille in Biltmore Village has been closed since and its future seemed in doubt. But on Dec. 1, over a year after Helene, owners Mark and Polly Harding made an announcement...
Appalachia – Weather Alert: Freezing Fog and Black Ice May Create Hazardous Travel Conditions...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Asheville, NC – Drivers traveling through the higher elevations along the North Carolina–Tennessee border are being urged to use caution tonight as black ice and freezing fog create potentially hazardous...
Asheville house a total loss, 1 displaced after 8 crews put out late-night fire
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A late-night fire on Dec. 1 in Asheville destroyed a home and displaced one occupant, according to the Riceville Fire Department. Riceville Fire Department Chief Tom Kelly told News 13 on Dec. 2 that his unit was the first to arrive at the scene at 19 Old Wolfe Road, which is off Lower Grassy...
Western North Carolina school delays for Dec. 2 after winter freeze
Cold temperatures and an overnight freeze have caused delays for many schools in Western North Carolina on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 2. Areas in the North Carolina mountains were hit by icy conditions on the evening of Dec. 1 into the morning Dec. 2, causing delays at schools in higher elevations and making it...
December concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville area boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of genres, performers and taste. Read our calendar of shows coming up later this month. Calendar. Tuesday, Dec. 2. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Well-Crafted Music Series: Cynthia McDermott – Highland...
GivingTuesday: Be a Downtown Hero
This GivingTuesday, we invite you to support the Asheville Downtown Association Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the Asheville Downtown Association. While the Asheville Downtown Association advocates for a vibrant city center and produces many of Downtown Asheville’s flagship events, the Foundation...
Dental Hygiene Student at AB-Tech Seeks Patients for Affordable Deep Cleaning Services
A second-year dental hygiene student from AB-Tech is currently on the hunt for patients who have not visited the dentist in a while and have noticeable dental plaque buildup. The student requires these patients to fulfill their graduation requirements. A typical deep cleaning procedure at a dental office could cost...
Emergency Lane 26 South is Not an Exit
In a recent social media post, a user expressed frustration over drivers using the emergency lane on the 26 South as an exit lane to avoid traffic. The user, clearly annoyed, criticized these drivers for their selfish actions, stating that they are part of the problem and labeling them as 'entitled'. The user also...
Seeking Compassionate Assistance: Navigating End-of-Life Care for a Beloved Pet
A recent social media post has sparked a discussion on the availability of affordable veterinary services for euthanasia, particularly for senior pets. The original poster shared their struggle to find a vet who could help euthanize their 20-year-old cat, who was unable to stand, walk, or eat, and appeared to be in...
Hit-and-run suspect arrested in Asheville with help of drone: Police
Asheville police officers recently arrested two people with the help of license plate recognition and drone technology.

















