Police: 19-year-old charged in connection with exchange of gunfire in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department reports charging a 19-year-old in connection with an exchange of gunfire on Sunday. Officers said they responded to a convenience store near the 600 block on Hendersonville Road around 10:43 p.m. A gunshot victim was not located, but they learned two...
Black Mountain mural attracts crowds ahead of new art gallery’s grand opening
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — A unique mural in Black Mountain is drawing lots of attention to local shops ahead of a new art gallery’s grand opening. Many families have stopped in front of the mural to take photos. "The mural outside has brought a lot of business to...
Strong Winds and Power Outages Possible as Advisory Extends Across Western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — The National Weather Service has extended a wind advisory across Western North Carolina through early Monday morning, warning that powerful gusts could lead to downed trees, scattered power outages, and difficult driving conditions in the mountain counties. The advisory, in effect until 6...
City of Hendersonville launches new capital improvement budget program
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The City of Hendersonville is making its budget process more interactive with the launch of a new program. Through Build Hendersonville, the city sets aside $25,000 for residents to decide how the funds should be used to improve the community. Officials said this capital...
Deadly shooting under investigation in Hendersonville
The victim was was pronounced dead on scene and identified as 29-year-old Justin Alan Davis, according to police.
Opinion: Ingles Markets often raises the ire of locals, but it shouldn’t be that...
Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. I really don’t enjoy busting the chops of Ingles Markets, but they just keep...
Father, daughter find $26,000 treasure in Mars Hill forest
MARS HILL, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A father-daughter treasure hunting team from northeast Georgia struck gold on Bailey Mountain Loop in Madison County, finding more than $26,000 in coins during the Countdown Treasure hunt. Charlotte entrepreneur Adam Howell, creator of the Countdown Treasure project, announced the...
Mission Hospital faces new immediate jeopardy recommendation as state agency flags major safety risks
Mission Hospital should again be put in immediate jeopardy, the worst sanction a hospital can face, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has recommended. The finding, made by NCDHHS and reported to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is a devastating blow to the largest...
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Persimmons are a lovely fall treat, great for making baked goods, fruit leather, pudding, jam, and other sweets—or just slicing and enjoying raw. But you can also use this autumnal fruit in more savory dishes. The fuyu variety of persimmon, which tastes similar to an apricot or date with...
9 North Carolina Blue Ridge Towns Locals Say They Can’t Afford Anymore
The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina have long been a haven for both locals and visitors. However, as demand continues to soar, many residents find themselves priced out of their beloved towns. From the bustling streets of Asheville to the serene corners of Sylva, these nine towns showcase...

















