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On a steep Hendersonville hillside, neighbors in the 38-lot Nubbins Nob subdivision say they did everything by the book: they pooled FEMA Helene assistance through their homeowners association, signed the paperwork and watched the HOA board hire a contractor to repair their only road in and out. Months later, they say

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The executive director of an Asheville homeless shelter is weighing in on North Carolina Governor Josh Stein’s decision to veto a bill meant to regulate encampments. Bill 437 would have given local governments the power to direct unhoused people to designated spaces while banning...

The best restaurant recommendations in North Carolina do not sound like suggestions. They sound like warnings from someone who has seen things. A friend lowers their voice, points at you with a fry, and says, “Do not argue. Just go.” That is when you know the place is serious.

MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A major investment is moving one of Madison County's largest construction projects a step closer to reality. State leaders approved $27 million in the budget for the county's new public service complex—bringing the project to more than two-thirds of the funding needed. Grading...

The FEMA funding supports infrastructure repairs, utility restoration and other recovery efforts in communities impacted by the historic 2024 storm.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — For decades, drivers heading west on Patton Avenue knew the spot simply as Ball’s. The longtime Ball Service Center at 1645 Patton Ave. is gone. The building that once housed the auto shop has been demolished, leaving behind only a few reminders of the property’s past, including a set of

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Asheville Police Department is investigating a crash after the driver’s body was found in an underbrush, authorities say. Officers said they responded to a vehicle rollover collision at approximately 1:11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7. The collision reportedly occurred on I-240 West near Amboy Ro

HENDERSONVILLE – Caffé Rel, a French-Italian fusion restaurant on Hendersonville’s Main Street , is closed, after a little more than a year in business. It opened in May 2025 as a second location to the original Caffé Rel, a Franklin landmark founded in 2003 and housed in a gas station in Macon County, around 90 minute

Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings. From elevated Southern comfort food to globally inspired small plates, the city offers something for every craving — and plenty of places worth planning a trip around. Here are 10 of the hottest re

The East-West Asheville Art Walk returns Friday, July 10, with a free evening of exhibitions, installations, performances, open studios and hands-on creative activities at neighborhood businesses. The walk runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and is organized by Lamplight AVL as a seasonal arts initiative connecting local artists, bu