PHOTOS | WNC colleges, universities celebrate Class of 2026
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Colleges and universities across western North Carolina celebrated their 2026 graduating classes Saturday, May 9, with commencement ceremonies. Blue Ridge Community College, located in Hendersonville, celebrated 388 spring graduates with two commencement ceremonies Saturday. During the second ceremony, the college honored its 2026 Academic Excellence...
Teen girl, 28-year-old man charged in deaths of her parents and another family member
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina/Gray News) - Three people were found dead inside a home, and the 16-year-old daughter of two of the victims and another man are being charged with murder, according to authorities in North Carolina. Devan Oneal Loving, 28, and Star Grant, 16, are both facing three...
This fascinatingly quirky North Carolina restaurant is unlike anything you’ve ever seen
Tucked away on Haywood Road in West Asheville, The Odd is one of those places that stops you in your tracks the moment you walk through the door. With a 4.7-star rating from over a thousand reviews, this artsy neighborhood hangout has earned a serious reputation for being gloriously unlike anything else around.
Insect Invasion: 5 North Carolina Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
Bed bugs are surging across North Carolina, fueled by travel, urban density, and resistant strains, topping national infestation lists. Five cities—Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington, and Asheville—are leading aggressive responses with inspections, education, and tech innovations. Charlotte: Hospitality Hotspot. As North Carolina’s largest city and a major airport hub,...
Tombstone Tales: Deadly 1889 camp meeting in Buncombe County
LEICESTER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Along Leicester Highway, a short gravel drive leads to Brick Church, a brick sanctuary surrounded by one of Buncombe County’s oldest cemeteries. Built in 1876 by local builder Thomas Redmon James, the church is situated beside a burial ground that holds early settlers, veterans...
Celebrate Mom: Asheville’s Mother’s Day Weekend Events
Celebrate Mom: Asheville's Best Mother's Day Weekend Events - Read the latest News news from Greaterf Asheville Area on WNC Times. Asheville -- May 8, 2026: Asheville and surrounding mountain communities are preparing to celebrate mothers, grandmothers, and other special women with a variety of events for Mother's Day weekend, May 8-11, 2026. Centered on Sunday, May 10, the area will offer options ranging from...
The Ingles Open Road: Fae Nectar
Today we’re experiencing the sparkling golden glow of a place famous for magic and whimsy… and mead. It’s time to sprinkle on a little fairy dust and fly to Fae Nectar. Located in Lake Lure, North Carolina, Fae Nectar is reborn after a year’s worth of rebuilding following Hurricane Helene. And today the celebration is in full swing as they welcome visitors ready for...
Asheville artist uses her work to spotlight climate change, activism and kindness
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An artist who once followed a more traditional career path is now using painting, design, and viral internet projects to advocate for climate awareness, kindness and social change. Speaking about their artistic journey, the creator explained that art had always been a passion growing up,...
Called to serve: Pastor shake-up comes to five Methodist churches across Haywood
Worshippers in five Haywood County United Methodist Churches learned they would be getting a new pastor on “announcement Sunday,” which fell on April 26 this year. The churches include Cruso, Clyde Central, Faith, Maggie Valley and Waynesville First United Methodist Churches. The church leadership won’t change until July 1. While some pastors have been reassigned out of the county, other changes involve musical chairs...
WNC high school student accused of having handgun on campus
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office charged a student after a handgun was located in a vehicle in the parking lot of a high school on Friday morning.
