ABCCM gets approval to revise permanent housing plan for single mothers, women
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A plan to expand housing for mothers experiencing homelessness is moving forward in Buncombe County. The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment has approved a revised master site plan for Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry's (ABCCM) Transformation Village, paving the way for additiona
As Buncombe County ages, there aren’t enough volunteers to inspect nursing homes
Chris Fink likes to volunteer. But where some people might build houses or help out in a soup kitchen, once every three months Fink takes a tour of Buncombe County’s nursing homes and long-term adult care facilities as a member of the county’s Community Advisory Committee. Fink visits with residents, helps them to reso
Yancey Sheriff’s Office Kids Camp
Students entering 6th grade for the 2026–2027 school year! Join the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office Kids Camp for two exciting days filled with adventure, teamwork, outdoor activities, leadership, and hands-on learning. Sign up before July 15th. Two Camp Sessions Available:. Group 1: August 3–4 — Group 2: August...
Deputies: Marion woman charged after children test positive for narcotics
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Marion woman is behind bars after a child tested positive for narcotics. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said 35-year-old Kayla Ann Russell has been charged with felony exposing a child to a controlled substance. She was issued a $30,000 bond. The sheriff’s...
Deputies: NC man faces 15 counts of child exploitation charges
YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Burnsville man is behind bars on child exploitation charges. The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation was launched on July 1 after a cyber tip was received through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. This tip led to the...
New Jonathan Creek roundabout completed
The N.C. Department of Transportation recently opened a multi-lane roundabout in Haywood County. NCDOT and its contractor constructed the two-lane roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 19 (Dellwood Road) and U.S. 276, near Jonathan Creek Elementary School, as part of a safety and mobility project along U.S. 276. Openi
Asheville Downtown’s Wall Street Steps Mural is Complete
The Wall Street Steps Mural is complete. Artist Dayna Walton spent two weeks in early to mid-June bringing the piece to life on Wall Street, following a public call for artists and a community review panel that helped select her for the project. The mural and celebration was made possible by Arts AVL and Duke Energy.
Asheville housing authority to host free domestic violence awareness event
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville will host a panel about domestic violence and the importance of safe housing for HACA residents, community partners and members of the public later this month. The panel, “Safe at Home: Understanding Domestic Violence, Housing and Hope,”...
Brevard Academy teacher earns statewide mathematics honor
BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — A local teacher has been honored as one of the top mathematics teacher in North Carolina. According to a July 8 news release, Brevard Academy mathematics teacher Carly Hendrix was selected as one of the 2026-2027 Outstanding Elementary Mathematics Teachers by the North Carolina Council of Teacher
No new zoning for Weaverville properties
Two adjacent properties in Weaverville were denied a rezoning request by the Weaverville Town Council last month that would have paved the way for commercial development in an otherwise residentially-zoned area. The parcels in question are both located on Reagan Lane: one property is at 5 Reagan Lane, the other...
