Pet Pals: Taylor
(WLOS) — Meet Taylor!. She is a one-year-old cat who loves to play and cuddle. Taylor gets along well with children and other cats, but has not yet been exposed to dogs. With a slow introduction, she could do well with a dog. If you are interested in Taylor,...
Hundreds attend funeral service for Reems Creek Fire Chief Chris Dorsey
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Friends and family will gather to remember the life and legacy of Reems Creek Fire Department Chief Christopher John Dorsey on Friday, March 27, 2026. Hundreds of people, including fellow first responders and deputies, attended Dorsey's funeral Friday at Trinity Baptist Church. Fire...
Crews working to contain woods fire in Lake Lure, town officials say
The Lake Lure Fire Department and the NC Forestry Service are at the scene.
A General Experience in Downtown Hendersonville
The Mast General Store: An honest review Downtown Hendersonville is a wonderful, thriving, eclectic place. How eclectic? Well, there’s Hospice Home Supply right there on the edge of downtown, in the shadow of the courthouse. But that's OK. There’s also a SweetFrog shop right next door. So, as you’re touring downtown,...
Hikes of WNC: Bull Mountain Trail
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Bull Mountain Trail may seem like a simple, unassuming walk, but there is magic to be found for those looking closely. Read our hiking guide for more. Fast facts. Bull Mountain Trail is located just minutes away from the Asheville VA Medical Center in East...
Homelessness in Buncombe County hits record high, driven by Helene and housing costs
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Results from this year's point-in-time count, showing the number of unhoused people in Buncombe County, are the highest they've ever been. The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care says the count was done back on Feb. 10, when more than 100 volunteers identified people experiencing...
WNC singer returns to the ‘American Idol’ stage with a top 12 spot on...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — "American Idol" contestant and Murphy native Braden Rumfelt is back in Los Angeles, C.A., preparing for the live show on Monday, March 30. The stakes couldn't be higher for one of the top 20 contestants. MURPHY SINGER'S 'AMERICAN IDOL' JOURNEY CONTINUES IN HAWAII'S 'OHANA ROUND'
Wildfire reported in western NC
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Firefighters from multiple departments are working to contain a wildfire in western North Carolina. McDowell County Emergency Management said fire crews are responding to a wildfire in the Turkey Cove community off Armstrong Creek Road. According to the NC Forest Service, the fire has...
I-26 Construction Begins: 68 Homes and Shops to Fall
The long-debated northern section of the I-26 Connector is officially moving from paper to pavement. Following a final federal "green light" this week, the. Asheville -- March 28, 2026: The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has officially received federal approval to proceed with the updated plans...
Wildfires grow in Asheville area as red flag warning hits
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Firefighters are battling multiple wildfires across Western North Carolina as dry, windy conditions heighten the risk of fire spread, officials said Friday. Nix Creek Road Fire. The Nix Creek Road Fire near Lake Logan, southeast of Waynesville, has burned roughly 40 acres and is 20...

















