WNC schools return to class, including Buncombe County Schools, Asheville City Schools
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Much of Western North Carolina returned to the classroom on Monday, Aug. 25, including Buncombe County, McDowell County, Transylvania County, Macon County, Graham County, Cherokee County and McDowell County Schools, as well as Asheville City Schools. Buncombe County Schools. Forty-five...
Asheville City Council to vote on expanding panhandling restrictions amid safety concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the Asheville City Council will vote on whether to update Asheville’s panhandling ordinance. The residents News 13 spoke with say they believe panhandling is becoming a growing problem here in Asheville and that something needs to be done about it.
Colder, snowier winter forecast for Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina could be in for a colder and wetter winter, according to the 2025–26 outlook from the Old Farmer’s Almanac. The publication, which has been issuing long-range forecasts since 1792, is predicting below-normal temperatures across the Appalachian region, including...
This Whimsical Garden In North Carolina Was Ripped From The Pages Of A Storybook
Tucked away in the misty Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, the Biltmore Rose Garden stands as a floral wonderland that makes you question whether you’ve accidentally stumbled through a wardrobe into Narnia—except instead of talking lions, you get roses that practically sing. Ever had that surreal moment when...
Letter: Think safety for panhandling rules
[Regarding “Public Safety Committee Advances Restricted Areas for Panhandling,” Aug. 1, Xpress:]. I was visiting my mom in Garner when this was announced: new rules for panhandling in Raleigh. You can read the article on ABC11.com; the title of the segment is “Panhandling, Loitering on Roads and Medians Prohibited in...
Cool, crisp weather settles into Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A cold front is moving east across Western North Carolina, bringing a shift to cooler and drier conditions that forecasters say will linger through the end of the month. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg said the front will usher in below-normal temperatures and...
CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Hendersonville is pleased to open applications to qualifying nonprofit organizations for funding focused on mental health and substance abuse treatment and support services. The funding totals $300,000 and each organization is eligible for a maximum award amount of $50,000. Funding can only be used for...
Community gets first look at West Asheville’s next public pool
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville residents will get their first look at the design for a new public pool in West Asheville during a community open house Sept. 23. The event will run from 5 to 7 p.m. at West Asheville Park, 198 Vermont Ave. Residents can review the proposed design for Malvern Hills Park’s new...
Third suspect arrested after ‘shootout’ in Asheville
FOX Carolina's Alexa Erbach has the details. The town hall was held at Bimini’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Cafe. First water advisory committee meeting in Walhalla. Officials say the committee is working to communicate better with the public about ongoing issues. Tense meeting and controversies in Calhoun Falls....
What to know about Hendersonville’s Apple Festival, King Apple Parade on Labor Day weekend
Hendersonville has a packed Labor Day weekend coming up, with the 79 th annual North Carolina Apple Festival, King Apple Parade and Hendersonville Farmer’s Market scheduled Aug. 29-Sept. 1. The festival, founded in 1946, has an average attendance of 250,000 people, according to previous Times-News reporting. "It...
