Asheville NC

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...

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...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County leaders are beginning work on a proposed budget that could top half a billion dollars, as rising costs and recovery efforts continue to shape spending priorities for the year ahead. County commissioners reviewed more than $504 million in funding requests for fiscal...

North Carolina’s small towns might not always make the headlines, but their restaurants are quietly rewriting the rules of culinary charm. These eateries prove that sometimes, the destination isn’t a city skyline. It’s a perfectly cooked meal, a warm welcome, and flavors that linger long after the last bite.

Hurricane Helene continues to cast a long shadow over Buncombe County, where the homeless population has risen significantly. According to recent data, 130 residents remain without permanent shelter due to the hurricane, contributing to a 9% increase in the county’s homeless numbers, now totaling 824 individuals. The...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban that will take effect on Saturday. The burn will be put in place due to adverse atmospheric conditions that include low humidity, gusty winds and dry fuels, leading to extreme fire danger conditions,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Asheville Police Department said a man was found dead after he was reported missing for more than a week. 60-year-old Gerald Bethel Colwell was reported missing on March 18. Colwell was last seen on Patton Avenue in Asheville on March 10. On Friday, March 27, officers announced Colwell...

ASHEVILLE - A local bankruptcy attorney facing a second-degree murder charge in Buncombe County was arrested in Georgia on March 17 after he allegedly drove under the influence and assaulted two state troopers, records show. Patrick Tucker Wood, 36, of Weaverville, was arrested by Georgia State Patrol in Berrien...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The U.S. Forest Service reports it is working with the N.C. Forest Service to contain a wildfire in Haywood County. Officials said the Nix Creek Road Fire is near Lake Logan, southeast of Waynesville. It has spread across 40 acres and is 20 percent contained.

Multiple "No Kings" protests are coming back to Asheville and Western North Carolina on Saturday, March 28, and there are things to keep in mind while protesting. T housands gathered for the "No Kings" protests held in the Asheville area over the last year. Now, another round of protests is coming to North Carolina ―...