Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council is expected to authorize the city manager to enter into a professional services contract with Ardurra Group Inc. for the North Fork Transmission Main No. 3 project, a key initiative aimed at improving the resilience of the city’s water distribution system.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Residents and visitors packed downtown Asheville to see the famous comedian Leanne Morgan. "I have been a big fan of Leanne Morgan's ever since she came on the scene, and she is our greatest female comedian there is today," said Deb McGee, a Henderson resident.

Cracker Barrel just can’t seem to catch a break lately. (My view? They shouldn’t have gotten rid of these fan favorite dishes.) On top of last year’s restaurant closures… And…

The Hendersonville Police Department (HPD) is investigating an incident involving a vehicle-bicycle collision, according to a social media post on their Facebook page. The post made at 9 a.m. stated that the incident happened at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Grove Street. An update was added to the post...

Burton Street Community Association and Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) invite community members to celebrate the vibrant legacy of the historic Burton Street neighborhood and the spirit of civic leader Edward W. Pearson at the annual Burton Street Ag Fair from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 6. The...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Tests are a regular part of academic life, but for some students, even being well-prepared can trigger anxiety that affects performance. The American Psychological Association defines test anxiety as tension or apprehension during exams that often leads to decreased performance. Mild...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Community members gathered along the French Broad River for the Fly Fishing Festival at the Wrong Way Campground. The festival highlights the resilience of the French Broad River community after Helene. News 13 spoke with one of the organizers about what makes fly fishing different...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Today at the Asheville Mall, the group Men Doing Good Together helped children get ready to head to school next week with a back-to-school festival. The festival included fun for the whole family with a skating rink, live entertainment, a back-to-school supply giveaway, and even a car show...

Nearly every morning I cross Broadway at High Five Coffee on my way downtown. More often than not, the road is fairly empty, and I can take a leisurely stroll across all four lanes. But when there is traffic, it comes fast, so I have to make a run for it. There’s nothing to warn drivers to slow down or yield: It’s...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has launched an online tool to show E. coli levels in rivers, creeks and other surface waters across Western North Carolina. The mapping tool, part of the WNC Recreational Water Quality Program, displays bacterial monitoring results...