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I am writing out of concern for senior citizens and other vulnerable residents living in HUD-subsidized (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) housing in Asheville. What began as advocacy on behalf of seniors has revealed a troubling pattern of overcharging, accounting discrepancies and a lack of...

North Carolina knows how to do doughnuts right. From the mountains to the coast, this state is packed... Keep Reading this Post Here → These Doughnut Shops In North Carolina Are National-Level Delicious

North Carolina’s Italian food scene is bursting with flavor, tradition, and some seriously legendary spots. From cozy family-run... Keep Reading this Post Here → These North Carolina Italian Restaurants Are Local Legends

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Icy road conditions following a winter storm prompted several school systems in Buncombe County and the city of Asheville to alter schedules for Monday, Feb. 2, shifting students to remote learning or closing campuses altogether. Asheville City Schools announced it will operate as a...

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is one of the most scenic cities in the United States but it’s also one of the most demanding when it comes to daily driving. Between steep inclines, winding mountain roads, sudden weather shifts, and tight urban streets, not every car feels at home here. A vehicle that...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people...

In 1925, Okeh Records producer Ralph Peer set out to record the instrumental and vocal masters of American folk music traditions in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Apparently, Peer had no particular fondness for Appalachian or other music in those regions, he mostly wanted a way to distinguish the Okeh...

As a 25-year resident of Asheville (45 in Buncombe), former managing editor and investigative reporter with Mountain Xpress and two-term Council member, I believe I have a reasonably good understanding of the complex issues that local government can and must address. I have also had a front-row seat as elected...

Hey, North Carolina has some seriously cool spots! Yeah, I was surprised too. Didn’t see it coming. But trust me, once you read about them and decide to actually go, you’ll see I was right. These aren’t your average restaurants trying too hard to be trendy. Each menu...

NOON UPDATE: Duke Energy is urging customers across the Carolinas to reduce electricity use during peak demand hours Monday morning as extremely cold temperatures strain the regional power grid. The utility asked customers to conserve energy from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, when demand is expected to...