Fork & Dagger: The Local Joint still serves one of area’s best breakfasts
Editor’s Note: Fork & Dagger is 828newsNOW’s anonymous restaurant review series, written by our independent Grub Scout—no freebies, no press perks, no agenda. Grub Scout pays full price, visits unannounced, and takes notes on food, service, atmosphere, and value. Each review reflects a recent, honest experience rated...
Blasting planned at Asheville’s Carrier Park
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County will conduct planned blasting Tuesday afternoon at the Carrier Park cofferdam as part of its ongoing Carrier Bridge Pump Station replacement project. City officials said blasting is scheduled to begin at about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb....
The Watch Kitchen & Spirits – is it worth it?
A well-known fact about me is that I hate spending my money. What can I say? I already have so little of it as a college student. I went to the club last weekend, and now I’m financially ruined for at least the next two weeks. And yet, I...
New exhibit honors Asheville’s historic Black neighborhoods
“Black Stories in Census Tract 2” pairs historical archives with modern digital storytelling to share the lives of families who shaped Asheville’s historic Stumptown, Hill Street, and South Montford neighborhoods. The exhibit features community-centered research and oral history collection, as well as multimedia...
More funding approved for Apple Ridge affordable housing project
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — More affordable housing options are officially on the way to western North Carolina. A new development called Apple Ridge is now underway on Sugarloaf Road. The project will include approximately 20 single-family homes and 60 apartment units, expanding access to housing for families...
Sheriff’s office deems Buncombe County gated community incident secure, clearing the scene
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: The Southcliff community area, where there was an "ongoing law enforcement operation," is now safe, secure and the scene is being cleared, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is handling an "ongoing law enforcement operation"...
Asheville warns of fake QR codes on parking meters
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville is warning downtown parking customers not to scan unauthorized QR code stickers that were recently found on parking meters along Biltmore Avenue. City officials said the stickers directed users to a fraudulent website that requested credit card information. The...
Ashevillians get their first chance to comment on new city budget
City residents had their first formal opportunity Tuesday night to weigh in on Asheville’s 2026-27 budget. During a public comment session at City Council’s regular meeting, speakers discussed how officials should manage the substantial gap projected between the next fiscal year’s revenues and expenses. That gap is...
Information Session on Single Fire District Tax Rate Scheduled for Feb. 26th
Buncombe County is exploring the creation of a single fire district tax rate to ensure all residents have access to a basic, consistent level of fire protection and to create a more equitable, sustainable way to fund fire services. Buncombe County does not operate its own countywide fire department. Instead,...
9 Smokehouses That Keep North Carolina BBQ Tradition Burning Strong
If BBQ were a religion, North Carolina would be the Holy Land. Families have been debating eastern whole-hog versus western Lexington-style for generations. And nobody is backing down. Think Montagues and Capulets, except with wood splits and secret rubs passed down like treasure. North Carolina barbecue isn’t just...
