Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County is moving to seize and sell the Mountaineer Inn, escalating a legal fight involving the developer that owns the now-defunct motel. Court records show Radify Asheville LLC owes more than $29,000 in unpaid taxes tied to the property. Now, the county is asking a judge to force a sale.

During the month of April, Grandfather Mountain offers a special $5 entry fee to those who live or work in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties. Students attending local universities and colleges, including App State, are also extended this offer. Tickets may be purchased on...

Two minutes before Asheville City Council’s Tuesday meeting was scheduled to begin, City Clerk Maggie Burleson addressed a capacity crowd inside the Council Chamber. At her news that “Item D” would be removed from Council’s agenda, a whoop of cathartic exultation arose from those assembled. The...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — One person is dead after an overnight house fire in the Broad River community of Buncombe County on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. A Buncombe County spokesperson said multiple fire departments responded to a single-structure fire near the intersection of Old Fort Road and Highway 9 during the early morning hours.

LAKE LURE, N.C. — The town will begin a Phase One “soft opening” of Lake Lure on April 20, 2026, allowing limited public access as lake conditions improve following ongoing recovery efforts, the town announced. Lake levels are approaching full pond, and town officials said the phased...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Summit Coffee officially reopened in the River Arts District more than 18 months after Helene destroyed its former location. On Monday, April 13, Summit Coffee reopened its doors in Wedge Studios, just down the street from its old space off Lyman Street. Since the storm,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Biltmore Village is getting its own Dunkin' Donuts, and it will be in a place destroyed by Helene over a year and a half ago. On Sept. 27, 2024, Helene swept through Western North Carolina, destroying many businesses in the Village, including Long John Silver's at 781 Biltmore Avenue. But that spot will not stay vacant.

At the April 6 Henderson County Board of Commissioners meeting, county engineer Marcus Jones presented possible options and potential challenges for adding as many as four solid waste and recycling centers (or convenience centers) across the County. Henderson County used to have a dump, but it has since filled. That...

The Henderson County Education Foundation has announced the five distinguished individuals who will be inducted into the 2026 Education Hall of Fame. This year’s Ruby Jubilee celebration coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Henderson County Education Foundation, marking four decades of investing in students, educators and schools across the county.

North Carolina has quietly become one of the most exciting food destinations in the entire South. From smoky barbecue pits to globally inspired menus, the state’s restaurants are winning national attention and loyal local fans. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or just passing through, these spots prove that North...