11 dogs seized from unlicensed shelter, cited for neglect: Haywood County officials
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County Animal Services said 11 dogs have been seized from an unlicensed animal shelter. Haywood County officials said any organization housing more than nine animals and adopting them out has to be licensed by the state. Officials gave the owners a citation for...
Lake Lure continues refill as restoration work advances after Helene
LAKE LURE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The town of Lake Lure says its namesake lake continues to slowly refill following months of restoration work tied to recovery from Tropical Storm Helene. Town officials reported Monday that the lake level has reached about 968 feet above mean sea level, with a...
Basilica of St. Lawrence to celebrate start of extensive $7.7M restoration project
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A landmark that's over a century old and is iconic to downtown Asheville is about to undergo a facelift after a long fundraising campaign. At 1 p.m. Oct. 17, the public is invited to celebrate the kickoff of the multi-phase restoration of the 116-year-old St. Lawrence Basilica, located at 97...
Large outdoor music venue in the works for Thompson Street; temporary ice rink planned...
This newsletter sponsored by Citizens Fuel Co., a family-owned Asheville company. In this edition of the Hot Sheet: A new outdoor music venue with a capacity of up to 6,000 people is being considered for the east end of Thompson Street along the Swannanoa River; Asheville Yards has plans to install a temporary ice...
Buncombe County wants residents to help shape first Pedestrian Plan
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County is seeking residents to serve on a steering committee that will help shape the county’s first Pedestrian Plan, an effort aimed at improving walkability in unincorporated areas outside city limits. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved the formation of the...
A Year in Beer: Taking the long way at Appalachian Mountain Brewery Taproom and...
On Jan. 1, Christopher Arbor and his friends pledged to visit one Asheville brewery each week for all of 2025 in the order that they opened, then share the experience with Mountain Xpress readers. To read about their visit to Leveller Brewing Co., visit avl.mx/f4n. Question: What do the name...
You’d Never Guess North Carolina’s Crispiest Hushpuppies Come From This Roadside Diner
I’ll admit it, when I first saw the sign for Pisgah Fish Camp, tucked away on a seemingly ordinary stretch of North Carolina highway, I wasn’t expecting culinary fireworks. It looked like a classic roadside diner, the kind that’s been serving up comfort for decades. But then,...
Western NC man sentenced to 12 years in prison for Publix stabbing
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A western North Carolina man will spend at least 12 years in prison for stabbing and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend at a Weaverville grocery store. According to the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Matthew Martin Miner, 63, was sentenced to 12-15 years in North Carolina prisons...
Boys and girls club gets $125K grant from Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County received a generous gift on Monday, Oct. 13. The Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation awarded the club a $125,000 grant, which will help support its life and workforce readiness. The “Rise” program helps young people build leadership...
Fewer ER visits for respiratory illnesses reported in Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Rates of respiratory illness in Western North Carolina are trending downward, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The department’s Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard shows that 5.4 percent of emergency room visits statewide were...
