Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — A woman was sentenced Thursday on charges connected to a drug distribution ring across multiple counties in Western North Carolina. The Department of Justice reported that 32-year-old Charmaine Vapreece Fair, of Asheville, was sentenced to over five years in prison for conspiracy to...

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Huey Magoo’s, the fast-casual chain known for hand-crafted chicken tenders, has opened its newest location in Weaverville. The restaurant marks the brand’s 85th location nationwide. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant offers dine-in and outdoor seating, as well as takeout, catering and...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A former school administrator has pleaded guilty of sexual misconduct after he was accused of a sex crime involving a student. 52-year-old Samuel Jason Ingle pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a student. The charges stemmed from a 2024 investigation when Ingle was accused of having...

An Asheville-based land trust has purchased 433 acres in Yancey County at the confluence of the Cane River and the North Toe River, where they merge to form the Nolichucky River. The acquisition by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy permanently protects natural resources, aquatic habitat and a substantial...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Art Museum will present In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870-1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection from Feb. 7 through June 29, 2026. The exhibition features works by more than 75 artists, including Childe Hassam, George Inness, Thomas Moran, John Sloan,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police say a driver suffered serious injuries after crashing into an unoccupied building along Hendersonville Road Wednesday morning. The incident was reported around 7:23 a.m. on Dec. 17, 2025. Police said the initial investigation shows a Kia van traveling northbound veered off...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Rotary Club of Asheville has announced the winners of its 2026 Teachers of Excellence Awards, recognizing five local educators for their dedication and innovation in the classroom. The recipients, selected from a pool of 30 nominees from Asheville City and Buncombe County schools,...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Hendersonville woman is settling into her rebuilt home after her original house was destroyed by Helene over a year ago. "We're just really grateful for all of the people who came from this region from across the country to make things come back together," said Housing Assistance...

Sitting in the depths of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina, Robert DeLeo is gearing up to hit the stage for Warren Haynes’ annual Christmas Jam. Bassist for grunge-rock alumni Stone Temple Pilots, DeLeo and his bandmates are eager to make their debut at the annual holiday gathering in the...

The Hilton Trends Report names 2026 the year of the “whycation,” a global movement where travel begins not with a destination, but with a motivation. For North Carolina, travelers need to look no further than public parks for this “why,” as thousands are expected to visit the newly christened Thomas Dambo troll...