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NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS — There’s something magical about this time of year in the mountains. As autumn settles in, the region transforms into a canvas of brilliant reds, oranges and yellows stretching as far as the eye can see. The fall foliage typically peaks mid October in the...

Screening takes place Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the YMI Cultural Center. In 2023, filmmaker Todd Gragg produced Black in Asheville, a documentary exploring the rich yet often overlooked history of Asheville’s Black community. During the project, he collaborated with Priscilla Robinson, a dedicated researcher with...

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — Asheville Police, with the city council’s approval, have ramped up efforts to crack down on panhandlers. From Airport Road to Smokey Park Highway to Patton Avenue, the Asheville Police Department (APD) is assigning at least one officer to a full-time shift each week to focus on community...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An alleged incident at Pisgah High School involving a dog being dragged on a leash is under review by the school district, officials confirm. A video that has gone viral on social media shows an employee at Pisgah High School seemingly dragging a leashed dog across a gymnasium floor...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Earlier this month, West Asheville celebrated the grand opening of AVL’s Finest, a farm-fresh deli committed to serving high-quality, affordable food. According to co-owners Mike Bean and Gab Bonfiglio, their menu was designed with the Asheville community in mind. “We think we were...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. A tenant rights activist’s car mysteriously burned last weekend as she met with residents living in an apartment complex in Asheville. Jen Hampton, a lead organizer with the Asheville Area...

North Carolina has quietly become a paradise for meat enthusiasts, and grocery stores across the state are buzzing with excitement. From viral TikTok deals to premium butcher counters, shoppers are discovering incredible quality, variety, and value that rival anything you’d find at a high-end steakhouse. Whether...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man will spend at least 5.8 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges in Buncombe County court on Monday, Oct. 13. The district attorney’s office said 55-year-old Warren Daryl Brathwaite pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking opium/heroin after a traffic...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville City Council members convened Tuesday to address several key agenda items related to ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. The council unanimously approved an agreement with the state's Department of Commerce's Division of Community Revitalization to "provide repair and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — By day, Dr. RJ Burle helps people out of pain. By night — or whenever time allows — he builds worlds filled with monsters, love and survival. The Asheville chiropractor and Marine Corps veteran has published six novels and dozens of short stories,...