Some WNC communities are still grappling with Helene-related road closures
Tangie Morgan is the mayor of the small town of Saluda in Polk County. She’s also the owner and manager of the M. A. Pace General Store, which she says is one of the oldest stores in North Carolina. “See, this is my family’s business,” Morgan told BPR on...
Letter: Let Costco build at Enka site
I read with interest the Asheville Watchdog article by John Boyle citing Clark Duncan’s opposition to the proposed Costco site in Enka due to the “wages, tax base and land use” issues [“Proposed Costco Location in Enka Opposed by Economic Development Coalition,” Dec. 10]. It seems to me that the Planning and Zoning...
More than 1,000 without power in Swannanoa
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Duke Energy reported 24 active power outages in Buncombe County late Monday morning, including more than 1,000 customers without electricity in the Swannanoa area. According to the Duke Energy outage map, several outages with unknown causes were reported about 10:30 a.m. One outage...
WNC man denied bond after traffic stop leads to felony drug charges
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Marion man was denied bond after being arrested on felony drug charges. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ronnie Dean Stevenson, 59, on a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine, the office said in a release. Officials said deputies conducted a traffic...
Asheville, North Carolina’s 5 Best Sit-Down Cafes, According To Locals
There are many words one can use to describe Asheville. The city is artsy, outdoorsy, and, notably, cozy (especially in the fall and winter). You can thank Asheville's mountain town charm and natural splendor for that. Located in North Carolina's Buncombe County, officially a top place to go in 2026, the city's...
Wanted man arrested with 25 open felony warrants in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Detectives and officers arrested a man with over 20 open felony warrants in Asheville Saturday. The Asheville Police Department said 19-year-old Masieuh Dewayne Morgan was arrested near the 200 block of Long Shoals Road around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. According to reports, Morgan had 25 open...
Letter: Soccer boosts spirits at sports park
As a senior citizen, I frequently walk for exercise at the Buncombe County Sports Park. The lower section of the park has numerous comfortable paths for walking. Parking and bathroom facilities are also available. I particularly enjoy my exercise regime on late afternoon weekdays and on the weekends. This is...
Why, Why? – Live on the 103.3 AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions – Thursday, January...
– Join our host Bryan – for the first live show in 2026 – show starts at 8pm – special guest around 9pm – and will be broadcast live on 103.3FM.. AshevilleFM is pleased to present this special event.. Support also comes from Arts AVL, Buncombe County, and North Carolina Arts Council.
Local Venezuela residents continue sharing their reactions to Venezuela Strike
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Local Venezuelan residents are continuing to react to the large-scale strike in Venezuela that happened Saturday, Jan. 3. Zurilma Anuel is the founder of Reliefbox, a humanitarian nonprofit that ships essentials to people in need in Venezuela. Anuel says there's inflation in the South...
Letter: Buncombe kids need volunteer advocates
I want to share a wonderful volunteer activity that I have been doing for the past 18 months. I am a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Buncombe County. As a GAL, I am a court-appointed advocate for a child who has been found by the court to be abused or neglected. Many of these innocents come from families struggling to...
