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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County Schools will have a new interim superintendent this fall as the district prepares for a leadership transition. The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education announced Tuesday that Associate Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Reed will serve as the school district's interim super

Hendersonville artist Sue Fazio has gathered more than 325 paintings and over 50 pieces of pottery together in a new by-appointment gallery on Main Street, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience the breadth of her creative journey in one place. Every piece sold supports a cause that has been central to her

North Carolina knows how to make a plate feel like an invitation. Not the stiff kind, with tiny portions and careful manners. More like a Sunday vibe, where the table gets crowded, the sides matter, and somebody always seems ready to pass the cornbread. This list is not about claiming...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A site along Swannanoa River Road heavily damaged by flooding from Helene could soon be redeveloped into a large apartment complex. The former Hajoca property, once home to multiple commercial retail stores, is now being considered for a 549-unit apartment development, according to proposal doc

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Six Asheville police officers will soon begin full-time patrols in public housing communities as part of a yearlong pilot program designed to improve safety, reduce crime and strengthen relationships with residents. Beginning in July, the Asheville Police Department’s newly restructured H

Changes within the Town of Black Mountain government continued, June 30, when Doug Hay announced his resignation from the town council. Hay, who was elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024, became the second local elected official to step down since April, when Pam King relinquished her position, moving out of the state

What began as a simple idea to combine a thrift store and a sewing space has grown into something much larger for the Mars Hill community. Remnants Thrift and Sew offers carefully curated secondhand clothing alongside a community sewing studio stocked with machines, fabric, notions and a large cutting table. The space

Leaders from Blue Ridge Regional Hospital recently came together for a community service project benefiting the Yancey Humane Society, creating more than 400 homemade dog treats and rope toys for local shelter animals. The donated items will help enrich the lives of dogs awaiting adoption while supporting the humane so

Three North Lenoir Fire & Rescue junior firefighters are being recognized for completing a statewide training challenge. According to North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, Zander Tripp, Jackson West and Thomas Floyd successfully completed the NC OSFM 2026 North Carolina High School Firefighter Challenge in Asheville. Throughout

Oklawaha Brewing Company will host its annual Rock the Block party from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 11, in downtown Hendersonville. The event will be held at Oklawaha Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave. E. The live music lineup includes The Stipe Brothers at 4:30 p.m. and Lazr Luvr at 7 p.m.