SBI investigates deputy-involved shooting that left one injured in western NC
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) shared that it is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that happened on Thursday. Officials said that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office requested the SBI to assist with a deputy-involved shooting in the 1900 block of Sand
Asheville High School hits ‘final stretch’ of culinary classroom expansion
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville High School has been cooking up a new space for culinary students with a renovation reflecting professional kitchen standards. The project is now in its “final stretch,” according to Jeremy Gibbs, chief operating officer for Asheville City Schools. “As physical work wraps...
Puppy Palooza brings paw-sitive vibes, raises funds for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — It might have been rainy today, but something that can definitely bring some sunshine into your life is puppies. Puppy Palooza returned to The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage in Asheville on Sunday, Sept. 6, to benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. This is the second...
ABCCM Rebuilds and Expands Veterans Restoration Quarters
Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry has begun rebuilding and expanding Veterans Restoration Quarters at 1329 Tunnel Road, replacing the veterans facility severely damaged by Hurricane Helene. ABCCM marked the start of construction with an Aug. 13 groundbreaking, nearly two years after the storm. Helene sent
Mills River Nature Preserve Workday Set for September 9th
Conserving Carolina will host a Nature Preserve Stewards workday Wednesday, September 9, at the Mouth of Mud Creek preserve in the Mills River and Arden area of Henderson County. The four-hour volunteer session runs from 10 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon. The Nature Preserve Stewards program offers...
Which Asheville area government offices are closing for Labor Day 2026?
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — This Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, county and city government offices across Western North Carolina will be closing in observation of the holiday. Read the list below. Asheville. Asheville City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Asheville Rides Transit, or ART,...
Hendersonville Council Conversations Continue September 14
Hendersonville residents will have four more opportunities to speak with City Council members during the city’s 2026 Council Conversation series. The informal meetings are intended for residents to ask questions, raise concerns and discuss possible solutions with council members. The series began August 31 at the Boys
Jury Convicts Asheville Woman in Property-Fraud Case
Written by Sally Kestin, Asheville Watchdog. A jury recently found an Asheville woman guilty of forging deeds and illegally obtaining two Buncombe County properties that were flipped for a profit of nearly $140,000. The jury deliberated seven hours over three days before convicting Lisa Roberts-Allen on eight of 10 cha
Mama Bear Tries to Break Into Multiple Homes After Injuring North Carolina Homeowner
People in Asheville, North Carolina, are dealing with an unusual kind of burglar. According to WYFF4, a bear has been making the rounds in a neighborhood north of downtown Asheville. The animal managed to get into one woman’s home back in August, injuring the homeowner as the female bear swatted at her while leaving. N
CFWNC awards $395K to Asheville area conservation projects
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Two local conservation efforts are receiving nearly $395,000 in grants from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The foundation recently approved two Natural Resources grants totaling $394,811. The largest grant, $296,811 over three years, will go to the UNC Asheville Found

















