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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Hunter Ward, the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ 2025 Builder of the Year, explains how homeowners can evaluate general contractors before beginning a project. A general contractor is the person responsible for keeping a new home construction or remodeling project on...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Over 200 middle and high school-age girls gathered in Hendersonville on Saturday, Jan. 3, to participate in a wrestling tournament. The popularity of the sport and the surge in girls getting involved mean more of these events. One of the event organizers, Darrin May, says...

Location: Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Merion House by Assembly is a carefully calibrated family home designed for a narrow infill lot in west Asheville. With neighboring houses on both sides, the project prioritizes privacy and retreat, shaping a domestic environment that feels protected, generous, and...

The Michelin Guide is often considered the most prestigious restaurant award in the world. The reviewers at the Michelin Guide are famously mysterious, but traditionally, Michelin has centered on fine-dining concentrated in major urban areas. In recent years, the guide has expanded in both types of cuisine and...

On Nov. 17, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule that revises the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act, which determines what wetlands and bodies of water qualify for federal protections. The proposed rule cuts protections for 80% of wetlands...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Haywood County has released important tax information for residents via social media to ensure they are aware of programs and requirements. The post says if residents turn 65 or become permanently disabled in 2025, and their total income is $38,800 or less, they may qualify for property...

Editor’s note: This satirical story is 100% fake news. It is part of Xpress’ annual Humor Issue. For years, intentionally ripped denim and faded flannels dominated Asheville’s fashion landscape, symbolizing a curated carelessness. The sloppy-chic aesthetic whispered, “I’m effortlessly undone, but in a way that cost...

CLYDE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Clyde is receiving more than $200,000 of state funds to slow down floodwaters naturally. The money will go toward restoring native plants along the stream. The move will stabilize almost five acres of land near the Pigeon River. "We're looking at the...

A weak morning earthquake rattled portions of western North Carolina today, the latest in a string of relatively weak earthquakes to hit the eastern United States in recent weeks. According to USGS, at 1:06 am this morning, a weak magnitude 1.6 earthquake struck from a shallow depth of 1.9 km near the town of...

ASHEVILLE - Long abandoned and derelict, the house at 158 South French Broad Ave., just across from Aston Park Tower, has been referred to by some neighbors as a "haunted house." After nearly three years of trying, the city may soon demolish the house. It will come after one final scare to neighbors. More than a...