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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police are rolling out a major crime enforcement and quality-of-life action plan in the city’s downtown corridor, following repeated complaints from business owners, residents, and visitors about open drug use and homelessness. The Asheville Police Department (APD) says the “Downtown Plan” will prioritize...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville's Housing Authority is facing a multi-million dollar financial shortfall that is prompting major changes across the organization, including staff reductions and program restructuring. "What we receive from the federal government does not cover all the expenses we have as an operation," Marvin Jean Jacques,...

North Carolina mourns the loss of Helen Carrie Everett, Miss North Carolina 2024, who passed away on Easter night, April 5, 2026,. North Carolina -- April 6, 2026: The North Carolina community is grieving the loss of Helen Carrie Everett, Miss North Carolina 2024, who passed away on Easter night, April 5, 2026. At just 22 years old, Everett’s death followed a grueling battle with...

The Majestic, a Chinese American counter service restaurant, is slated to open in late May at 319 Merrimon Ave. The restaurant will be the fifth location from The Scheffer Group, which also owns Jettie Rae’s Oyster House, Gan Shan and two Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian restaurants. According to a press release, owner/chef Eric Scheffer grew up in Brooklyn and Long Island and created the...

(WLOS) — The U.S. Forest Service is working Tuesday afternoon to contain a new wildfire burning on the Pisgah Ranger District. An abundance of debris left behind by Hurricane Helene has increased the long-term risk of wildfires in western North Carolina. A statewide burn ban remains in effect due to dangerously dry conditions.

Justin James said his fellow business owners and manufacturers have helped him gain the confidence to rebuild.

Buncombe County Experiences Population Decline Amid Hurricane Helene Aftermath. In an unprecedented shift, Buncombe County’s population saw a reduction last year, marking the first decline in decades. As of July 2025, the county’s population stood at 277,417, indicating a decrease of approximately 1,800 residents compared to the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) — An all-way stop will be installed at a Buncombe County intersection to reduce crashes, the North Carolina Department of Transportation said. The department said the all-way stop will be installed at the intersection of Aiken and New Stock roads. Within five years, the department...

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Humane Society's biggest fundraising event, Dine to be Kind, returns Tuesday, April 7, 2026, marking the 21st annual event. For over two decades, Asheville area residents have partnered with Asheville Humane Society to support local animals in need, and this year's lineup continues that tradition after the 2025 event was canceled due to Helene.