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Firefighters are battling a 20-acre blaze near the Rutherford County village of Chimney Rock that ignited on New Year's Eve, officials said. At about 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, the town of Lake Lure began investigating a fire reported by "numerous people," according to a Jan. 1 news release from Broad River Fire & Rescue....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The new year has arrived, and with it, another list of things to do in the Asheville area this weekend. Read our guide and discover ways to spend the first weekend of 2026. Friday, Jan. 2. Montford Kids’ New Years Eve Party – 6-7:30 p.m.,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As temperatures drop, the body naturally shifts into a more protective state. Muscles tighten, circulation slows and energy levels often decrease. While this response is normal, it can also lead to stiffness, fatigue and a general sense of heaviness. Incorporating heat into your...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — This morning, hundreds started the new year with a workout in Pack Square Park. It was the New Year's resolution run in Asheville. iDaph Events helped put the event together to get people out and moving. iDaph Events race director and owner Daphne Kirkwood said...

In the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, a small but mighty group of local artists organized Caverns of Gold, a Bandcamp-exclusive compilation featuring nearly 300 musical groups. Proceeds from sales benefited the relief efforts of local nonprofit BeLoved Asheville. Just over a year later, the Caverns of Gold leadership...

In July 2024, cyclists Jacob Hill and Lennie Antonelli were struck and killed by a dump truck while riding on Highway 251 outside Asheville, North Carolina. The tragedy sent shockwaves through the cycling community and the broader Asheville area, raising urgent questions about rider safety and infrastructure. Brooke...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Weather in the mountains of Western North Carolina can change quickly, and winter storms, hurricanes (tropical storms) and heavy rains can create dangerous conditions.. That’s why it’s important to receive emergency alerts. Counties and towns across the Asheville area offer free alert...

Some of North Carolina's most pristine waters are hiding in and around the Smokies. Whether you're looking for an adrenaline-pumping adventure or a serene escape, Fontana Lake has your number. At 29 miles long, with more than 240 miles of shoreline, this clear, high mountain lake at an elevation of around 1,700 feet...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Firefighters are continuing to monitor and mop up two wildfires that burned in and around the Asheville area, with no injuries or structural damage reported, officials said. Swannanoa Fire & Rescue officials said a wildfire in the Lytle Cove area was contained at about 7...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) – On a hillside in Riverside Cemetery, a 30-foot-long stone memorial stretches along the grass, its meaning often assumed, its story twisted by time. For years, visitors were told a familiar version of events. The monument was placed by the Biltmore Estate to honor stonecutters...