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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) has approved $92,000 in investment for local cultural events and festivals in 2026. According to an Explore Asheville release, the investment funding for 26 festivals and events is provided through the annual Festivals & Cultural...

The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), in partnership with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), held a tabling event outside Brown Hall on Nov. 11 to assist UNC Asheville students in signing up for the NMDP registry and promote the importance of the program. “About 80% of our business happens...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Asheville has been awarded $2.4 million in state Helene recovery grants to aid in the restoration of Biltmore Village. This funding will be used to rebuild 3,000 square yards of historic brick sidewalks and replace sidewalk curbing to enhance stormwater runoff in the area.

MARSHALL, N.C. (828newsNOW) — On Dec. 6, downtown Marshall will transform into an affordable street market just in time for Christmas. Over 80 vendors will be in attendance, with town storefronts decked out in holiday regalia all over Main Street. The event, Christmas on Main, will run from 9...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: Garren Creek Road has reopened and traffic is back to normal, according to a Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Facebook post. The Fairview Volunteer Fire Department is on the scene of a structure fire in the 700 block of Garren Creek Road, according to a Facebook post.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials with the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department report a road has reopened near where crews responded to a structure fire in Buncombe County on Monday. Crews were working to pump water out of the nearby creek to supply water to the fire, officials said.

A social media user recently sought advice on where their autistic friend, who has a deep fascination with pigs, could meet some in person. This unique request sparked a lively discussion with several suggestions pouring in from the online community.

WASHINGTON – A new Grow It Here report released today reveals that severe agricultural labor shortages are accelerating the financial strain facing America’s family farms and contributing to rising prices for traditional Thanksgiving foods. According to the findings, farms across the country are struggling to secure...

Christin King has been named an APR Innovator by Asheville Parks & Recreation. This recognition highlights team members who contribute to the community. King joined the department in 2015 as a seasonal employee. She is now the Facility Supervisor at the Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center. She started this work...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the legends, folklore, and unexplained history of Western North Carolina. From Cherokee mythology and Appalachian ghost stories to Bigfoot sightings and UFO encounters, the Blue Ridge Mountains have long been a hotspot for the strange and mysterious. Join us as we dig into the...