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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a 2.7 magnitude earthquake near Dillsboro on Monday, March 23, 2026. It happened just after 8 p.m. The epicenter was 6.4 miles northeast of Dillsboro, which is about 50 miles west of Asheville. The USGS said that although earthquakes...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – A western North Carolina woman will spend at least three years in state prison after being convicted of abducting and abusing a child. According to the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Nancy Grace Justice, 29, of East Flat Rock, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of indecent...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - An almost 40-year-old cold case featured on Unsolved Mysteries and America’s Most Wanted was solved, the Charlotte FBI field office said. An FBI lab found that John Anthony Quinn was the suspect behind an armored car service heist in 1988, the agency announced on Tuesday, March 24.

Samuel Adams Boston Lager is a medium-bodied lager with a refreshing yet rich flavor profile that appeals to a wide range of beer drinkers. These days, when you go to any of the best liquor stores in the country or the beer section of your local grocery store chain, you'll likely encounter a slew of craft beers that...

MARSHALL - In October 2025, after voting to demolish its Tropical Storm Helene-damaged town hall, the town of Marshall informed the county it was interested in exploring acquiring the historic courthouse from the county, but the discussions stalled. Now, they've picked up again, as the town reached out to the county...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — The Asheville Police Department arrested three 18-year-olds following the seizure of three guns and drugs during a traffic stop on Friday. The incident began after officers reported seeing a vehicle driving erratically and ignoring stop signs on Oakland Road. A traffic stop was initiated...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — In a quiet corner of Asheville’s Five Points neighborhood, an unusual community art project is taking shape — one empty milk jug at a time. Local artists Valérie Holstein and her neighbor, John Nelson Batovsky, are asking residents to donate used half-gallon milk...

Ronnie Bowman, the renowned musician, singer, and songwriter and North Carolina native, died March 22 after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Tennessee. "We are in complete shock & utterly devastated to confirm that our beloved Ronnie passed away yesterday, Sunday, March 22 due to complications from...

Hendersonville, North Carolina, may be an up-and-coming trails community, but its recreation roots run deep. The southern Blue Ridge Mountains community created summer camp culture as we know it in the 19th century when vacationers came up from the sweltering South Carolina heat to take in the cool mountain air....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Drivers in Asheville are paying noticeably more at the pump after another week of sharp increases, with average gasoline prices climbing 20 cents per gallon over the past week. Gasoline in the Asheville metro area is averaging $3.60 per gallon as of Monday afternoon, March...