Asheville NC

As Thanksgiving approaches, local officials are reminding residents about safety concerns related to deep fat turkey fryers. These devices can tip over, overheat, or spill hot oil, which may cause fires or injuries. The Cosumnes Fire Department recommends not using turkey fryers because of these risks.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A stretch of mild, dry weather will give way to a wet and potentially disruptive start to the Thanksgiving travel period before a sharp blast of cold air settles over Western North Carolina later this week, according to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg....

Buncombe County Library cardholders can now stream Kanopy films for free. The service works on computers, TVs, and mobile devices. Kanopy offers over 30,000 films, including documentaries, independent films, and world cinema. There are no borrowing limits or fines.

Fifteen days after Tropical Storm Helene sent debris, runoff and a cocktail of toxins — including raw sewage and pharmaceuticals — pouring into the French Broad River in the fall of 2024, Shea Tuberty set out to investigate the damage. The storm had carved an improbable path from...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership between BPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. MountainTrue and the Center for Biological Diversity are suing the U.S. Forest Service because of unannounced logging near the Nolichucky River. The U.S. Forest Service has been harvesting and...

In the quest to find independent, full-service veterinarians in Asheville (AVL) that are not affiliated with venture capitalist firms like JAB, NVA, Thrive, Petvet, Mars, or others, a social media user has sought recommendations from the community. The user expressed frustration at the realization that many local,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One of the most unique fast food locations in the country is inching closer to reopening after it was devastated by hurricane floodwaters in September 2024. Fourteen months after Hurricane Helene, the McDonald's in the Biltmore Village area of Asheville is set to have a...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Police Department, in partnership with the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, has launched its annual Thanksgiving “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which will run from Nov. 24-30. The statewide campaign will “focus on promoting seat belt use and reducing...

Built in 1929, Grove Arcade is one of Asheville’s most treasured architectural landmarks. And on Thanksgiving weekend, its celebrated Holiday Tree Lighting Block Party returns. This annual tradition promises a full day of holiday cheer, stirring music, local craftsmanship and family fun, starting at noon on Nov. 29....

The city of Asheville is currently grappling with the issue of old toilet disposal. Residents are questioning whether the city will pick up old toilets for a fee or if they are required to take the items to a landfill themselves. The issue has sparked a lively discussion on social media, with residents sharing their...