Ice-covered driveway traps residents for days after winter storm in North Carolina
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — With more winter weather expected in the mountains, some residents are still dealing with the aftermath of last weekend’s snow and ice. In Hendersonville, ice has left one resident stuck at home for nearly a week. Beau Lovelace says a thick layer of...
Asheville popcorn shop pops to the top, fulfilling the American dream kernel by kernel
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As America celebrates 250 years, News 13 is celebrating local businesses that embody the American dream. One popping since 2014 is Asheville’s own, Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn. At one point, it was a small production that has now turned into a national brand, one kernel...
Blue Ridge Weather: Winter Storm Warning Makes Roads Impassable by Friday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Asheville, North Carolina – A powerful Winter Storm Warning is set to impact the mountains of western North Carolina, with heavy snow and damaging winds likely to make travel dangerous and trigger isolated...
Propane tank carrying 1.5k gallons crashes in Buncombe County
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The Black Mountain Fire Department reported a propane tank carrying more than 1,000 gallons of fuel crashed in Buncombe County Wednesday afternoon. Officials said a propane tank overturned on Craven Hill Circle early Wednesday afternoon. Multiple fire agencies responded and put a...
Asheville, Western NC issued winter storm watch. How much snow is expected
It looks like Asheville and Western North Carolina are in for another round of winter weather this weekend, but it's expected to be more on the fluffy side instead of icy. The National Weather Service's confidence of snow hitting the North Carolina mountains continues to grow as predictions for measurable snowfall...
Tashi Dorji, “low clouds hang, this land is on fire”
Some records are so forthright, so direct in their intent, that they become a challenge—maybe even a dare—to discuss in critical terms. In the case of low clouds hang, this land is on fire, Bhutan-born Tashi Dorji‘s latest work for Drag City, this challenge becomes less about pinning down some sonic intangible, and...
Fork & Dagger: Fresh seafood, uneven results at Mother Ocean
Editor’s Note: Fork & Dagger is 828newsNOW’s anonymous restaurant review series, written by our independent Grub Scout—no freebies, no press perks, no agenda. Grub Scout pays full price, visits unannounced, and takes notes on food, service, atmosphere, and value. Each review reflects a recent, honest experience rated...
Buncombe County Schools announces 2026-27 Teachers of the Year
Seven Buncombe County Schools teachers are one step closer to winning the prestigious state and national Teacher of the Year program. Buncombe County Schools recently announced the 2026-27 Teachers of the Year for each district. The overall county winner will be announced in March and go on to represent BCS...
Local health centers offer free services to those in need
As the proverb goes, “Health is wealth.” But with recent changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid, millions of people are grappling with rising insurance and medical costs. Locally, a network of organizations is available to provide free medical services to uninsured patients, including Asheville...
Four-star 6-foot-8 wing Trevor Manhertz planning to announce his college choice on Wednesday
Manhertz, of the Christ School in North Carolina and the Garner Road AAU program, is planning to be in the 2026 class. He's currently in the 2027 class, but was originally 2026, so that is only moving back to his original class. Manhertz is currently a four-star prospect ranked No....
