Man charged after car flips on I-240, closing Charlotte Street for hours
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man received multiple charges after a car accident on Monday, Aug. 18, resulting in the closure of Charlotte Street westbound, the Asheville Police Department confirmed. The road was closed at Exit 5B, Charlotte Street, westbound, due to a vehicle crash for at least 3...
New concert series to honor Asheville’s impact on America’s country music legacy
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Explore Asheville is celebrating a century-old recording session that sparked America's country music legacy. During a media conference on Tuesday, Aug. 19, Explore Asheville said a music group called "The Asheville Sessions" was a part of the first chapter of the nation's country music...
Buzzing into action: Asheville’s pollinator classes return
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Botanical Garden and Bee City Asheville are hosting their monthly Certified Pollinator Advocate series, a program designed for environmentally curious residents interested in pollinator conservation. The series meets every second Tuesday at 6 p.m. Participants explore...
Argument leads to stabbing in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — One person has been hospitalized and another arrested following a reported stabbing in Asheville. The Asheville Police Department arrested 59-year-old Harold Dudley Ervin early Tuesday morning after a stabbing incident on Atkinson Street. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at a...
Helene: A Journey of Hope (Return to Chimney Rock)
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Chimney Rock Village is making great strides nearly 11 months after Hurricane Helene nearly wiped the tourist town off the map. Many shops along Main Street are open, and the village is now welcoming visitors back. For this week's episode of "Helene: A Journey...
Asheville area officials take flood recovery lessons to Texas
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Leaders from Western North Carolina took their hard-earned flood recovery experience to Texas last week, meeting with local officials to help the Hill Country bounce back after July’s devastating storms. The delegation included Asheville City Council member Maggie Ullman, Lake Lure...
Buncombe County property taxes due Sept. 1; interest begins Jan. 6
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County property tax bills for 2025 are now available online and will begin arriving in mailboxes later this week, county officials said. Bills are due Sept. 1. Property owners have until Jan. 5, 2026, to pay without interest. Interest will begin accruing on unpaid...
YMCA to kick off Healthy Aging Month with healthy activities in Biltmore Park
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The YMCA of Western North Carolina will kick off Healthy Aging Month this September with a day of free group activities, food and health screenings. The YMCA Healthy Aging Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 at the Reuter...
Volunteers needed for Asheville’s annual bike and pedestrian data collection
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville is searching for volunteers as the city's Transportation Department prepares for its annual bicycle and pedestrian data collection. This initiative, held the week following Labor Day, helps identify trends in various activities throughout the city and is used for safety improvement...
Family gives new life to centuries-old tree that was uprooted during Helene
ARDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — A family in Arden has turned the loss of a centuries-old tree into a source of joy and inspiration. The tree, which was uprooted during Hurricane Helene, had stood for generations, becoming a cherished part of the family's history. Butler Taylor, the homeowner, reflected on...
