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SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Firefighters are continuing to monitor and mop up two wildfires that burned in and around the Asheville area, with no injuries or structural damage reported, officials said. Swannanoa Fire & Rescue officials said a wildfire in the Lytle Cove area was contained at about 7...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) – On a hillside in Riverside Cemetery, a 30-foot-long stone memorial stretches along the grass, its meaning often assumed, its story twisted by time. For years, visitors were told a familiar version of events. The monument was placed by the Biltmore Estate to honor stonecutters...

A rare petition to remove District Attorney Ted Bell from office may proceed, according to a Dec. 30 court ruling. Special Superior Court Judge William T. Stetzer assigned independent counsel to investigate Bell's alleged misconduct in delaying the prosecution of church members accused of beating a fellow member "in...

Editor’s note: This satirical story is 100% fake news. It is part of Xpress’ annual Humor Issue. When Zumper, the rental platform better known for its constellation of dubious price estimates than its aptitude for sociological insight, released this year’s “Top Cities for Singles” list in October, few expected...

FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — Broadmoor Golf Links was demolished after Helene hit western North Carolina, and their recovery was nothing short of a group effort. The owner of Dreamcatcher Broadmoor Zeke Cooper, the company that leases Broadmoor Links from the Asheville Airport Authority, said it was unbelievable and kind...

SALUDA—On January 17 from 10 to 11 a.m., the Saluda Center will host an energetic new exercise class called Cardio Drumming. This event, organized by On Track Saluda, a nonprofit […]

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Increasing clouds and rain chances late Friday and into Saturday could provide some relief for firefighters battling wildfires around the Asheville area. Shortly before noon Friday, Swannanoa Fire & Rescue said a wildfire in the Lytle Cove area was 100 percent contained and 80 percent...

Editor’s note: This satirical story is 100% fake news. It is part of Xpress’ annual Humor Issue. Opposition to UNC Asheville’s plan to destroy 45 acres of urban forest has resulted in its strongest alliance yet, and it’s all thanks to a familiar agricultural product. In...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For 13 years, the Street Creature Puppet Collective has been meeting primarily for one purpose: making puppets. These puppets are made to be on the go and can be seen at many local parades. Many of the puppets that appear at these events are made from found materials, a popular one being...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Fire Department is reminding the community that January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. According to a social media post, AFD will be sharing insights into the risks firefighters face every day and some of the ways they are working to protect their firefighters.