City begins cleanup of defunct Mountaineer Inn
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Contracted crews were at the defunct Mountaineer Inn on Monday, March 23, working to clean up the distressed property after it sat vacant for years. News 13 crews saw a yellow city of Asheville truck parked outside the former Tunnel Road motel around 10:45 a.m. and observed workers looking at...
Police search for missing endangered man in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Asheville police are asking for help in locating a missing man. According to Asheville Police Department, Gerald Bethel Colwell was last seen on March 10 on Patton Avenue in Asheville. He was last communicated with on March 9 and reported missing on March 18. Colwell is developmentally...
Asheville council considers holding Parkside for arts facility
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville City Council is scheduled to consider a resolution Tuesday to reserve city-owned land in the Parkside area for up to two years to explore the potential development of a large-scale arts and entertainment facility. The property adjacent to City Hall and bounded by Marjorie...
Detective hit, drug by vehicle before multi-county chase in WNC, deputies say
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports a deputy was hospitalized before a chase that crossed four counties in western North Carolina on Monday. Deputies said they responded to Odonald Road ater 10:30 a.m. and found Mitchell Monroe Gunter who had an open warrant...
Biltmore Village Wendy’s to be rebuilt, aiming for summer 2026 completion
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A rebuild for the Wendy’s in Biltmore Village is underway after sustaining flood damage from Hurricane Helene, the restaurant chain announced in a March 23 press release. Wendy’s said the anticipated completion of construction is late June or early July 2026. The restaurant...
Asheville woman charged with assault after downtown shooting injures 7
ASHEVILLE - A second person is facing several felony and misdemeanor charges in connection to a downtown Asheville shooting that left seven people struck with stray gunfire or bullet fragments on March 8. Ashonta Foursha Basnight, 28, of Asheville, was charged March 19 with five counts of misdemeanor assault with a...
Bold Rock Hard Cider marks National Puppy Day early with humane society fundraiser
MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — National Puppy Day is on Monday, March 23, and in celebration, Bold Rock Hard Cider in Mills celebrated a day early with cold cider and a great cause. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for every pint sold, a $1 was donated to Blue...
People at Work: Asheville cake maker says the joy is in the decorating
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — For 17 years, Shana McDowell has built a business around cakes — even if baking was never her favorite part. McDowell, 46, owner of AVLCakeLady in Asheville, said her path into the industry began not with a love of baking, but with a passion for decorating.
You Need To Visit This Seafood-Loving Gastropub In North Carolina That Celebrates A Legendary...
When you think of North Carolina’s mountain towns, your mind probably conjures images of hiking trails, craft breweries, and maybe some good old-fashioned barbecue, but definitely not a seafood gastropub honoring a 19th-century maritime hero. Snap Dragon Bar & Kitchen in Burnsville is here to prove that the best...
Free Community Markets Manna FoodBank March 23 – March 27. 2026
Manna FoodBank Announcement: March 20, 2026: Do you or someone you know need help with groceries this week in WNC? We can help with our free food Co... Manna FoodBank Announcement: March 20, 2026: Do you or someone you know need help with groceries this week in WNC? We can help with our free food Community Markets....

















