Weaverville Mayor Clarifies Town Policy on ICE and Immigration Enforcement
Mayor Patrick Fitzsimmons of Weaverville, North Carolina, addressed reports of increased U.S. Customs and Border Protection activity in Buncombe County. He stated that the Weaverville Police Department will follow all laws but will not use local resources to enforce civil immigration laws.
Hidden Gem: The Unlikely Excellence of Asheville Kava x Coffee
In an unexpected location, nestled between a gas station and a bail bond office in West Asheville, lies a hidden gem - Asheville Kava x Coffee. Despite its unconventional setting, this coffee shop has been making waves in the local community for its exceptional pour overs, surpassing even renowned competitors like...
Thanksgiving dinner costs drop 5% but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, survey says
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — With less than a week to go until Thanksgiving, there’s good news for some Americans who still haven’t done their shopping. According to a new American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) survey, the average Thanksgiving dinner price is down roughly 5% from last year.
Deputies in western North Carolina warn of scammers pretending to be FEMA
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has warned residents of scammers posing as FEMA. The sheriff’s office said the caller told a resident that FEMA needed access to their property to reach someone else’s property. Deputies said the caller, who already had the resident’s...
Clyde Man Arrested in Major Haywood County Drug Bust; Authorities Say Trafficking Operation Uncovered
Haywood County, N.C. – Haywood County deputies have arrested a Clyde resident after uncovering what investigators describe as a significant drug trafficking operation. The suspect, 26-year-old Dominic Mateo Silva-Chessell, is now facing multiple felony charges following a countywide investigation that led to his...
Buncombe libraries expand hours after post-Helene reductions
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County Public Libraries will expand operating hours beginning Jan. 2, 2026, adding 36 hours per week across the system as the county continues restoring services reduced after Tropical Storm Helene. Library officials said hours were cut in the months following the storm because...
PHOTOS: Asheville Holiday Parade 2025
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After the 78th annual Asheville Holiday Parade was canceled last year due to Helene and replaced with a jamboree, the parade made its return on Nov. 22, 2025. The parade, presented by Bojangles began at 11 a.m. The parade was produced by the Asheville Downtown...
Was there a long wait for beer at the Aziz Ansari show last night?
At the Aziz Ansari show last night, some attendees were left frustrated due to the perceived slow service at the concession stands. However, what they didn't know was the tragic circumstances that the staff were dealing with behind the scenes. Just a few hours before the show, the staff learned that one of their...
North Carolina historic home: the Boone-Withers House in Waynesville
The Boone-Withers House at 138 Church Street in Waynesville, North Carolina (Haywood County) is a privately owned Late Victorian home. Built in 1883, it's one of the best examples of the Victorian era in Waynesville.
Okie Dokies gets ready to fire up the smoker for some ‘Swannanoa swine dining’
Since 2007, the familiar scents of slow-cooked brisket, ribs and slabs of pork have beckoned motorists along U.S. 70, in the heart of Swannanoa. Known equally for its hospitable down-home atmosphere and slabs of meat drizzled with homemade sauces, Okie Dokies Smokehouse has long been an anchor in the unincorporated...

















