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Henderson County’s sales scene is buzzing this month, with great options for folks who love meeting people and growing their careers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for flexible part-time work, there’s something here for you.

Apr. 3—For the last few years, Pisgah softball catcher Addie Foust has been a steady presence behind the plate. Now, the senior is headed to the next level, signing to play for Division II Erskine College. "It means a lot to me. All the hard work I've done in...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — In April of 2025, during Helene recovery efforts, NASCAR driver Greg Biffle flew in the Easter Bunny for an egg drop to help lift the spirits of Helene victims in Black Mountain. This year, the Black Mountain community honors the late NASCAR driver and...

FAIRVIEW, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fairview Elementary School marked its 100 year birthday this week with a celebration featuring students past and present. The event, which took place around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 in the elementary school auditorium, included the dedication of a 100 year time capsule, speeches...

As part of the City’s ongoing budget discussions, financial support for two of Downtown Asheville’s largest public events—the Independence Day Block Party and the Holiday Parade—is currently under consideration. While no final decisions have been made, the potential impact of these changes is significant for both...

Firefighters battling a wildfire burning for six days in western North Carolina said they have made enough progress to start reducing crews. The U.S. Forest Service said Friday that crews reached 95% containment of the Jumping Branch Fire in McDowell County. Firefighters were being reassigned or released as others...

Public lands are more than lines on a map. They are the wild, beating heart of these United States. They are living systems that house watersheds that nourish rivers, corridors that keep wildlife on the move, and the sacred spaces that remind us of who we are. Public lands are also nature’s infrastructure: they do...

PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower is a decommissioned U.S. Forest Service firewatch station along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 70-foot tower climb is one of the most iconic hikes in Western North Carolina. Fast facts. An out-and-back hike to the Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Following three separate shooting incidents during the first weekend of March, the Asheville Police Department launched a 30-day crime initiative. At the beginning of March, a shooting on North Lexington Avenue injured nine people. A shooting near the Pisgah View Apartments killed one person,...

The City of Asheville has a right to demand a percentage of the occupancy taxes collected from the tourism industry. A small percentage of those taxes collected would easily cover the budget’s shortfall and ease the burden on citizens already hard-pressed with skyrocketing property taxes and affordable housing. It’s...