State Board of Elections investigates Asheville Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley amid questions about her...
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is investigating Asheville Vice Mayor Antanette Mosley, who has claimed a primary-residence tax break in Atlanta while serving on Asheville’s City Council and has a history of voting in both Georgia and North Carolina. “We have logged an incident regarding Ms. Mosley’s...
The year in review: Asheville Watchdog’s photojournalists and their images of resilience
Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. Editor’s Note: As 2025 comes to a close, Asheville Watchdog staffers take you back...
Push Skateshop and Brainstorm Skateboards Drop ‘Incarnation’—A DIY Loveletter
Our friends at Push Skateshop and Brainstorm Skateboards just dropped Incarnation, a full-length video shot entirely at Asheville’s iconic Foundation DIY. Much more than just another skate edit, the project is a celebration of community, commitment, and time spent building something real from the ...
Officials: Convicted felon being held without bond after drugs, firearms found during traffic stop
A North Carolina man has been arrested and charged after authorities seized guns and methamphetamine, according to the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office.
CAUGHT ON CAM: Suspect breaks into WNC gas station
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Waynesville Police Department is working to identify a suspect in a break-in on Dec. 22. Officers reported that a suspect broke into the Junaluska Exxon on Dellwood Road. The suspect was covering his face and wearing dark clothing, gloves with write writing on the top, and a...
Couple accused of stealing golf cart from church in McDowell County
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office reports a couple is facing charges after a golf cart was stolen from a church on Friday.
In the face of an uncertain future, residents turn to delta-8 while they still...
Editor’s note: This satirical story is 100% fake news. It is part of Xpress’ annual Humor Issue. At a small dispensary on Haywood Road, the kind that smells like a cross between stale incense and oversteeped chamomile, the owner, 32-year-old Nebula Parrish, stares blankly at the shelves of hemp-derived edibles that...
14 North Carolina Eateries Serving Fried Chicken That Tastes Like Sunday
In North Carolina, fried chicken is more than comfort food; it’s a tradition that brings people together. Across the state, small-town diners and family-run spots serve golden, crispy chicken with flavors that feel like they’ve been perfected over generations. The aroma of frying chicken mingles with cornbread and...
A Year in Beer: Elevated brews from the bowels of Asheville (100% satire, fake...
On Jan. 1, Christopher Arbor and his friends … blah, blah, blah … they go to breweries and tell us about it. Let’s get on with it already. “I thought we were done with this,” Todd said as he continued to march morosely through knee-deep muck down the dimly lit tunnel.
Asheville police urge caution when using rideshare services on New Year’s Eve
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As people head out to celebrate the New Year holiday, many will rely on rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft to get home safely. Local law enforcement is encouraging riders to remain cautious and aware when using those services during one of the busiest nights of the year.
