Late-night blaze engulfs future Salvage Station site in River Arts District
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A late-night fire tore through the future home of the iconic Salvage Station, leaving the fate of the beloved music venue uncertain just months after its relocation to River Arts District. The building, located along the French Broad River, had been slated as the new...
Get in Gear Fest connects WNC visitors with experiences, gear for outdoor adventure
Asheville, N.C. (WSPA)- Many go to Western North Carolina for the outdoor experiences and having the right gear is crucial. You can find great adventures, gear and more at the Get in Gear Fest in Asheville this weekend. Western North Carolina is the capital of the outdoor industry of the East. This means there are […]
9 Can’t-Miss Galleries & Workshops in Asheville’s River Arts District
Asheville’s River Arts District stretches for one mile along the French Broad River, home to over one hundred working artists and their creative hubs. It’s a well-known area for passers-by and locals alike. The former industrial area has slowly transformed into a vibrant arts hub, where disciplines like street art, artisanal crafts, and more meld […]
Asheville drivers to face further closures as I-26 expansion moves forward
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Drivers in Asheville can expect more closures and detours in the coming weeks as part of the ongoing I-26 expansion project, including the planned permanent closure of the Westgate flyover ramp. The project, which began earlier this year, is designed to create a smoother interstate...
Pam King steps down from Black Mountain Town Council
A seat on the Black Mountain Town Council will be vacated, Friday, April 24, following the resignation announcement of a sitting member of the municipality’s governing body. Pam King, who was elected in 2020 and reelected in 2024, is stepping down from her position, with plans to move out of the state.
Drought persists across Asheville area as rain relief expected this weekend
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Much of Western North Carolina remains locked in an unusually dry pattern this spring, with drought conditions intensifying across the region and pushing fire danger to elevated levels even as a weekend storm system approaches. According to drought monitoring data from drought.gov, Buncombe County is...
False school threats strain safety resources and can bring serious charges, police warn
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Two school threats in just one week in western North Carolina are putting parents on edge, even after both were found to be hoaxes. At Asheville Middle School, a student was accused of threatening to bring a firearm to campus. At East Yancey Middle School, a note stating "I have a bomb" was discovered on campus. Both incidents were later proven...
Crowd gathers for first train traveling through NC town since Hurricane Helene
Norfolk Southern returned to Old Fort in WNC Saturday, drawing a crowd of keen train spotters in the process.
Extreme Drought Expanding Across North Carolina Including Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh as Worst Drought...
NORTH CAROLINA — The drought across North Carolina is continuing to worsen according to the latest Drought Monitor update, with Extreme Drought now expanded across most of the mountains, foothills, and north and central parts of the state including from Raleigh northward. This is the worst drought in over...
WNC: Ground Zero for North Carolina’s Record-Breaking Water Crisis
WNC -- April 23. 2026: As Western North Carolina enters its second month of "Extreme Drought" (D3), the window for voluntary conservation is closing. While the City of Asheville has yet to pull the trigger on mandatory Phase II fines, the reality of our river levels means we must act as if the restrictions are already in place.
