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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County Government is looking to fill job gaps and build a pipeline of future employees, bringing more than 100 people together for its annual career fair at the East Asheville Library. The event gave jobseekers a chance to network with hiring managers, learn...

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — After Transylvania County Schools added 10 minutes to its school days to make up for lost in-person instruction due to weather, the district announced it would end the schedule change for the remainder of the year. The school district said the Board of Education...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — HCA Healthcare, the owner of Mission Health's Mission Hospital in Asheville, hosted its annual stockholder meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026. During the meeting, North Carolina state Sen. Julie Mayfield (NC-49) presented a proposal for an impact report and called for more transparency. "Would require...

Thank you for tuning into this week's roundup of upcoming businesses in North Carolina. Business Debut interviewed each business owner to confirm the details of their openings. Counties are listed alphabetically. Buncombe County. Ultra Coffeebar. ARDEN, NC — Ultra Coffeebar is planning to open a second location this summer at...

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...

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 […]

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, 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...

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.

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...