Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Police Chief Mike Lamb is retiring this week. His last day is Friday, Nov. 21. This comes after Chief Lamb spent nearly 28 years with the department, joining in his early twenties. After climbing through the ranks, his tenure as chief was short but...

Recently, a social media user sparked a discussion by questioning the frequent low-altitude flights of a C17 military aircraft and a military helicopter over their town, heading towards the local airport. The user was curious as to why these military aircraft were making regular appearances in the Asheville area.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville Police Department Detectives are investigating the stabbing of a man which occurred on Tuesday afternoon in West Asheville. Around 3:12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, APD officers arrived at Ascent Apartment Homes to investigate a stabbing report. Upon arrival, officers found a man...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA)— The National Gingerbread Competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville is open for visitors, showcasing the 2025 Gingerbread display until January 4th. This year, Mary Hulsman took home the top prize with her entry ‘Tiny Gnome Builders,’ competing for $40,000 in cash and prizes. The...

At the November 18, 2024, Asheville City Council meeting, members discussed several agenda items related to recovery from Tropical Storm Helene. The Council focused on restoring city infrastructure, services, and community engagement after the storm.

Share your vision for the rebuilding and recovery of Swannanoa. Community residents and business owners are invited to the first Community Design Workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Drop in to the Owen Middle School cafeteria, located at 730 Old U.S. 70, anytime from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Swannanoa’s own Good Company Pizza...

Some restaurants win people over with flashy dishes, but Moose Cafe does it with the kind of vegetables that spark instant nostalgia. Locals walk in, take one bite of squash casserole or green beans, and suddenly feel like they are back at a family table from years ago. The place...

In response to the increased presence of federal immigration officials in the Charlotte metro area, Bishop Michael T. Martin of the Charlotte diocese, which includes Western North Carolina and Asheville, has issued a call to prayer, fasting, and solidarity. Acknowledging the fear and uncertainty many are...

In the midst of growing concerns about the deployment of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Asheville, a wave of falsified reports has been circulating on social media platforms. These posts claim sightings of ICE agents in various locations around town, causing panic and fear among the community. However,...

NORTH CAROLINA — Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old boy who went missing Thursday morning in the Balsam Grove area. Michael Jethro Scott left his home shortly after 8 a.m., according to the Transylvania County Sheriff’s Office. He was riding a black Honda 125cc dirt bike and was last seen wearing a Rosman...