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SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Plans for a new main post office in Swannanoa are moving forward, with design work for the facility nearly complete, according to Buncombe County Commissioner Jennifer Horton. The former building was damaged beyond repair by Tropical Storm Helene. In an update posted on social media,...

Editor’s Note: This is the first of several articles the Tryon Daily Bulletin will publish highlighting topics of historical importance leading up to Independence Day, as the nation commemorates the […]

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Recent data shows Buncombe County has the fifth-highest fentanyl death rate in the state. However, leaders with the county’s health department argue that the number of deaths has been decreasing in recent years. Each month, the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina court officials say scammers have been using public information to impersonate law enforcement for decades, and they warn the problem continues across the state. Officials say thieves often claim victims have outstanding warrants or missed court dates, then pressure them to

In this day and age, when the world seems to be one chaotic situation after another, all while the incessant white noise and constant distraction in the digital age peels away our sanity, I find a genuine urge to head for the mountains and hit the trails. So, I do so, happily.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Nearly two years after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Western North Carolina, state and federal officials say recovery is accelerating, but billions of dollars in unmet needs remain as communities continue rebuilding homes, infrastructure and local economies. Members of the Governor’s A

ARDEN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Two Fairview women, Jackie Fenstermacher, 74, and her older sister, Cynthia Dunn, 75, will be the focus of a community benefit this weekend, over a year and a half after they survived Tropical Storm Helene flooding by holding onto a mattress. This weekend, the Sleep...

Asheville, NC - Western North Carolina has long drawn people seeking a closer connection to nature, but a new wave of relocating retirees is reshaping its residential landscape. Recently retired or soon-to-retire professionals from larger cities are arriving with a clear vision: a modern, low-maintenance home that refl

Everyone is in need of rain and while we have a chance of scattered thunderstorms tonight and again after lunch tomorrow, we need far more than just a couple late-in-the-day-downpours. A low pressure system will move from Asheville to Norfolk, dragging a cold front across the region. A severe thunderstorm watch is in e

The official start of summer is here! That calls for simple food, fresh early-summer ingredients, and recipes that feel special without being too complicated or heating up the house too much. Of course there is the option to grill out, but if you want to take the reins and prepare...