Asheville’s Hazel Mill Road resurfacing project starts this week
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Resurfacing work on Hazel Mill Road is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Oct. 7, according to the city of Asheville. Tarheel Paving will handle the project, which will extend from Clayton Avenue to about 400 feet north of Oak Hill Drive, marking the end of the city limits. Work will take...
Town Residential Leaf Collection Guidelines
This fall, Public Works will be collecting bagged leaves, or loose leaves placed in trash cans, from residential areas. The bagged leaves should be placed in brown compostable yard waste bags (preferred). Regular garbage bags are also acceptable. Residents should ensure no debris are included within the bagged or...
Luxury North Carolina home has glorious views of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Carlton-Edwards has designed and built this luxury modern mountain home that nestles gracefully into its 2.25-acre site, 3,500 feet above Asheville, North Carolina. Crafted with thoughtful attention to the setting, the house’s design follows the contours of the property, comprising three units connected by hyphens....
Early Retirement Paradise Found in Asheville’s Mountains
For many people planning early retirement, the biggest challenge is finding a destination that offers both financial relief and a rewarding lifestyle. Asheville, North Carolina, set in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has become a magnet for those ready to trade in corporate stress for mountain serenity. Its...
Asheville’s tourism industry is recovering, a year after Helene
A year after an Asheville restaurant was destroyed by Helene, not much has changed. The co-owners of Gourmand, a French rotisserie, struck out to open a stand-alone restaurant in Asheville’s River Arts District. But before they could open, Hurricane Helene ruined everything. The co-owners are still making food. And...
Asheville economy shows resilience one year after Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Nearly a year after Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina, Asheville’s small businesses are still recovering from the storm’s economic toll, according to a new analysis by financial services firm Fiserv. The city’s small businesses lost an estimated $563 million in...
Hurricane Helene flag dedication for first responders to take place
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A special ceremony to honor and remember what was lost during Hurricane Helene will be held on Monday. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said it is inviting neighbors to take a moment to reflect. The flag ceremony will be to honor the resiliency...
Asheville woman sentenced to 6+ years for Christmas Eve larceny: DA’s office
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A 53-year-old Asheville woman has been sentenced for a larceny that occurred on Christmas Eve in 2024, according to the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office. On Monday, Oct. 6, Katrina Daborshia Price was sentenced to between 77 and 105 months (approximately six to nine years)...
UPDATE: Mills River Fire and Rescue continue to contain fire at mulch facility
MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — Mills River Fire and Rescue continues to work around the clock to prevent the spread of a mulch fire in the area of Boylston Highway and Old Haywood Road. On Saturday, Oct. 4, a post was made to the Mills River Fire and Rescue...
I Cruised Through Small-Town North Carolina To Taste 7 Donut Shops (And Found 2...
My idea of an epic quest doesn’t involve scaling Everest or deciphering ancient scrolls, but rather, a glorious, sugar-fueled pilgrimage. Small-town North Carolina, the open road, and a very serious mission: sample seven different donut shops. My taste buds were ready, my stretchy pants were on, and my glucose levels...
