Asheville NC

JJ Pope isn’t planning major renovations at the former site of Boomer’s Bourbon and Cigar Lounge. But as soon as she got the keys to the building in early June, she knew the walls needed a makeover. “Everything in here is going to get painted,” she said. “Except...

Asheville is once again beginning the week with some wet weather. While Monday, June 22, has brought rain and storms to the Western North Carolina region , anyone with outdoor plans this week will be pleased to know that these predictions are relatively short-lived. The National Weather Service predicts that storms are

SALUDA— As residents and visitors head to area rivers, streams, and waterfalls this summer, Saluda Fire & Rescue’s Swiftwater Rescue Technicians are encouraging everyone to practice water safety and take […]

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A 19-year-old man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman at a western North Carolina park will not face the death penalty, according to newly released court documents. On May 19, Leron James Monteith was indicted for the killing of...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - McDowell County Sheriff Ricky Buchanan is warning residents of a scammer posing as a sheriff’s office employee to steal money. In a social media video, Sheriff Buchanan said several reports were sent in of a person claiming to be Sergeant Donnie Massey or a supervisor. The scammer

At its June 16 regular meeting, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners held public hearings on special bond referendums, approved a design and engineering contract for potential landslide hazard mitigation options in the Garren Creek community, and adopted the 2026 Buncombe and Madison County Regional Hazard Mitiga

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — One World Brewing West celebrated its eighth anniversary on Sunday, June 21, with a Summer Solstice Pickin' Party. The celebration featured live music, food and beer. One of the owners of One World Brewing, West Thomas Perry, says the area has experienced significant growth over...

The American Red Cross annual Operation Blood Drive returns to the area this month at a time when blood donations are particularly urgent. Supply has fallen by several thousand units in recent weeks, even as the summer months bring an increase in serious injuries from travel, outdoor activities and accidents.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will host Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina alt-rock band TrancEnd for a free afternoon show Saturday, June 27, at the brewery’s Mills River amphitheater. The performance is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills...

Following approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education, Henderson County Public Schools is pleased to announce two principal appointments for the 2026-2027 school year, effective July 1. “Both of these leaders bring a deep commitment to student success, strong instructional leadership, and a passion for b