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The FEMA funding supports infrastructure repairs, utility restoration and other recovery efforts in communities impacted by the historic 2024 storm.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — For decades, drivers heading west on Patton Avenue knew the spot simply as Ball’s. The longtime Ball Service Center at 1645 Patton Ave. is gone. The building that once housed the auto shop has been demolished, leaving behind only a few reminders of the property’s past, including a set of

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Asheville Police Department is investigating a crash after the driver’s body was found in an underbrush, authorities say. Officers said they responded to a vehicle rollover collision at approximately 1:11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7. The collision reportedly occurred on I-240 West near Amboy Ro

HENDERSONVILLE – Caffé Rel, a French-Italian fusion restaurant on Hendersonville’s Main Street , is closed, after a little more than a year in business. It opened in May 2025 as a second location to the original Caffé Rel, a Franklin landmark founded in 2003 and housed in a gas station in Macon County, around 90 minute

Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings. From elevated Southern comfort food to globally inspired small plates, the city offers something for every craving — and plenty of places worth planning a trip around. Here are 10 of the hottest re

The East-West Asheville Art Walk returns Friday, July 10, with a free evening of exhibitions, installations, performances, open studios and hands-on creative activities at neighborhood businesses. The walk runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and is organized by Lamplight AVL as a seasonal arts initiative connecting local artists, bu

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A plan to expand housing for mothers experiencing homelessness is moving forward in Buncombe County. The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment has approved a revised master site plan for Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry's (ABCCM) Transformation Village, paving the way for additiona

Chris Fink likes to volunteer. But where some people might build houses or help out in a soup kitchen, once every three months Fink takes a tour of Buncombe County’s nursing homes and long-term adult care facilities as a member of the county’s Community Advisory Committee. Fink visits with residents, helps them to reso

Students entering 6th grade for the 2026–2027 school year! Join the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office Kids Camp for two exciting days filled with adventure, teamwork, outdoor activities, leadership, and hands-on learning. Sign up before July 15th. Two Camp Sessions Available:. Group 1: August 3–4 — Group 2: August...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Marion woman is behind bars after a child tested positive for narcotics. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said 35-year-old Kayla Ann Russell has been charged with felony exposing a child to a controlled substance. She was issued a $30,000 bond. The sheriff’s...