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NORTH CAROLINA — A late-night stabbing in Buncombe County left one man dead and another injured on Saturday, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded just before midnight to Loredos Drive near the Madison County line after Emergency Services requested assistance for a reported injury....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — More than 145 community members attended the Swannanoa Small Area & Resilience Plan Design Workshop at Owen Middle School on Dec. 3, Buncombe County officials said. Residents participated in interactive exercises on topics including housing, hazards, transportation, economic...

Asheville has earned a reputation as a food lover’s paradise, but you don’t need to empty your wallet to enjoy incredible meals here. From sizzling street tacos to smoky barbecue and comforting ramen bowls, the city is packed with spots that deliver bold, memorable flavors without the hefty price tag. Whether you’re...

BURNSVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The District Attorneys’ Office for the Thirty-Fifth Prosecutorial District of North Carolina officially sentenced a man in a 2024 Yancey County shooting after he pleaded guilty on Oct. 30. Lucas Wilson Murphy pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted murder, three counts of...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Riverside Cemetery is known for its monuments, the Southern writers who draw visitors from around the country and even a few ghost stories. But one of its most memorable inscriptions doesn’t belong to a famous name or legend. It stands quietly on a hillside, easy to overlook.

One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a stabbing late Saturday night in Buncombe County.

Ali Tisdall makes her home on a farm in Spring Creek, a quiet spot in Madison County, North Carolina, where she spends her days caring for an assortment of animals. She adores every creature she tends, yet dogs have always been the ones that capture her affection the most. That steady devotion led her to form a small...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — A longtime Swannanoa business has reopened its doors after sustaining major damage from floodwaters caused by Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Okie Dokies Smokehouse, a popular barbecue spot located along US-70, welcomed its first customers back earlier this week. The restaurant confirmed...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boone, NC – The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the North Carolina High Country, including Avery, Yancey, and Mitchell Counties, in...

The latest round of federal funding — $29 million — is on its way from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to Western North Carolina to reimburse cities, towns and state agencies for Hurricane Helene recovery projects. The biggest portion of the funds, $7.7 million dollars, is going toward...