CAGC Honors Community Impact Efforts of 28 Companies
Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 CAGC Community Impact Awards program. The CAGC Community Impact Awards honor member companies that are making significant contributions to their communities through their time, actions, talents, dedication, and resources. Honorees serve as role models for com
Gov. Stein signs property reappraisal bill, warns of impact on Helene recovery
RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — On Friday, June 19, Governor Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 889 into law, pausing this year's property reappraisals in Buncombe County. Senate Bill 889, also known as the Property Tax Reappraisal Moratorium, will halt new property tax revaluations in Buncombe County, along with other counties acro
Henderson County man sues sheriff’s office, accuses deputies of excessive force
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A Henderson County man has filed a lawsuit against the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, claiming deputies used “unreasonable and excessive force” against him during a mental health crisis. On April 30, 2024, first responders responded to a fire at the house of Hubert Lee Allen, who was
You’ll Discover A Secret Fairy Wonderland At This North Carolina Garden
Tiny wings would approve of this North Carolina garden, though a modern fairy would probably arrive with comfy shoes and a phone battery already begging for mercy. This is not the old-fashioned kind of magic where everyone whispers and pretends moss has a prophecy. The fun feels lighter than that.
Man arrested after French Broad river rescue near Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Reports circulating on social media Saturday about an attempted murder on the French Broad River remain unconfirmed, according to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. The reports followed a swift-water rescue near the French Broad River in Arden, where emergency crews responded to an inc
10 Italian Delis In North Carolina That Food Lovers Wish They Had Discovered Sooner
North Carolina’s Italian deli scene is quietly thriving, woven into the fabric of cities and towns that most visitors overlook in favor of barbecue joints and breweries. Behind unassuming storefronts and tucked into neighborhood corners, families have been importing prosciutto, curing meats, and hand-rolling pasta for
AVL Sounds Fest announces second wave of performers
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Organizers of AVL Sounds Fest have announced the second wave of its artist lineup for the multi-day music festival. The citywide music festival in Asheville will take place later this year, from Thursday, August 6, through Sunday, August 9. Over 150 artists from across the...
Off the Bench: Summer Vendor Festival in Asheville
Asheville -- June 20, 2026: City of Asheville Press Release Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) offers hundreds of educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities throughout the year led by experts in the field. However, an upcoming festival invites community members to explore the entrepreneurial spirit of the ar
Goodwill Career Center in Asheville launches free week-long summer career camps
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Goodwill Career Center in Asheville is launching two week-long summer camps aimed at helping teens and young adults, ages 16 to 22, explore and jump-start their future careers. According to a news release, the two free, week-long summer camps are designed to help young...
Even After Dark, Locals Still Pass Along Chilling Tales About This Eerie North Carolina...
Tucked away on a narrow, winding road in Asheville, North Carolina, sits one of the most talked-about haunted spots in the entire state. Zealandia’s Bridge, better known as Helen’s Bridge, has been sending chills down spines for generations. Locals have whispered stories about a ghostly woman wandering its...

















