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Asheville, North Carolina – Authorities are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred Monday afternoon at a busy intersection in Asheville. The incident prompted a temporary shutdown of New Leicester Highway as emergency crews responded to the scene and began a preliminary investigation. The crash happened at...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people...

The recent story about the tragic loss of local cyclists from a truck crossing the center line and crashing into a group of cyclists on N.C. 251 made me sad [“Asheville Cyclists, Mourning a Fatal Crash, Push for Federal Bill to Improve Road Safety,” Jan. 20, Blue Ridge Public Radio via Xpress]. I support the efforts...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Mardi Gras will return to downtown Asheville on Sunday, Feb. 15, with a parade and related street closures. Streets along the parade route will close at noon and reopen after cleanup. All on-street parking along the route will be closed Sunday. Towing will be enforced.

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — The Chimney Rock Post Office is set to reopen for the first time since Helene. Monday, Feb. 23, will mark the first day post office box customers in Chimney Rock will no longer have to travel to the Lake Lure post office, a 2-mile trip they’ve been making since October 2024.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie are the stars of “”Wuthering Heights”,” a romantic reimagining of the classic Emily Brontë novel by “Saltburn” director Emerald Fennell. Like a bad kiss, the film is dissatisfying and a little gross. Happy Valentine’s Day.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — While AVLFest will live on, the name no longer will as the founding partners forge independent paths moving forward. According to a social media post, Co-founders Jeff Whitworth and Bryan Matheny will be going their separate ways, and in a decision that reflects gratitude for one another and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Bird lovers flocked to the North Carolina Arboretum for Bird Day, a celebration featuring hands-on activities and opportunities to learn more about local wildlife. WLOS. The Feb. 14, 2026, event included demonstrations with wild birds, guided bird walks and a bird art market featuring local...

As extreme weather becomes more unpredictable, one of the first systems to fail is often the one we rely on most: communication. This story looks at what happens when cell towers go dark, why waiting to figure things out in the moment can be dangerous and how simple backup plans can make a critical difference.

Asheville, North Carolina and Billy Strings have forged a close bond over the years – And tonight it grew even tighter. Although he hails from Michigan and currently calls the Nashville area home, Asheville has taken on the role of a second home for Strings during his career, and it’s been a favorite stop for fans...