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ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — What many consider backyard weeds, two western North Carolina herbalists see as a buffet of nutritious, medicinal, and flavorful plants growing right outside the doorstep. Herbalists Lead Educational Walk Through UNC Asheville Gardens. At the UNC Asheville Botanical Gardens, herbalists...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (TCN) -- A 32-year-old woman will spend over a decade behind bars in connection with the abuse of her 12-week-old daughter, who died from her injuries. According to the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Deandra Haleigh-Alexis Fuhr-Farlow was sentenced on Oct. 2 to 125 to 162 months, or...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has signed a state appropriation bill that allocates $1.5 million in post-Helene relief funding for Warren Wilson College, the school announced. When Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024, it devastated Swannanoa, where Warren Wilson...

Asheville’s favorite fall tradition is back! Oktoberfest returns to Pack Square Park on Saturday, October 4, 1–6 PM—and this year it’s free and open to the public. Expect big Bavarian energy with 20+ beverage makers pouring 60+ styles, live music from Lagerhosen and The Hillclimbers, hilarious emcee Hilliary Begley,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Looking for things to do this weekend in the Asheville area? We’ve got you covered. Check out our guide below, featuring everything from a classic circus to beer and music festivals. Friday, Oct. 3. Food Truck Fridays – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pack...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Last week, the indie rock band Mt. Joy gave a generous donation to MANNA FoodBank, according to a social media post made by the nonprofit organization. Mt. Joy donated $20,000 after their performance on Sept. 24 at the Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville for their...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has released an apology after a detainee was mistakenly released from the Buncombe County Detention Facility. On October 2, authorities said detainee Joseph Shustek was accidentally released from the Buncombe County Detention Facility. Shutsek had...

MARSHALL, N.C. (WLOS) — Marshall's town hall is likely headed for demolition after it sustained major damage during Helene, leaving town leaders weighing their next steps for a permanent home. Town Administrator Ryan Cody said the town hall on South Main Street suffered "pretty significant and impactful structural...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports it is searching for a missing 15-year-old. Emma Lou Jones was last seen on Wednesday on Haw Branch Road in Barnardsville, deputies said. She has long purple hair with red streaks and blue eyes, according to deputies.

Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. An AdventHealth presentation Friday to Asheville business leaders about its planned hospital...