Shelters see more demand as homelessness hits new high in Asheville, Buncombe County
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are seeing a rise in homelessness, with new numbers showing more people are turning to shelters as the cost of living continues to climb. "Taking a shower in a bunch of crises, it's just one crisis after...
Turner Construction sues Fairmont-Cedars owners to enforce lien
HENDERSONVILLE – The contractor on a major downtown Hendersonville residential construction project is suing the owner to enforce a lien, claiming the company is owed millions for work done over the past two years. Turner Construction, which in late February stopped work on the high-rise project at 7 th Avenue West...
Man sentenced up to 13 years in 2023 fatal stabbing in Buncombe County, DA...
The sentence represents the “top of the aggravated range” for a Level 4 offender under North Carolina’s structured sentencing guidelines, the DA's office said.
Investigation ongoing after bomb threat reported at WNC mall store
Police responded to the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville after a bomb threat was reported Tuesday night.
Crews battle multiple wildfires in Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Multiple wildfires continued to burn across Western North Carolina on Monday as the region remains in severe drought conditions, increasing fire risk and complicating containment efforts, officials said. The largest active blaze, the Jumping Branch Fire in McDowell County, had grown to...
Ready. Set. Launch! When you can get the Krispy Kreme Artemis II doughnut
North Carolina-based Krispy Kreme is set to launch a new, out-of-this-world doughnut. To commemorate the Artemis II launch, the chain will offer a limited-edition doughnut for the planned launch on April 1. The chain's specialty doughnut will be available only for a couple of days at participating Krispy Kreme shops...
Police investigating murder in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — State investigators are looking into a reported murder that occurred early Tuesday morning in Madison County, according to officials. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation confirmed it is investigating the case, which authorities said happened around 3 a.m. on March 31. Officials have not...
Woman accused of sparking wildfire in western NC
Officials have charged a woman for starting a fire which has so far burned more than 180 acres of woodland in western North Carolina.
These North Carolina Family-Owned Italian Spots Make Every Dinner Feel Like Sunday Supper
There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from a restaurant that has never needed a billboard. North Carolina’s family-owned Italian spots do not compete with the chains by trying to out-market them. They compete by cooking circles around them, and they have been doing it quietly for...
Jumping Branch Fire spreads in McDowell County, crews work to contain blaze
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Crews continue to battle a wildfire in McDowell County just off N.C. 80. Firefighters are working around the clock to bring it under control. The fire has burned approximately 185 acres and is currently 20% contained as of 6 p.m. on Monday. Click here for WNC fire updates from News 13.
