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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office now says a detainee believed to have been mistakenly released from the county jail this week was not released in error, marking a major reversal less than 24 hours after deputies issued a public alert. It’s the third...

CANTON, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Town of Canton is inviting residents to help plan for the community’s future after multiple crises. Over the last five years, Canton’s residents have endured the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, the flooding and damage caused by Tropical Storm Fred in 2021 and Hurricane Helene...

The Hendersonville Christmas Parade is history. As it kicked off Saturday night at 6:00 PM in downtown Hendersonville, it is being described by observers as one of the largest ever, with thousands of people lining both sides of Main Street. Afternoon radio host, Tyler Sams, piloted the newly branded WHKP...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officers with the Asheville Police Department said detectives have charged a man following a shooting. Hayden Ray Shores was booked into the Buncombe County Detention Center under no bond, according to officers. Police reported Shores was charged with murder and discharging a firearm...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the legends, folklore, and unexplained history of Western North Carolina. From Cherokee mythology and Appalachian ghost stories to Bigfoot sightings and UFO encounters, the Blue Ridge Mountains have long been a hotspot for the strange and mysterious. Join us as we dig into the...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reports that part of I-40 is closed after a crash early Sunday. NCDOT officials said that I-40 west is closed near the Tennessee state line at Exit 7, Cold Springs Creek Road, after a crash was reported around 5 a.m.

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...