Asheville NC

Walking into the Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar feels like stepping back into the 1920s. While you won’t brush elbows with Thomas Wolfe, you can venture to the Fitzgerald Lounge to enjoy a drink after browsing the shop’s Middle-earth area — named after J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series.

Village Wayside Bar & Grille, a restaurant in Asheville, has announced plans to reopen in Grovewood Village in North Asheville’s Grove Park neighborhood. The restaurant will move into the former ELDR space, which closed after Hurricane Helene caused damage.

Okie Dokies Smokehouse in Swannanoa has reopened after being closed for 14 months due to Hurricane Helene, bringing a sense of hope and community to the area.

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. – An area in Yancey County that contains a rare rivercane patch is being preserved, and artisans of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be able to harvest some for traditional weaving. Caleb Hickman, EBCI Fisheries and Wildlife Management supervisory biologist, noted, “The Southern...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports three people have been charged in connection with an investigation into a metal theft. Detectives said they began investigating thefts at System Logistics in Arden in October. Suspects were seen on video stealing metal that totaled...

Small towns that once felt sleepy on weekdays now hum with the gentle rhythm of retirees who have the time and resources to enjoy them. You notice fuller cafés at 10 a.m., more gallery talks before lunch, and community events that no longer wait for weekends. Healthcare networks and walkable downtowns make these...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County officials are working to clear up common misconceptions as the county moves forward with its 2026 property reappraisal. Property Assessor Eric Cregger said one of the most frequent misunderstandings is the belief that higher property values automatically result in higher...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County Commissioners have approved a list of 11 high-priority projects that they hope FEMA will help fund in the next five years. These projects range from weather sirens to landslide monitors. The list is put in writing to help state and county leaders...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A man was mistakenly released from the Buncombe County Detention Center, according to a Buncombe County Sheriff's Office press release. According to the BCSO, Corey Howell was released on Sunday, Nov. 30, after he was issued a release order on a written response to appear on some of his...

NORTH CAROLINA — The Asheville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man who has been missing for more than a month, according to a press release issued Dec. 4. Police say 60-year-old Kevin Dwayne Lyles was reported missing on Nov. 10. He was last seen on Nov. 1 in the […] The post...