Lake Lure begins refilling namesake lake after Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Local leaders are hopeful that Lake Lure could be ready for public access, boating and swimming by Memorial Day Weekend. After more than a year of recovery work following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in 2024, Lake Lure, North Carolina, officially began refilling its namesake lake in early February, marking a...
Buncombe County officials confirm new measles case, exposures at Biltmore Estate
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Buncombe County Public Health officials have confirmed one new adult case of measles in the county. This brings the total number of cases in the county to seven and statewide cases to 19 since Jan. 1. At this time, it is unknown if this...
10-acre wildfire burns in Candler, 0% contained
CANDLER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fire crews were responding Saturday afternoon to a wildfire burning in the Candler community of Buncombe County, according to state officials. The fire was reported in the North Luther Road area, west of Asheville. Social media posts from witnesses described heavy smoke in the area as...
Asheville Humane Thrift Store to host Valentine’s Tea Party
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Humane Thrift Store will host a Valentine’s Tea Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, featuring family-friendly activities and local artists, with proceeds benefiting animals cared for by Asheville Humane Society. Organizers say the event will include tea and cookies,...
Ingles Open Road : Hatley Pointe
Today we’re hitting the slopes at a beautiful brand new downhill destination in the mountains of North Carolina. Welcome to Hatley Pointe. Located minutes from Asheville and Johnson City, this place is climbing the lists of best new boutique resorts in the US. From the gorgeous lodge, to decadent dining, to superb...
Teacher of the Month – February 2026
Congrats to Sarah Rivenbark at Avery’s Creek Elementary School in Arden, our M.B. Haynes Teacher of the Month!. The Morning Mix with Melanie teamed up with Chris Pennington from M.B. Haynes to surprise Ms. Rivenbark with the news in her classroom. As our newest Teacher of the Month, she...
Fourth Annual Hendo Earth Fest Happening April 18th
The City of Hendersonville Environmental Sustainability Board and Caregivers of Mother Earth in partnership with Conserving Carolina and Blue Ridge Bicycle Club have organized the fourth annual Hendo Earth Fest on Saturday, April 18 , 2026, in downtown Hendersonville. Hendo Earth Fest will be centered around Main...
Section of Mountains-to-Sea Trail near I-26 in Asheville closed
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A small section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near the Interstate 26 bridge in Asheville is temporarily closed because of nearby construction, officials with the Blue Ridge Parkway said. The closure affects the trail from about milepost 391.6 to milepost 392.1, according to a social...
Kilwin’s in Waynesville offers free sweet treat to local police for Valentine’s Day
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For Valentine's Day, a chocolate and ice cream shop in Waynesville is showing appreciation for local law enforcement with a sweet giveaway. Kilwin's on Main Street is offering a dozen chocolate-covered strawberries to any officer who walks through the door. The promotion is happening...
N.C. officials searching for 2 Florida men accused of felony larceny of fiber optic...
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Law enforcement officials in North Carolina are seeking the public's help in locating two men from Florida who are accused of felony larceny of fiber optic cable. According to a Feb. 13 news release from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office, the two individuals were...
