NC: HELENE SURVIVOR STILL WAITING ON DEBRIS REMOVAL
A Fairview resident says he was told months ago he would get help from a state program to remove Helene debris from his property, but crews have not returned to finish the job. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST,...
Buncombe County Offices Closing for Holidays, Solid Waste Schedule Adjusted
Buncombe County Government offices will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1 for the winter holidays. FCC Environmental, the landfill, and the transfer station will adjust schedules. Holiday County Closure Schedule. Buncombe County Animal Shelter. The Buncombe County Animal Shelter will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1....
5 Cars for Asheville Hilly Drives and 5 That Struggle Uphill
Asheville’s driving environment is defined by elevation changes, winding roads, and constant uphill and downhill transitions. Unlike flat cities where speed and efficiency dominate buying decisions, Asheville demands torque, traction, and power delivery that can handle real gradients without strain. From daily...
East Fork Pottery leading creative manufacturing revival in WNC
East Fork Pottery, a beloved Asheville institution, has announced plans to invest $2.5 million to expand its production capacity. Founded as a traditional wood-fired pottery in 2010 by Alex Matisse, East Fork currently produces more than 750,000 pieces of pottery per year. The Certified B Corporation also designs and...
Downtown Asheville traffic change up during pedestrian improvements
Vehicles and pedestrians should take note of ongoing lane closures at the intersection of McDowell Street and Southside Avenue in downtown Asheville due to construction of greenway and pedestrian improvements. The work is part of a larger greenway connector project to provide a safer, continuous network of paths for...
Local nonprofit provides Christmas aid as Helene recovery continues
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — As many offices and agencies closed for Christmas Eve, one local nonprofit kept its doors open, continuing a mission it says didn’t end when the storm passed. Blue Collar Relief opened its Canton facility on Wednesday, Dec. 24, to provide last-minute Christmas assistance,...
‘Song Sung Blue’ is a messy melodrama, but sung sweet – 828reviewsNOW
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — There is something irresistible about Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” especially as performed by Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. “Song Sung Blue” understands this very well. Read our full review of the musical melodrama below. “SONG SUNG BLUE” (2025, 133 min.,...
A-B Tech Basic Law Enforcement Training graduates 20 new officers
New law enforcement officers will soon be patrolling local streets, thanks to A-B Tech. All 20 graduates of the Basic Law Enforcement Training program have secured jobs with area agencies, said Director Daryl Fisher, who presided over the Dec. 18 ceremony. Weaverville Police Chief Somer Oberlin was guest speaker,...
Santa brings joy to patients at Mission Children’s Hospital
Thanks to a generous toy drive organized by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, children selected gifts and had festive moments with Santa before and after their appointments at the Outpatient Center. Faces lit up with excitement as they chose toys and shared holiday wishes with Santa. Hospital staff would...
Madison County provides updates on FEMA projects, courthouse building
MARSHALL - The Madison County Board of Commissioners heard updates from County Manager Rod Honeycutt on the county's numerous FEMA projects during the board's Dec. 9 meeting. According to Honeycutt, a potential news contractor will assess the Sprinkle Shelton Building in Marshall, as well as the historic courthouse....
