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...
12 North Carolina Hot Dog Spots Where Secret ’50s Chili-Slaw Recipes Are Still Alive
Hot dogs are a staple of American cuisine. Versatile and convenient, put on any toppings you want and eat it on the move!. Hot dogs carry a different kind of meaning in parts of the South. They are tied to routine, memory, and recipes that have stayed the same for decades.
Volunteers Needed for Dining Out For Life on Apr 30
Dining Out For Life takes place on Thursday, April 30. Volunteers are needed as Ambassadors in Downtown Asheville and Black Mountain to support HIV/AIDS prevention, education, and client care across Western North Carolina. To volunteer, email [email protected].
One Of Asheville’s Top Latin Restaurants Serves Arepas And Lunchbox-Style Meals In A Casual...
Next time you spend a beautiful morning hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains and wander back down into Asheville, North Carolina, with an appetite, you'll need to know where to go for lunch (or dinner). Little Chango describes itself as a "casual Hispanic kitchen," and it serves an amalgamation of Latin flavors in...
North Carolina Rescue Dog Finds His Forever Home Then Something Begins To Change
Bringing a rescue dog home can mean opening the door to the kind of loyalty that settles deep and stays there. That is exactly what happened when Graham and Skip Fellers of Asheville, North Carolina, welcomed Dime into their lives. At the time, they could not have known how completely he would weave himself into the...
13 Hole-In-The-Wall Italian Spots In North Carolina That Taste Like Nonna Made It
If you think North Carolina is all barbecue and sweet tea, you might be missing one of its most satisfying food scenes. Italian restaurants that keep a lower profile but deliver consistent results usually hide in growing cities and smaller towns. These spots focus on traditional recipes, steady preparation, and...
New ‘Orchid kingdom’ display takes center stage at North Carolina Arboretum Festival
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As spring returns, so does the 25th annual Asheville Orchid Festival at the North Carolina Arboretum. The annual show features world-class growers, curated displays, and thousands of orchids for sale. The event is part of "Spring Into the Arb", a celebration of the return of...
NCDOT reopens Highway 64 in Rutherford Co
BAT CAVE, N.C. (WSPA)—The NCDOT continues to make big strides as they work to repair bridge and roadway damage from Hurricane Helene. On Saturday, March 28, crews opened Highway 64 in Rutherford County, 18 months after the storm. There’s no more U-turn in downtown Chimney Rock. Drivers are thrilled to take Highway 64...
People at Work: Asheville bird shop worker shares tips for backyard wildlife
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Martha Rollefson jokes that her job helps fund her gardening habit. In reality, it has become a way to connect people with nature, one backyard bird at a time. Rollefson has worked at Wild Birds Unlimited in Asheville’s Gerber Village since May 2020. After starting...
Letter: Proposed rate hikes aren’t reasonable
I have written to Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC) to reject Duke Energy Progress’ (DEP) proposed nearly 20% residential rate increase over two years. These increased costs will further burden Western North Carolina residents at a time when we are still...

















