Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reported that I-40 West has reopened following a crash on Sunday morning. Officials said that the crash happened at 11:10 a.m. on I-40 West in Asheville at Exit 44, US 23/Smokey Park Highway. The road was initially expected...

SALUDA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Only a few minutes off the interstate in the Green River Gorge are a pair of twin waterfall hikes. While Big Bradley Falls bears the distinction of signage and a parking area, across the street, Little Bradley Falls offers a short, rewarding trip to a breathtaking 50-foot cascade. While...

In a recent social media post, a cook from Asheville has taken a stand against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, stating that they will not serve any ICE agents who walk into their place of work. The cook is encouraging others in the Food and Beverage industry to follow suit as a form of protest....

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - North Carolina officials have reported two fires in the western region of the state. Officials said there is a 15-acre brush fire on Blue Ridge Parkway. As of around 5 p.m., the fire is reported 0% contained. Buncombe County officials said all visitors must...

BURNSVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Burnsville celebrated Veterans Day with its 'Red, White, and Burnsville' event. The event featured live music and free food for veterans, along with some special discounts at local shops. The event lines up with a 'Flags for Heroes' display in the town...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The world’s top golfers will soon get a chance to play in western North Carolina. The PGA has announced the inaugural Biltmore Championship in Asheville will tee off in September 2026. The tournament comes just two years after Helene devastated the region. Local businesses, like...

The questions started appearing on Facebook just before Halloween. My West Asheville neighbor posted that he and his family (husband, wife and two school-age children) were going to see their Affordable Care Act marketplace premiums triple. Another single mother of a teenager in our neighborhood asked what would...

CLYDE, N.C. (WLOS) — Road closures are coming to U.S. 74 East in Clyde this week as a contractor for the North Carolina Department of Transportation prepares to shift traffic to a detour alignment. According to a release from NCDOT, road closures will begin Thursday, Nov. 20, and will...

The City of Asheville will hold its next City Council meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The meeting will take place in person at the Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. The public is encouraged to attend in person. The meeting will also be available remotely on the City’s...

The North Carolina Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality, Reid Wilson, visited Lake Lure on Friday, Nov. 14, to see the town’s progress firsthand. The Secretary and his team met with Mayor Carol Pritchett to discuss not only rebuilding efforts but also future resiliency projects. The Secretary has...