Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department said officers arrested a felon in possession of a firearm early Sunday. Officials said that while conducting proactive crime prevention, officers attempted to make contact with Kwan Dante Allen, 35, on Atkinson Street around 2:38 a.m. Police said that...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Waynesville resident Cody Blake Strickler has pleaded guilty to making a bomb threat last spring that prompted the evacuation of the Haywood County Justice Center. Last week, Superior Court Judge William Long sentenced the 33-year-old Strickler to serve a minimum of five years, with a...

WNC -- August 11, 2025: MANNA FoodBank and its partner agencies across Western North Carolina are preparing for a potential surge in demand for food assistance, following federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The anticipated cuts are expected to strain the resources of a food...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Calling for a renewed fight against economic inequality, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont brought his “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour to Asheville on Sunday, drawing a crowd that wrapped around the Harrah’s Cherokee Center — Asheville. By...

On July 29, 2025, Dogwood Health Trust and the Independent Monitor (IM) released the annual monitoring report assessing the compliance activities of HCA Healthcare, Inc. operating under the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) for Mission Health System during calendar year 2024. In addition to releasing the report to the...

As the first cool breezes of late summer begin to whisper through the mountains, we’re reminded that fall and the school year are just around the corner. Now is the time to soak up that late summer goodness, especially with the recent passing of National Farmers Market Week! While we are always celebrating farmers...

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge in Rutherford County crumpled from the relentless floods and winds from remnants of Helene last September.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — On a warm June morning in 1926, people gathered along Asheville’s streets, drawn by something uncanny. Heads turned, necks craned, and then it appeared. A Ford coupe glided into view, polished and shining in the summer sun. Its wheels turned smoothly. It shifted lanes. It slowed at intersections....

Orange Capital has officially broken ground on Evado at Tap Root, a 270-unit, Class A multifamily community in Fletcher, North Carolina — just south of Asheville. Situated on 20 acres with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s designed for both local professionals and newcomers seeking nature-rich,...

If you’re a food lover looking to explore hidden gems away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, these towns offer the perfect escape. With a mix of local markets, farm-to-table restaurants, and unique culinary traditions, they provide delicious meals in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re craving...