Asheville NC

There are so many needs here in Western North Carolina — it’s hard to know where to start if you want to volunteer and make a difference. I’ve always thought, “If I could positively impact the life of one child, and if others were to do the same, imagine how that could change the dynamic of our local communities for...

When most people picture a doctor, they often think of a white coat, a clinic visit, or a hospital room. While caring for patients in a clinical setting is central to the role, it represents only part of who doctors are and how they connect with the communities they serve. At UNC Health Pardee, we believe strong...

Resources For Resilience is an Asheville-based nonprofit organization sharing practical tools and research-based resources for individuals, teams, and communities to manage stress and prevent burnout. In the year following Helene, we continue to hold space for WNC residents to find healing. Thanks to our generous...

Residents in the Town of Marshall on Sams Rd., Frisby Rd., and Redmon Rd. in Madison County are under a System Pressure Advisory due to low pressure and outages from water line maintenance and repairs. When service returns, all water used for drinking, cooking, cleaning, or brushing teeth should be boiled for at...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) — A portion of N.C. 80 is shut down due to the active wildfire on Locust Cove Road in McDowell County. McDowell County Emergency Management said N.C. 80 north of Toms Creek Road to the Yancey County line is shut down to ensure the safety of the emergency personnel working to...

Location: Asheville, NC, Western North Carolina, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Red Flag Warning issued for WNC! High winds & low humidity create extreme wildfire danger. Stay safe, avoid outdoor burning. U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina Western North Carolina faces an elevated risk of...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department has announced the opening of an additional West Asheville resource center at Tanger Outlets. According to a news release, the new location expands access to police services and provides a convenient option for residents and visitors. The existing Haywood Road...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people...

As of March 28, 2026, at 3:45 PM, firefighters are battling a wildfire in the Turkey Cove community off Armstrong Creek Road. The NC Forest Service reports about 10 acres have burned. Multiple agencies—including Woodlawn, Pleasant Gardens, Ashford North Cove, Marion, and Hankins Fire Departments, along with McDowell...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Thousands of people gathered in downtown Asheville on Saturday afternoon for the third “No Kings” rally, part of a series of demonstrations held across Western North Carolina and the nation. The Asheville event was one of more than a dozen rallies organized throughout...