Buncombe County Schools celebrates 2026 Top Scholars
After leading the climb through their high school years, the 2026 Buncombe County Schools Top Scholars gathered to reflect on their achievements and prepare to conquer future challenges. The BCS Top Scholar Celebration at Biltmore Church honored seniors from across the school system who have worked throughout high scho
Give to the Music Benefit Concert Returns to The Orange Peel
The Orange Peel will host the 18th Annual Give to the Music Benefit Concert on Saturday, June 20, adding a benefit show to Asheville’s early-summer live music calendar. Every child deserves the chance to experience the joy and confidence that music brings. Give to the Music is dedicated to breaking down financial barri
Rockin’ on the Rock Comes to Laurel Green Park
Friends of Laurel Park will present Asheville Junction for Rockin’ on the Rock on Saturday, June 20, adding a free outdoor concert to the Henderson County weekend calendar. The concert is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Laurel Green Park, 440 White Pine Drive in Laurel Park. A rain date is set for Sunday, June 21.
No tax increase included in Hendersonville’s $75 million budget
Hendersonville is considering a budget for fiscal year 2027 that keeps the tax rate the same, but raises water and sewer rates. The total proposed budget is $75.15 million, according to City Manager John Connet’s presentation at Hendersonville City Council on June 4. The majority — 45% or $34...
Greenville attorney part of $101 million settlement
A Greenville lawyer was part of a team that secured a $101 million verdict in a case involving a deadly construction site wall collapse in Hendersonville five years ago. Three men were critically injured and a fourth killed on Jan. 13, 2021, when the 12-foot concrete retaining wall fell on them at the Hajoca Corporatio
10 North Carolina Bakeries Serving Peanut Butter Cookies Worth Every Craving
North Carolina has a thriving bakery culture that takes pride in getting the classics exactly right. Peanut butter cookies hold a special place in that tradition, showing up in neighborhood bakeries from the mountains to the coast. The best ones carry a depth of flavor that feels both familiar and...
12 North Carolina Tea Rooms Where Fresh Scones Still Get The Old-Fashioned Treatment
A warm scone can make an ordinary afternoon feel suspiciously fancy, especially when the tea arrives like it expects everyone to sit up straighter. Jam has a strange power over people. Suddenly, voices get softer, posture improves, and someone who was stressed in the parking lot starts acting like tea...
Juneteenth in Asheville: City closures and celebrations
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville has announced service closures and Juneteenth celebrations for this Friday, June 19. City offices will close on Friday, June 19 in observance of the holiday, with regular office hours to resume on Monday, June 22. Asheville Rides Transit buses will operate...
Laughter in the Mountains: Two Massive Comedy Acts Heading to WNC This Weekend
WNC Comedy Shows -- If your weekend plans involve nothing more than staring at a wall or arguing with the TV, it is time for a serious upgrade. Western North Carolina is getting a double-dose of world-class comedy this Friday night. Whether you want to head into the heart of Asheville or take a scenic drive over to Che
Summer cinema in Asheville: Free family movies and outdoor screenings
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Heads up, parents. There are several free, family-friendly opportunities this summer to partake in a seasonal tradition: watching a blockbuster on the big screen. Find options across Asheville below. Movies on the Green at UNC Asheville. Once a month this summer, the University of North..
