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Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings. From elevated Southern comfort food to globally inspired small plates, the city offers something for every craving — and plenty of places worth planning a trip around. Here are 10 of the hottest re

The East-West Asheville Art Walk returns Friday, July 10, with a free evening of exhibitions, installations, performances, open studios and hands-on creative activities at neighborhood businesses. The walk runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and is organized by Lamplight AVL as a seasonal arts initiative connecting local artists, bu

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A plan to expand housing for mothers experiencing homelessness is moving forward in Buncombe County. The Buncombe County Board of Adjustment has approved a revised master site plan for Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry's (ABCCM) Transformation Village, paving the way for additiona

Chris Fink likes to volunteer. But where some people might build houses or help out in a soup kitchen, once every three months Fink takes a tour of Buncombe County’s nursing homes and long-term adult care facilities as a member of the county’s Community Advisory Committee. Fink visits with residents, helps them to reso

Students entering 6th grade for the 2026–2027 school year! Join the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office Kids Camp for two exciting days filled with adventure, teamwork, outdoor activities, leadership, and hands-on learning. Sign up before July 15th. Two Camp Sessions Available:. Group 1: August 3–4 — Group 2: August...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Marion woman is behind bars after a child tested positive for narcotics. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said 35-year-old Kayla Ann Russell has been charged with felony exposing a child to a controlled substance. She was issued a $30,000 bond. The sheriff’s...

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A Burnsville man is behind bars on child exploitation charges. The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation was launched on July 1 after a cyber tip was received through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. This tip led to the...

The N.C. Department of Transportation recently opened a multi-lane roundabout in Haywood County. NCDOT and its contractor constructed the two-lane roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 19 (Dellwood Road) and U.S. 276, near Jonathan Creek Elementary School, as part of a safety and mobility project along U.S. 276. Openi

The Wall Street Steps Mural is complete. Artist Dayna Walton spent two weeks in early to mid-June bringing the piece to life on Wall Street, following a public call for artists and a community review panel that helped select her for the project. The mural and celebration was made possible by Arts AVL and Duke Energy.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville will host a panel about domestic violence and the importance of safe housing for HACA residents, community partners and members of the public later this month. The panel, “Safe at Home: Understanding Domestic Violence, Housing and Hope,”...