Asheville NC

HENDERSONVILLE – The effort to repair the last Hendersonville-area roads still closed from Tropical Storm Helene damage got a win June 8 with the announcement of millions of dollars in FEMA obligations. Nonetheless, it will be years before the work is complete. FEMA committed to reimbursing the North Carolina Departmen

“East Fork, the beloved Asheville-based Certified B Corporation known for its meticulously crafted pottery and curated homewares, announced today the opening of its new Georgetown store in Fall 2026. Located on Wisconsin Avenue, the space marks the brand’s third storefront and first permanent location in the D.C. Metro

Some markets are for a quick browse, and then there are places so massive they should probably hand out breadcrumbs at the entrance. This North Carolina flea market feels less like a shopping stop and more like a cheerful maze with better snacks. You might arrive with a sensible plan,...

Townsend doesn’t whisper adventure — it throws you straight into it. This little Tennessee mountain town is where wild rivers, towering peaks, and deep green forests collide, creating one of the Smokies’ best-kept escapes. Set between Knoxville and Asheville, Townsend feels like the calm before the storm...

HENDERSONVILLE - A 51-year-old Western North Carolina man alleges in a federal lawsuit filed against the Henderson County Sheriff's Office that two deputies used "excessive" and "disproportionate" force to remove him from his vehicle, assaulting him, breaking his bones, and using a Taser on him while he was unarmed. Th

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC (WLOS) — As law enforcement agencies across western North Carolina continue to face staffing shortages, the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office is looking to a new class of graduates to help fill vacancies within the department. Several cadets graduated Thursday from A-B Tech's Basic Law Enforcement Tr

After surviving Helene on a mattress, the "Mattress Sisters" are still rebuilding-and now their community is stepping in to help.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Golf fans can now secure their spot for the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville, which will bring PGA TOUR competition back to Western North Carolina this fall. Tournament organizers announced that tickets are now on sale for the event, scheduled for Sept. 17-20 at Cliffs at...

FLAT ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — On Friday, June 19, more than 100 school resource officers and school administrators from across western North Carolina will train to respond to active shooter situations. It will take place at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock. A nationally recognized expert, Ed Monk,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Buncombe County man wanted for questioning in a road-rage shooting on Interstate 40 has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and several other offenses, authorities said. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Alexander Sherman McKenzie was