Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Downtown Asheville is set to see a noticeable increase in police presence as part of a new public safety initiative focused on the city's business district. The plan centers on doubling patrols, expanding enforcement and addressing concerns local business owners say are tied to the...

Located in the beautiful Pisgah National Forest in Brevard, North Carolina, the Davidson River Campground was the venue for the Western North Carolina Tenkara Campout, October 3rd to the 5th, 2025, and in all ways it was a resounding success. Victoria Smith and Ben Colonnese of Appalachian Tenkara Anglers were hosts this year, and Dr. Rob Worthing of Tenkara Guides, LLC made the trip...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Meet Trip!. He is a two-year-old dog who is looking for his new forever home. Trip would do best in a home that is active and has areas for him to run around. If you are interested in Trip, you can visit her at the...

FEMA has awarded more than $26 million to eliminate flood risks for severely damaged properties in North Carolina. The state will use this funding, administered through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, to buy 75 damaged residential properties in Henderson, Polk and Yancey counties, bringing needed relief to the homeowners. FEMA is acting at the direction of the new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin...

MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — Spring is here in the mountains, and you might be looking to add some colorful plants to your home garden. But there are some things to think about when looking for new plants. Like, how big will it get? How much light will it need? And when is the best time to water it? But do you ever think about...

DHHS award of new beds to HCA's troubled Mission Hospital over AdventHealth's new Weaverville facility leaves many puzzled.

HENDERSONVILLE – The city is moving to codify parts of its comprehensive plan, giving design guidelines force of law in an effort to preserve and improve downtown Hendersonville’s historic, walkable character. “Outside of our historic districts, we don’t have any design control or standards, even though (downtown) is the most important part of our town, the core of our city, the most well-loved and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The number of people experiencing homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County increased again in 2026, with officials pointing to ongoing housing pressures and lingering impacts from Tropical Storm Helene. The latest Point-in-Time count, conducted in February, identified 824 people experiencing homelessness, up 9 percent from...

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Neighbors in Hendersonville, NC are giving away a few great items this week — from bedroom furniture to a smartphone. A sturdy black wooden bed frame with a slatted base, queen size. It has a bit of damage but is still solid and usable. Located in Brightwater Village, Hendersonville.

HENDERSONVILLE – Playing Ray Charles from a speaker on his bike, Thomas Kreycik, 74, had planned out a whole afternoon on the Ecusta Trail on a recent warm April day. After finishing his 18-mile ride, he would go for a beer at Trailside Brewing, just down the way, and later fill up his saddle bags with groceries at Publix. He’s looking forward to riding...