Asheville police weigh new resource center as Oakley site faces closure
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Police Department operates five resource centers across the city, with a sixth expected to open next month. The department’s existing locations include centers on Haywood Road in West Asheville, Fairview Road in Oakley, Walden Ridge Drive in South Asheville, Station 10 on...
Mayor: Reparations, past racial discrimination can mean ‘investment’
(The Center Square) – Reparations and past racial discrimination were part of the Wednesday discussion between Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer and the Select Committee on Government Efficiency in the North Carolina House of Representatives. She said rather than payment to individuals, it can mean “investment in...
New case of measles reported in an adult in Buncombe County
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County Public Health announced on Feb. 12 that there is a new case of measles in the county, bringing the total number of cases since Jan. 1 to seven. The new case was reported in an adult, according to a news release. The...
Community meetings announced after Mission Health’s latest ‘immediate jeopardy’ status
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Community members will have two opportunities in March to share feedback on HCA Mission Health's performance. These meetings come as Mission Hospital faces renewed scrutiny after being found in “immediate jeopardy” with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the third...
Deputies: Man facing over 50 charges after multi-day crime spree across Buncombe Co.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said a man accused of a multi-day crime spree has been arrested. Deputies said 50-year-old Bryan George Coleman’s crime spree began on Feb, 3 and continued through Feb. 5, when he was taken into custody. According to...
These North Carolina Pizzerias Are Serving Time-Honored Family Flavors
Family recipes passed down through generations create something magical when they land on a pizza. North Carolina’s pizzeria scene thrives on tradition, where dough is kneaded with care and sauces simmer just like grandma made them. These family-run spots across the state aren’t chasing trends or reinventing the...
Showers fade, cooler and drier weather settles into Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A passing cold front will bring lingering showers and gusty winds to Western North Carolina through Wednesday morning before drier and cooler conditions settle in to close out the workweek, according to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg. Light rain moved across the...
Dogwood Trust moves up public meetings with independent monitor in wake of recurring problems...
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This North Carolina Tiny Restaurant Is A Must-Visit For Breakfast Omelets This Month
When hunger strikes in Asheville and you crave breakfast done right, there’s one spot that locals have trusted since 1972. Five Points Restaurant serves up the kind of comfort food that makes you want to wake up early and stand in line for a table. This tiny diner tucked...
Billy Strings Takes Winter Tour to Asheville, First in Four-Night Series
On Tuesday evening, Billy Strings arrived at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Asheville, N.C., for the first in a four-night series of live performances. The concert served as the latest entry on the fast-picker’s Winter Tour, which previously commenced in Athens, Ga. with tributes to the late Bobby Weir [covers of...
