Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — What Jeffrey Burroughs woke up to on the morning of September 27, 2024, was the stuff of nightmares. “We get out of our car, we’re standing on the bridge right over here, and we’re literally watching the dreams of our district, the cultural heartbeat of our district, just surging down the French...

ASHEVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Asheville Police Department is investigating after shooting in South Asheville neighborhood on Monday. Police said they were called to Crest Avenue around 6:11 p.m. in reference to reports of gun discharges. Upon arrival, they found two unoccupied vehicles with multiple bullet...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville is asking residents, workers and visitors to share their input about potential changes to the Asheville Rides Transit network. The feedback will help guide the ART Comprehensive Operational Analysis, a strategic review of public transit services aimed at improving...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Two vehicles and a home were damaged by gunfire in a south Asheville community Monday afternoon. The Asheville Police Department said officers responded to reports of gun discharges on Crest Avenue around 6:11 p.m. Monday. Once on scene, officers said they found two unoccupied vehicles with...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — A local farmers' market is hoping to get enough votes in a national contest, and it is currently in the running for a cash reward. The 17th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration voting ends at 5 p.m. Sept. 30, and Black Mountain Tailgate Market is currently in the top 10 in votes....

North Carolina launches annual oral rabies vaccine program in mid-October, distributing baits in western counties to protect wildlife, pets, and people from the spread of rabies.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Eliada Homes' biggest fundraiser of the year is back for its 18th year. The non-profit agency welcomed the community back to its fall festival and corn maze last weekend. The event, which typically attracts between 12,000 and 15,000 visitors annually, features an eight-acre corn maze,...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Storms may be on the horizon, but residents across Western North Carolina have several ways to stay informed and prepared, officials say. The National Weather Service’s Greenville-Spartanburg office reminds the public that Wireless Emergency Alerts, or WEA, can deliver weather warnings...

When Hurricane Helene turned rivers and streams into deadly walls of water across western North Carolina one year ago, 100% of Duke Energy personnel were involved in restoring power to 2.7 million customers.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed as crews continue cleanup efforts following a significant landslide Saturday morning, the National Park Service said. Crews worked through the weekend to remove more than 70 loads of debris from the road and are still clearing drainage ditches and a...