Asheville NC

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — After several days of spring-like weather, a sharp drop in temperatures could threaten crops that have already started to bloom across western North Carolina. At Barnwell Farms in Henderson County, some apple trees have already begun budding, a stage known as “green tips,” which...

The Shining Rock Classical Academy Board of Directors on March 10 unanimously accepted the resignation of Head of School Joshua Morgan, approving 90 days of severance pursuant to an attorney-drafted agreement. After a five-year tenure as Shining Rock school director, Sara Jenkins will serve as the school’s interim...

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — A man wanted in connection with an armed home invasion investigation Asheville is now facing multiple drug and weapons charges in Northeast Tennessee, according to the Carter County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrested Austin W. Salyer, 30, on charges of possession of methamphetamine for...

A popular Hendersonville grocery store is making a comeback after being closed for 18 months due to Helene. The Fresh Market is finally reopening its doors, this time with a fresh look and more space for shoppers. The store was heavily damaged when floodwaters filled the building during the storm,...

Asheville Chef, Katie Button, owner of Asheville’s popular, award-winning restaurant Curate, is competing on the new CBS show “America’s Culinary Cup.” ACC airs Wednesdays at 9:30pm on WSPA and features high caliber chefs going head-to-head to win a 1-million-dollar prize. Katie is celebrating her 15th anniversary of...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — Shamrock Irons has opened on College Street in Asheville, replacing a former Irish pub with a fully renovated, family-friendly space. The new establishment features a dedicated stage for live music and a menu focused on traditional Irish fare. Owner Joanne Carroll moved from California in...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A house fire is burning in Leicester, prompting a response from law enforcement Friday, March 13. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said a home exploded off Gibbs Road around 4:45 a.m. Deputies reported the residents made it out safely. Angela Hensley, who lives...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Residents in Swannanoa have expressed frustration after receiving a postcard from the United States Postal Service asking for public comments on relocating the town’s post office — without identifying where the new facility might be located. The former Swannanoa Post Office at 2311...

A Carter County man wanted in connection with a home invasion investigation in North Carolina is now facing multiple drug and weapons charges after authorities executed search warrants at his […]

Two kids with measles sat for hours in open areas of Mission Hospital’s emergency department in Asheville before anyone put them in isolation, a delay that exposed dozens of patients and staff and landed the hospital in serious trouble with federal regulators. Inspectors issued a rare “immediate jeopardy” finding, a...