Asheville NC

On the eve of his Western North Carolina visit, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has signed off on more than $26 million in hazard mitigation funding that could finally get long delayed home buyouts moving in Polk, Yancey and Henderson counties, Sen. Ted Budd announced today. The money...

Dream Home Studio, together with Northside Design Collective, has designed this absolutely stunning mountain home in a gated golf course community between Asheville and Hendersonville in Western North Carolina. The South Florida-based owners were looking for specific qualities for their vacation and eventual retirement home. It needed to be in...

Most people pass through North Carolina without discovering some of its most memorable restaurants. Many of the best spots are easy to miss, tucked away in quiet neighborhoods or unassuming buildings. Locals know where to find them, and that local knowledge makes all the difference. These are places built on...

On a chilly spring morning in downtown Spruce Pine, North Carolina, a town of around 2,400 in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a double line of tents stood parallel to the railroad tracks, filled with people working at forges and anvils. The air reverberated with the hiss of gas forges and the rhythmic clanging of hammers striking metal. This was the 2025 Fire on the Mountain festival...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville police said officers issued nine citations during a crackdown on vehicle noise and reckless driving in the downtown area April 4, 2026. Police said the effort was in response to community complaints about speeding, suspected street racing and loud mufflers. “Our community has been...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck by an SUV in South Asheville and died the next day, police confirmed. Around 8:41 p.m. on Friday, April 3, officers with the Asheville Police Department responded to Airport Road to investigate a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that a 2024 Kia Sportage was traveling eastbound when it...

Buncombe County’s logistics scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings for folks who like to keep things moving — from warehouse floors to delivery routes and operations desks.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Molly Cook, the chocolatier behind Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates, a chocolate company she owns and operates with her husband, John Cook, is preparing a big step for her local business. “We are building our shop in South Asheville there on Hendersonville Road across from...

Join us for the 24th Annual Robert G. Parrish Memorial Golf Tournament on May 22 at Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club!. This special event honors Robert G. Parrish, Sr., Fletcher’s first Mayor and a strong advocate for parks and recreation in our community. All funds raised will go...

Looking for something useful around town? A few neighbors in Candler are offering free items that could come in handy for your home or garden. A Spacro bucket seat that’s seen some wear but still usable if you’re up for a small project. The fabric was removed after being torn, and there’s a small missing piece near the shoulder area. Could be great for...