Asheville NC

More than 40 food trucks and artisan vendors are at Opry Mills Mall this weekend as Foodees Fest kicks off its three-day run in Nashville. The festival started Friday and continues through Sunday at 433 Opry Mills Drive, mixing street food, crafts and small-business shopping into one free, family-friendly event.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — More than 7,000 Buncombe County voters cast ballots Thursday on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3 general election. A total of 7,049 people voted at the county’s 13 early voting locations Oct. 15, according to the Buncombe County Board of Elections’ daily turnout report. That’s 3.2% of the county’s registered voters.

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Another series of nationwide "No Kings" opposing the current administration and encouraging people to vote are scheduled in western North Carolina. In previous "No Kings" demonstrations, Weaverville residents joined participates in Asheville. But this time Weaverville has its own event, giving demonstrators another place to...

ASHEVILLE – A group of healthcare advocates rolled into Asheville Oct. 15 to protest rising medical costs and inaction by Congress and the North Carolina General Assembly by amplifying one simple message — they're "sick of it." “I'll tell you what killed him — bad public policy,” Leslie Boyd told a crowd gathered in Pack Square Park. Boyd was talking about her son, who died after being unable to obtain the medical care he needed for a birth defect. His death, she argued, was preventable, and his

North Carolina Democrat congressional candidate Jamie Ager’s family business hosted a 2019 fantasy festival promoted to families and children that featured the Beer City Sisters, a group that described itself as “21st Century nuns” and has hosted recurring “Drag Comedy Show” events. Ager, the Democrat...

HENDERSONVILLE – A chilly morning warmed into a hot, sunny day Oct. 15 at the Henderson County Board of Elections as early voting got underway in the 2026 midterm elections. City Council candidates and party officials greeted voters at booths outside, handing out stickers, buttons and pamphlets. City Council candidate Brett Werner arrived before 7 a.m. to set up and saw dozens of people lined up at the door by 8. “It’s been steady, nonstop,” he told the Times-News around 11 a.m. “I’m glad to see

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A local nonprofit is aiming to help aspiring artists turn their passion into a career. Burnsville artist Melanie Risch says she took the leap this year to become a full-time artist. "I’m maybe more comfortable with the struggle than the average person," Risch said.

Asheville VeganFest will bring plant-based food, shopping and family activities to Pack Square Park on Sunday, October 25th, from noon to 5 p.m. VegFest Expos is presenting the downtown event, which will take place rain or shine. Admission is free, with a suggested $10 donation to support the festival. Donations...

Black Mountain songwriter Jason Piquette will join seven other finalists at The Grey Eagle in Asheville on Sunday, October 25th, for the 25th annual NewSong Music Competition. Citizen Vinyl presents the competition, which brings the performers together to compete for its grand prize. Piquette performs indie folk, with songs including...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The 45th annual Parade of Homes begins this weekend, giving spectators a chance to see the latest homebuilding trends. The free, self-guided tour features new and renovated homes in the Asheville area, along with entire communities and upcoming projects. Terra Futura Regenerative Neighborhood in West...