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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Communities across Western North Carolina are holding events Tuesday to honor military veterans. The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at its campus on Tunnel Road. The formal observance is free and open...

It’s a golden, crisp fall Saturday at the Veteran’s Healing Farm in Mills River, and the sprawling ranch house in the country is alive with activity. Three white-coated acupuncturists sit in the living room chatting, waiting for veterans who need their services. At a pottery class in the building’s sunroom, half a...

A pre-K teacher at Flat Rock Elementary School has been charged with assaulting two students in an incident that has prompted an ongoing investigation by the Surry County Sheriff’s Office. Anesia Gaye Bridges, 55, of Virginia, faces two counts of assault on a child under 12, according to the sheriff’s office. She...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Gusty winds and cold air sweeping through Western North Carolina have caused multiple power outages and scattered snow showers across the region. While Asheville saw only a light dusting, Yancey County reported about 3 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service in...

A giant PGA Tour logo made of an estimated 21,000 tees is on the wall inside the PGA Tour Studios building in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on March 14, 2025. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union] The PGA Tour added a third North Carolina stop to the calendar on Monday, announcing the debut of The Biltmore Championship...

UNC Asheville and The Verge off-campus apartments made changes to their parking policies, including charging for visitor parking. The university is the last of 17 UNC system schools to impose a fee for visitors parking on campus, and the $3 daily charge is less expensive than other schools, according to Trevor...

Explore the history of the American military through rare artifacts and artfully curated exhibits at the Veterans Museum of the Carolinas in Brevard, including WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, War on Terror and Sea Service. The museum is also home to numerous rotating special exhibits on chosen themes, ensuring a new...

I’m writing as a local resident of 35 years and downtown worker who, like many others, contributes daily to the heart of Asheville’s economy and community. We take pride in creating the welcoming, vibrant experience that keeps visitors returning to our beautiful city. However, many of us are struggling with the...

Don’t rush out to the bus stop just yet. Overnight rain, sleet and snow, combined with bitter cold, have created hazardous driving conditions this morning. Below is a list of school closings and delays in the Asheville area:. Asheville City Schools: No buses on icy road. Enka School District:...

Asheville's Mission Hospital has faced federally imposed Immediate Jeopardy three times in recent years. Some critics seek NC intervention.