10 easy ways to keep your Asheville home warm this winter
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As mountain temperatures dip below freezing, keeping homes warm without driving up the energy bill becomes a local art form. Whether you live in a century-old bungalow in Montford or a mountain cabin outside Weaverville, these simple tips and hacks can help you stay toasty all winter...
Asheville honors first commercial recordings of mountain music 100 years later
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A massive moment in Appalachian history is being celebrated 100 years later. The celebration is part of the centennial observance of the Historic Asheville Sessions. The event is a chance for the community to commemorate the first commercial recordings of traditional Appalachian music. The...
Local hardware store provides tips on preparing homes for freezing temperatures
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Preparing homes and pipes for freezing temperatures can be stressful, so a local hardware store has some important tips and preparation measures that can be taken right now. "I'm getting ahead of the ball game by getting some propane tanks. That's what I use as a...
Local Artists Recognized at Brevard College Sidewalk Art Festival
On October 25, 2025, Brevard College held its fourth annual Sidewalk Art Festival at Robbins Plaza. The event included students, alumni, and local high school artists. More than 30 participants used chalk to create artwork on campus sidewalks. They competed for over $1,000 in cash prizes. The Brevard College Fine...
Overnight closures on I-26 in Buncombe County for bridge removal begin again
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Overnight closures are returning to Interstate 26 in Buncombe County this week as crews continue to remove the old Blue Ridge Parkway bridge over the interstate. According to a news release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, closures will begin Sunday, Nov. 9, at...
Rebuilding Together: Harper General Contractor’s Commitment to Western North Carolina
Reflecting on the past year, we are reminded of the importance of building up our communities. When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina in September of 2024, many of our projects and clients were immediately impacted. In the Town of Burnsville, the hurricane caused a significant infrastructure failure,...
Man injured in shooting at Asheville apartment complex
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Asheville Police Department said that one person is injured following a shooting Sunday night. Officers are on scene at Pisgah View Apartments following reports of a gunshot wound victim. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from a wound to his chest. Officials said the...
New self-service kiosk at Hendersonville hospital connects veterans to vital resources
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Hendersonville hospital and an Asheville-based nonprofit organization have partnered to introduce a new service to help veterans and their families. AdventHealth Hendersonville announced Friday that its main campus now has a "first-of-its-kind self-service kiosk" that aims to "directly...
Simple, short-term solutions to Asheville’s Black population decline are difficult to find, implement
Sign up for free email updates from The Watchdog. You’ll be notified whenever we publish our latest award-winning investigative reporting, John Boyle’s Answer Man and Opinion columns, Tom Fiedler’s Democracy Watch, and more!. The last of four parts. The steady dwindling of Asheville’s Black population shows no...
Cold weather shelters open as temperatures drop
(WSPA) – With temperatures expected to dip to near or below freezing this week, cold weather shelters are opening their doors. Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing on Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the 40’s across the Upstate. Lower temperatures and a chance of snow are projected for the mountains and...
