Asheville NC

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville City Council approved five contracts Tuesday, July 29, aimed at strengthening the city’s aging water infrastructure, a major step in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s widespread damage. The $66 million package marks the official transition away from the U.S. Army Corps of...

In an era of big-box supermarkets and online grocery delivery, a growing number of Western North Carolina residents are turning to a traditional source for their meat: the local butcher shop. Foothills Butcher Shop, located in downtown Black Mountain, specializes in whole-animal butchery and locally sourced meats....

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Police are investigating a report of child sexual assault involving a former employee at the Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County. According to the Hendersonville Police Department, a 9-year-old child reported being sexually assaulted by a male employee. The report was made...

One warrant alleges to contain a snippet of an emailed jail conversation between the son and his father in which the defendant allegedly asks: "do you still at least have the photo of her free." The post Man held woman captive for months, took her around in a trash can, and took her to eat at Applebee's with his...

MARION, N.C. (WBTV) - It’s an amazing story of survival, faith and helping out neighbors in need. Less than a year ago, Hurricane Helene ravaged many parts of Western North Carolina. Sadly, many people were trapped in the floodwaters and didn’t survive. That nearly happened to an elderly...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Chris Hellier was excited to list her 1500-square-foot Fairview condo with sunset views in June, confident it would sell quickly at $425,000. “Everyone who comes in and looks at it, real estate agents, neighbors, say, 'This is so beautiful. This is going to sell.' And, it hasn’t,” said Hellier.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A man wanted on multiple charges has been located and taken into custody after being found on a hiking trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Buncombe County, authorities said. Nicholas D.J. Ivers was spotted around 6 p.m. Wednesday by a passerby who then alerted...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Explore Asheville and The Radical hotel are teaming up for an event geared toward the continued revitalization of the River Arts District. The 2025 Summer Social will be held from 3–6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4 at The Radical, 95 Roberts St. The Explore Asheville...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Intercity bus service is returning to downtown Asheville nearly a year after it was suspended in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, state transportation officials announced. Beginning Aug. 1, Greyhound will operate pickup and drop-off services on Ashland Avenue, outside the Asheville...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville leaders are looking to boost foot traffic, support local businesses and collaborate among shops and breweries. Some city leaders want to try out an alcohol friendly social district. This means alcoholic beverage drinkers can freely walk to and from participating breweries, bars and...