McDowell County is officially home to its very own book festival. The first ever McDowell Literary Festival will be held on April 25 in Marion, Old Fort and Little Switzerland, just in time for Independent Bookstore Day.

As the University of North Carolina Asheville continues to eye development of their Millennial Campus, woodland acreage surrounding the college, a structured public engagement system for community feedback has been announced.

Officials say detainee accessed firearm inside police vehicle before firing one round

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot wound during standoff

Event featuring doghouses built by students is part of WNC Build and Remodel Expo at the WNC Agricultural Center’s Davis Event Center.

Bill Hart, who has served as Interim Water Resources Director since David Melton left the post in August 2025, has been officially named Water Resources Director for Asheville’s Water Resources Department.

20-year-old William Wyatt Adair killed early Monday; suspect critically injured after shooting himself, police say

Right lane shut down at New Stock Road exit