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Local
1 year ago
Wildfire updates: Much-needed rain in forecast

Rain and increased humidity and cloud cover could help firefighters strengthen containment lines.

Local
1 year ago
Strangeville: What happened to Asheville’s Fortune 500 company?

American Enka employed around 3,000 Buncombe County residents for 55 years. Its beloved clock tower remains a fixture of the community.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
West Asheville brush fire adds to smoke in area

Wildfires across Western North Carolina are significantly impacting air quality in the region

Music
1 year ago
Tombstone Tales: First woman to record country music met a president

The first recorded female country musicianSamantha Bumgarner sung and played banjo in front of President Roosevelt and King George VI at the White House. She is credited as the first female country artist to be recorded.

Local
1 year ago
Wildfire updates: Crews make progress on containment

The North Carolina Wildfire Map isn’t as red as it once was.

Local
1 year ago
Freedom Farm Fire in Leicester contained

The Freedom Farm Fire has been contained, officials said Friday.

Local
1 year ago
Fires reported in Fairview, Madison County

Even as firefighters battle to get blazes under control in Western North Carolina, new fires are popping up

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Wildfire updates: Containment improves, poor air quality persists

Wildfires continue to affect Western North Carolina, prompting evacuations and air quality alerts in several counties

Local
1 year ago
Stay out of the smoke — ideas for indoor fun this weekend

With gusty winds and smoky skies likely this weekend, you may consider staying indoors.

Local
1 year ago
Weaverville residents worried after spotting smoke

Smoke in Weaverville is reportedly from a fire at the Buncombe County landfill.

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