Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Suspect from last week’s armed robbery apprehended in Charlotte

Keithan Deshun Whitmire, 42, was booked into the Mecklenburg County Detention Facility on April 2nd.

news
6 months ago
Top 5 reasons Western North Carolinians are going solar

As energy costs rise and natural disasters like Helene cause damage and power outages, Western North Carolina homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits are turning to solar energy

A firefighter watches a helicopter as he works a backburn to control the Black Cove Fire Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Saluda, N.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce)
Local
6 months ago
Black Cove, Table Rock fires almost contained

Two of the largest fire complexes in the Western North Carolina area are nearing containment

Local
6 months ago
Help shape future of Malvern Hills Park Pool: Community survey open

A rebuild of the Malvern Hills Park Pool is in the planning phase

Business
6 months ago
Blossman Gas and Appliance: Providing propane solutions across 16 states

Blossman Gas & Appliance has served as a one-stop shop for propane needs since its founding in 1951.

Lifestyle
6 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: April 4-6

Make your weekend special with one of these events happening in Western North Carolina.

On The Town
6 months ago
Hendersonville honors emerging artists with Betty Taylor award exhibit

Hannah Gambino and Dalleen Jackson-McClasky were the 2024 awardees of the annual arts grant. Their artwork will be exhibited from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 5 at Art Mob, 124 4th Avenue East, Hendersonville.

Crime & Safety
6 months ago
Digital trail leads to arrest in child exploitation case

Kevin Michael Davidson has been charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Firehouse Subs grants $35,000 equipment grant to Weaverville Fire Department

The Weaverville Fire Department has received a $35,145 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for the purchase of a new Zodiac rescue boat, a motor, a trailer and accessories.

FILE - The Black Cove Fire burns, March 26, 2025, in Saluda, N.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce, File)
Local
6 months ago
Wildfire updates: Containment increases with rainfall

Cooler temperatures and recent rainfall have helped crews get a better handle on wildfires burning across WNC