Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Report cites missed warnings on fatal domestic violence cases

A review of fatal domestic violence cases in Buncombe County is prompting calls for laws limiting violent offenders’ access to guns and other reforms.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Person of interest sought in Nebo armed robbery

MARION, N.C. (828newsNOW) — McDowell County authorities are searching for the person who robbed […]

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Monitors pressured to hold Mission accountable

The community wants answers about HCA Healthcare’s running of Mission Health

Local
1 year ago
County’s new General Services Complex built with an eye to future

The new Buncombe County General Services Complex is expected to be operating by January.

Sports
1 year ago
‘Wise Guy’ Metcalf earns a statewide media honor

Charlie Metcalf of WISE Sports Radio has added a Media Person of the Year award to go with his football championship ring.

Business
1 year ago
Birthday block party planning kicks into Second Gear

Second Gear is gearing up for a 20th birthday celebration from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 15, in Asheville’s River Arts District.

Sports
1 year ago
Scheffler enters U.S. Open with a target on his back

Having won five of his last eight tournaments, there’s no doubt Scottie Scheffler is the best in golf heading into the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C.

Local
1 year ago
Chess in the park: Asheville police throw down the gauntlet

People of all skill levels are welcome to play Asheville police in chess at Pritchard Park

Madison County Arts Council executive director Brandon Johnson plays a version of "Nancy Rowland" by the late Madison County fiddler Tommy Hunter. Johnson builds and repairs violins in his spare time.
Local
1 year ago
VIDEO: Saving forests and old time music on Bluff Mountain

Bluff Mountain Music Festival started as a protest against deforestation and still is going strong 27 years later.

Local
1 year ago
Re-learn joy of reading at a Whaleastic Grown-Up Book Fair

The Whale is partnering with The POP Project to host the riff on the classic elementary school book sales on Saturday, June 15.