Local
7 months ago
Controlled burn planned for Big Island on Lake James

The N.C. Forest Service plans a 63-acre prescribed burn on Lake James’ Big Island in McDowell County on Wednesday

Local
7 months ago
Arden man charged in fentanyl trafficking investigation

A months-long joint investigation into a large-scale drug trafficking organization has led to the arrest of an Arden man on multiple drug-related charges

Local
7 months ago
Mardi Gras Parade returns to Asheville on March 2

Asheville, NC (828newsNOW) – The vibrant Mardi Gras Parade will return to downtown Asheville […]

On The Town
7 months ago
Flannel Fest hammers home the end of winter at AMB Mills River

Flannel Fest 2025 will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at Appalachian Mountain Brewery – Mills River, 46 North Mills River Road.

Local
7 months ago
Burnt Mountain Trail to be closed for about 2 months

Burnt Mountain Trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest will be closed to all visitors while improvements are made to the entire trail

Local
7 months ago
Concert to Save the Woods unites 13 bands for Five Points forest conservation

Local activist group Save the Woods has organized a concert in their latest effort to raise awareness about potential forest development in north Asheville.

tourists mccormick field
Local
7 months ago
Tourists hiring event set as home opener looms

The Tourists’ home opener is set for April 8

Basketball players leap during the tip-off of the Southern Conference basketball tournament game March 11, 2024, in Asheville.
Sports
7 months ago
March Madness in Asheville to support local charity

The Ingles Southern Conference Tournament returns to Asheville to kick off the NCAA Division 1 basketball title pursuit. This year, the championship supports the Always Asheville Fund.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Gas leak: Avoid North Lexington Avenue says Asheville Fire Department

The Asheville Fire Department has issued a warning to avoid North Lexington Avenue as crews work at the scene of a gas leak.

Buncombe County Judicial Complex
Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Woman found guilty of Leicester barn burnings

Ashley Debra Neal, 30, has been found guilty by a jury on multiple counts related to a series of arsons in November 2021.