Community
3 days ago
Help Hendersonville: Two donation drives open for toys, food, essentials

The first drive will support local families with food and personal care items, while the second will collect toys and necessities for foster children. Both drives will be open for donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Friday, Dec. 5 at Hendersonville City Hall, 160 6th Avenue East.

Community
3 days ago
Free Thanksgiving meals in the WNC area

Thanksgiving is almost here. For community members who are looking to share a hot meal this Turkey Day, we have compiled a list of free Thanksgiving dinners from all over the Asheville area.

Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Buncombe County emergency alert system down, 911 not affected

The disruption is part of a nationwide CodeRED system outage, county says

Izaiah Quinn Smith-Sheridan, left, and Cory Robert Mitchell Garrison
Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Two people arrested in fatal Asheville shooting

44-year-old Jonathan Torres found dead on Oak Terrace Road Friday

U.S. Border Patrol Commander at large Gregory Bovino takes a phone call, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
Local
3 days ago
Council member pushes resolution limiting ICE access in Asheville

Community leaders urge calm, documentation and verified information

Local
3 days ago
Fire risk high again today in Western North Carolina

Low humidity, dry brush and winds up to 25 mph could cause fires to spread quickly

Music
4 days ago
Music venue White Horse announces free “Student Nights” for local college kids

White Horse Black Mountain, a local music nonprofit in Black Mountain, N.C., has announced that performances which fall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will be “Student Nights,” with admission free-of-charge for local college kids with a school ID.

Business
4 days ago
Asheville staff begin review of Enka/Candler Costco project

City planners highlight design, parking and traffic issues at early review

Entertainment
4 days ago
‘The Running Man’ has a charley horse of a third act – 828reviewsNOW

Following “The Long Walk” in September, “The Running Man” is the second film adaptation this year of a Stephen King novel about dystopian, gamified exercise. Like its downer cousin, I wouldn’t race to see it. Read more in our 828reviewsNOW look at Edgar Wright’s new movie.

West Buncombe Fire Department
Crime & Safety
4 days ago
West Buncombe fire crews respond to gas leak

Crews on scene at Mount Carmel and Viewpoint Lane