×
Traffic moves through the newly opened four-lane westbound section of Interstate 26 near the Brevard Road exit on Friday, marking a major milestone in the N.C. Department of Transportation's I-26 widening project.
Local
3 months ago
Major milestone: I-26 West now open in final 4-lane configuration

NCDOT says all westbound lanes are now open from U.S. 64 to Brevard Road, but construction and overnight lane closures will continue through the end of the year

Brick school building with Buncombe County Schools sign and circular logo against a clear blue sky
Education
3 months ago
Buncombe County Social Work launches school supply drive for students in foster care

Buncombe County Social Work has launched a school supplies donation drive for Western North Carolina students in the foster care system, including over 300 kids in Buncombe County. The drive will run through the end of the month.

Traffic moves through the I-26 Connector construction zone in Asheville as crews continue preparing the corridor for upcoming bridge work, utility relocations and other major improvements.
Local
3 months ago
I-26 Connector: NCDOT prepares for Westgate ramp closure, Haywood Road bridge work

The long-term project aims to separate interstate traffic from local roads while improving safety and congestion along the Asheville corridor

Red fire trucks and emergency vehicles line a city street on a sunny day with green trees and traffic lights overhead
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Crash on New Leicester Highway backs up traffic

The crash happened around 11 a.m. near Old County Home Road

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation agents process the scene of an officer-involved shooting on North French Broad Avenue in downtown Asheville early Wednesday.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
SBI identifies man killed by Asheville police after downtown shooting

Arturo Castillo Palomar of Saluda was fatally shot by officers after police responded to reports of gunfire in a parking lot outside Shakeys

Black Mountain Police Chief Steve Parker says his headquarters is cramped and obsolete, but Mayor C. Michael Sobol isn't convinced it needs to be replaced.
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Black Mountain Police Department named North Carolina’s 2026 Law Enforcement Agency of the Year

The statewide award recognizes the department’s innovative programs, professionalism and efforts to build community trust

Smartphone displaying a news app with a headline about property taxes on a wooden table surface
Local
3 months ago
New 828newsNOW app launches with updated design, bookmarking, search, weather

The redesigned mobile app makes it easier to follow Asheville and Western North Carolina news with saved stories, improved search, weather and breaking news alerts.

Low-angle view of a brick building with a large digital marquee showing the word 'WORLD' and glass panels against a blue sky with trees nearby.
Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Wortham Center announces 2026-27 performing arts season in Asheville

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced all the dance, theater and stand-up comedy coming to the downtown performance venue in the 2026-27 season.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Asheville health officials advise Candler animal rescue visitors to seek rabies evaluation

Local health officials have advised anyone who has visited Alleyoop Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, an Asheville-area animal rescue, within the past six months to seek a rabies risk assessment.

Sunset Thursday near Alexander.
Local
3 months ago
That cool break was short-lived: Asheville’s heat returns this week

Asheville will see highs near 90 degrees, with afternoon thunderstorms possible Friday through Sunday

1 … 53 54 55 56 57 … 546