×
Weather forecast map for western North Carolina showing temperatures, showers, and weather icons; NWS Greenville-Spartanburg issued.
Local
4 days ago
Asheville weather: Heavy rain raises flash flood threat across WNC

The National Weather Service says saturated ground means it won’t take much additional rainfall to produce flash flooding in Asheville area

City of Asheville Hilliard Avenue
Local
4 days ago
Asheville wins $585,000 grant to study Hilliard Avenue improvements

Study will examine a western extension tied to the I-26 Connector, along with pedestrian, bicycle, transit and stormwater upgrades

One of the I-26 Connector project's key areas of activity remains the Haywood Road bridge over I-26 and Interstate 240.
Local
5 days ago
I-26 Connector update: Haywood Road bridge work nears

NCDOT says overnight lane closures, shifting traffic patterns and roadway construction will continue as crews prepare for one of the project’s biggest milestones

Weather forecast map for Greenville-Spartanburg area showing temperatures, precipitation and storm icons across counties (Asheville, Shelby, Charlotte).
Local
1 week ago
Rain, storms headed to Asheville, but drought persists across WNC

Several days of showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast, but officials say more steady rainfall is needed to ease ongoing drought conditions across mountains

Three men stand around a wooden toolbox, inspecting power tools laid out on a display in a showroom or workshop.
Metal Roofing & Siding Expert
1 week ago
What to ask before choosing metal roofing or siding in Asheville and Western North Carolina

Best Buy Metals explains how homeowners and contractors can make stronger roofing and siding decisions by starting with the right project questions.

Bright sky with scattered white clouds and sunlight peeking through, above a dark treeline at the bottom of the frame.
Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Asheville weather: Scattered thunderstorms expected through Sunday

The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are a likely bet into this weekend, with high temperatures hovering around 90 degrees.

A section of Green River Cove Road in Polk County remains heavily damaged following Tropical Storm Helene, with washouts and slope failures visible along the roadway as crews begin long-term reconstruction efforts.
Local
2 weeks ago
Permanent repairs begin on Helene-damaged Green River Cove Road in Polk County

NCDOT begins $23.2 million reconstruction project following catastrophic storm damage; full completion expected in 2029

Floating on the French Broad
Local
2 weeks ago
Asheville heat alert: Where to cool off this Fourth of July weekend

From Sliding Rock and the French Broad River to Asheville Mall and movie theaters, here’s where to escape dangerous heat across Western North Carolina

Overturned fire-truck on its side in a parking lot near a Wells Fargo, with firefighters and a police officer nearby.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Overturned vehicle causes traffic problems on Patton Avenue in Asheville

Police and emergency crews are responding to a crash that has partially blocked the Louisiana Avenue intersection

National Weather Service graphic: headline announces a few severe thunderstorms possible this evening with a map and bullet points about risks.
Local
2 weeks ago
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for parts of WNC as dangerous heat builds

National Weather Service warns of damaging winds, large hail and temperatures nearing 100 degrees through the Fourth of July weekend