It's about to get hot in Western North Carolina. Here's the difference between a heat dome and heat wave, and just when a ...

Cameron Scott McCullough received a minimum 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child.

Independence Day is a federal holiday celebrated annually on the Fourth of July. In 2026, July 4 falls on a Saturday, so the federal observance will be on Friday, July 3. Most major retailers will be ...

On June 27, 2026, lane closures and road work associated with Tropical Storm Helene was still taking place in the Hickory Nut ...

Mountain Heritage has won the last three Western Highlands Conference championships. Hendersonville and Mitchell are considered top contenders to challenge Mountain Heritage for the 2026 title. The ...

Vote for the Ingles WNC preseason offensive lineman of the year for 2026, featuring athletes from Asheville High, Mitchell, ...

A federal ban on most intoxicating hemp-derived products is scheduled to take effect in November 2026. The new law redefines hemp, closing a loophole from the 2018 Farm Bill that allowed for a legal ...

June's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will reach its peak over Western North Carolina on June 29. The name Strawberry Moon comes from the ripening of strawberries that often occurs in June.

The popular gas station chain Buc-ee's is expanding with several new locations planned across the country. Opening dates for new stores have shifted, with some being moved forward and others pushed ...

The DOH seized over $182 million in cash, luxury vehicles, jewelry, other assets during a takedown that spanned the US, ...

Stormy weather and high heat are expected in Western North Carolina for the week of July 4th. A heat dome will cause temperatures to reach the mid-90s, with the hottest day predicted to be July 2.

How much did a home near you sell for? See recent property transfers in Buncombe County and the city of Asheville.