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Authorities closed Yates Avenue at the intersection of Craven Hill Circle on Wednesday afternoon after a propane truck overturned, prompting temporary evacuations in the area.

4 weeks ago

Propane truck overturns in Ridgecrest, prompts evacuations

No injuries reported; roads closed as crews secure scene

A truck crash Wednesday morning closed a stretch of U.S. 64 between Highlands and Cashiers, with the roadway expected to remain shut for up to two days.

4 weeks ago

Truck crash closes U.S. 64 near Highlands

Recovery and possible repairs could keep highway shut for up to two days

4 weeks ago

Ice forces trail closures at DuPont State Forest

N.C. Forest Service says some roads and wider trails remain open

North Carolina regulators have released a statewide schedule of public hearings as they review Duke Energy’s request to raise electricity rates for customers across the state beginning in 2027.

4 weeks ago

Duke Energy seeks double-digit rate increases

NC regulators set public hearings on proposed increases that could raise Asheville area residential electricity bills by up to 18%

Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina

4 weeks ago

TIP of WNC is recruiting crisis-response volunteers

Program provides emotional support at scenes of sudden death and trauma in Buncombe and Henderson counties

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says Jerron Parker, 34, was last seen near a Cracker Barrel restaurant

4 weeks ago

MISSING: Search underway for man last seen in West Asheville

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office says Jerron Parker, 34, was last seen near a Cracker Barrel restaurant in October

4 weeks ago

Free job training program available to Asheville youths

Hood Huggers Foundation program serves young people facing education and employment barriers

The view from Mount Mitchell looking northeast from the summit at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

4 weeks ago

Snow increasingly likely in Asheville area this weekend

Forecasters warn of bitter cold, possible significant accumulations and hazardous travel across WNC

4 weeks ago

Icy roads prompt delays, closures for Western North Carolina Schools

Buncombe County’s Reynolds and Roberson districts and Asheville City Schools on two-hour delay Wednesday

4 weeks ago

Two years later, no answers in Gabriel Crow’s disappearance

Authorities say no new leads have emerged since multi-agency search near Asheville

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Missing Swannanoa woman found safe

Ann Roberts, 74, reported missing Tuesday morning; multiple potential sightings reported in Asheville area

4 weeks ago

Asheville City returns to U.S. Open Cup, facing Greenville Triumph

Blues seek first-round victory in rematch of last year’s dramatic penalty showdown

4 weeks ago

$15.5M allocated to support Asheville businesses hit by Helene

Mountain BizWorks, ArtsAVL, Eagle Market Streets and Venture Asheville to lead grant programs

4 weeks ago

Asheville moves forward on Helene recovery projects

City Council approves funding requests, grants and support for storm-affected businesses

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Public Mountain Trout Water Program stocks around 1 million trout annually.

4 weeks ago

Setzer Hatchery in Brevard emptied for $50M renovation

Transfers to other hatcheries and private purchases aim to maintain fishing opportunities during multi-year renovation

4 weeks ago

Icy conditions persist in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Officials urge caution as road assessments continue across higher elevations

4 weeks ago

Dangerous cold lingers across Asheville area

Weather service warns of dangerous wind chills, icy roads and prolonged cold through the week

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