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Asheville gas prices hold steady while national average trends down
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Gas prices in Asheville have seen a marginal increase of less than a cent in the past week, while the national average has seen a more significant decrease of over 3 cents, as reported by GasBuddy. In a weekly report, gas prices per gallon rose...
Answer Woman: Where can you surrender a gun to be destroyed in Asheville?
ASHEVILLE - Today's burning question is about gun surrender and where in Asheville you can safely dispose of your firearms. Email Executive Editor Karen Chávez at KChavez@citizentimes.com and your question could appear in an upcoming column. Question: I’m moving and don’t want to take two old rifles with me....
Visit Marquee Asheville for Bold, Unique Vendors
Located in the heart of the River Arts District, Marquee Asheville is a 50,000-square-foot design-centric market featuring an array of eclectic vendors. “Marquee is a special place with huge talent from around the region,” says owner Robert Nicholas. “It’s a curated marketplace where you’ll find a bold array of art, antiques, apparel and décor for the home and garden.”
WNC high school girls soccer power rankings: Seven teams remain after two playoff rounds
The first two rounds of the NCHSAA playoffs have come and gone. Only seven of this week's top 10 teams are still alive in the postseason, including Owen, which makes a big jump into this week's rankings. Here are this week's power rankings, following the first two rounds of playoffs for WNC girls soccer. ...
Woodfin's Whitewater Wave likely to be completed in 2024 as only wave in WNC
ASHEVILLE - Western North Carolina paddlers may soon have their own "play wave," within easy access for canoeists, kayakers and playboaters, as Woodfin town officials say they expect to break ground on the multi-million-dollar Whitewater Wave project soon, establishing the first and only artificial whitewater wave on the French Broad River. Since passing a $4.5 million bond referendum in 2016, Woodfin has been working toward the installation of a recreational, artificial whitewater wave that is part of...
Asheville Food Bites: Latest restaurant, bar, brewery openings, more events
ASHEVILLE - Spring restaurant, bar and brewery openings; chefs' tasting event celebrating local harvests; a three-day family-friendly festival with carnival rides and concerts; a cash prize for winning best Southern maker. New food, beverage destinations. The spring has brought many new restaurants, bars and breweries to the city with more...
Charters of Freedom: Founding documents of America display dedicated in Canton
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — A display of America’s founding documents was dedicated in Canton Monday afternoon. Cannon fire celebrated the installation of the Charters of Freedom which include replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. They're placed outside the Canton Area Historical...
Man charged in Amboy Road convenience store robbery
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A 20-year-old man has been arrested in an armed robbery at a convenience store in the 200 block of Amboy Road earlier this month. Logan Lee Booth was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and taken into custody on Friday, May 17, Asheville police said.
SUNDAY WEATHER: Chance of more thunderstorms on tap
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — More wet weather could be on tap for the Asheville area on Sunday, with isolated or scattered showers and a possibility of thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the National Weather Service predicted. It has become a familiar pattern in recent weeks for much of Western North...
The Gallery at Flat Rock to have new owners effective June 1
The Gallery at Flat Rock will have new owners, effective June 1, according to a May 18 news release. Opened in 2015 by Suzanne Camarata, the gallery will now be owned by Julie and Phil Wilmot. The Wilmots also own the Art on 7th gallery in Hendersonville. Camarata told the...
Man charged in armed robbery of West Asheville convenience store
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Police say a man accused of robbing a West Asheville convenience store at gunpoint earlier this month has been identified and arrested. Logan Lee Booth, 20, was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and taken into custody on May 17, according to Asheville police.
Black Mountain man pleads guilty in rape case
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) A Black Mountain man pleaded guilty to second-degree forcible rape Monday and was sentenced to spend at least four years in prison. New technology corroborated the survivor’s story, providing a genetic match to David Brandon Wilson, 33. On June 30, 2018, Buncombe County Sheriff’s deputies were...
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