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$1M grant aims to help break cycle of addiction, repeat offenses in Buncombe County

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Buncombe County received a $ 1 million grant for programs that help people break the cycle of addiction and repeat offenses. "All in favor say Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries," Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Chair Amanda Edwards said in the county commissioners meeting.

Buncombe County, NC · 2d

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Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — Buncombe County commissioners approved nearly $600,000 in additional funding to support five conservation easement projects aimed at preserving farmland and protecting open space across the county. The presentation was made at the Nov. 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. The total funds approved totaled...

Buncombe County, NC · 2d

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828 Scoreboard: Week 12 of high school football

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The regular season is in the books, and Western North Carolina high school football teams turned their attention to the playoffs Friday night, Nov. 6. After 11 weeks of football, the stakes were higher as area teams began their postseason runs, hoping to keep their seasons alive and move one step closer to a state championship.

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Coldest Mornings of the Season Bring Widespread Frost and Freeze to Asheville, Greenville, and Waynesville Next Weekend With Mountain Lows Near 26

NORTH CAROLINA — Next Saturday and Sunday mornings could be the coldest of the season so far across western North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, northeast Georgia, and East Tennessee. A widespread frost and freeze is possible, even outside the mountains, with mountain lows dropping into the mid 20s. A few snowflakes could also fly in the higher elevations as November arrives with very November-like weather.

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Community invited to World War II veteran’s 100th birthday celebration

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — A World War II veteran who lives in Hendersonville is turning 100 years old this weekend. Simon Gurdal is turning 100 on Nov. 8, and a birthday celebration is scheduled to honor him. Blue Ridge Honor Flight made the announcement about Gurdal’s birthday, asking the community to join in the celebration.

Hendersonville, NC · 1d

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Pet Pals: Louie

(WLOS) — Meet Louie!. He is nine months old and very spunky! Louie loves to play with people, so he would do well in an active household. If you are interested in Mika, reach out to the Blue Ridge Humane Society.

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South of Asheville, a forest garden glows with a million lights each winter

Ten miles south of downtown Asheville, just off Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 393, the North Carolina Arboretum sits inside the Pisgah National Forest. The place covers 434 acres, with 65 of those acres planted and tended into gardens. The mountains surrounding it belong to one of the most plant-rich regions in North America.

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2 ARRESTED AFTER DOG CATS FOUND IN POOR CONDITION IN DANA SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS

A man and a woman are facing charges after a dog and several cats were found in poor condition in the Dana community, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office said Henderson County Animal Enforcement deputies investigated the case and found the animals on Nov. 1. HCSO adds that the dog was transported for emergency veterinary care.

Dana, NC · 1d

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46th Smoky Mountain Toy Run set to deliver Christmas cheer to the needy

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — The Smoky Mountain Toy Run, which is the oldest toy run in the state, is set to continue its annual Christmas tradition of bikers delivering toys to needy children during the holiday season. The 46th annual event will begin with riders gathering for free food...

Black Mountain, NC · 2d

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Southern Touch Christmas Craft Show Comes to Flat Rock November 14th

Southern Touch Craft Show will bring a one-day Christmas market for handmade goods to Flat Rock on Saturday, November 14th. Southern Touch Craft Shows LLC will host the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time at Blue Ridge Conference Hall on the Blue Ridge Community College campus. The...

Flat Rock, NC · 2d

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High School Round Up: November 5, 2026

Reynolds — (WLOS) BOYS SOCCER (Second round of state playoffs) (2) A.C. Reynolds 7, (15) Statesville 1 (F) (10) T.C. Roberson 1, (7) Asheville 0 (F) (2) South Point 5, (15) North Buncombe 1 (F) (3) Franklin 6, (14) Jay M. Robinson 0 (F) (5) Concord 2, (12) West...

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Smoky Mountain Toy Run rides again, funding gifts for kids this holiday season

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Some folks in western North Carolina are revving up for the holiday season. Saturday, Nov. 7, was the 46th annual Smoky Mountain Toy Run. It's the oldest toy run in North Carolina, and one of the oldest on the East Coast, according to Smoky Mountain Toy Run's website. The event brings together gearheads to raises money and toys for children in need amid Christmas time.

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Weaverville to hold Veterans Day ceremony

Weaverville and its Patriotic Committee will present a Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Community Center. The program will include a keynote address from Waynesville native Command Sergeant Major Benjamin Garner. Garner serves as North Carolina’s Senior Enlisted Leader where he represents The Adjutant General of North Carolina and advises on matters pertaining to policies and actions that affect enlisted soldiers. Garner’s prior active-duty service overseas includes service in Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Afghanistan, Iraq, and El Salvador.

Weaverville, NC · 1d

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Jackie Stepp sworn in as Asheville's police chief, sets priorities for department

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Jackie Stepp was sworn in as Asheville’s permanent police chief at City Hall Friday morning, taking the department’s top job after more than 21 years with the Asheville Police Department and nearly a year as interim chief. Stepp began her career with APD...

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Environmentalists say Lake Lure sewer project deadlines have no teeth

The Town of Lake Lure’s outdated wastewater treatment plant has been out of compliance with state rules on sewage pollution for decades. Built 100 years ago, before environmental regulations, it’s practically impossible to make the leaky system meet standards. Under a Department of Environmental Quality consent order since 2022, the town is working towards rebuilding the system. Partly due to the serious damage the lake suffered in Tropical Storm Helene, the town has fallen behind on the project and missed deadlines. A new proposed agreement would effectively extend some deadlines for necessary upgrades by nearly five years. But the environmental nonprofit MountainTrue, which advocates for better water quality in local river and streams, argues that the agreement should have more teeth and put pressure on the town to fix the problem sooner. The town’s sewage collection system includes 14 miles of cast iron pipes on the bottom of the lake that lake water continuously seeps into, according to a 2007 engineering report by Asheville firm McGill Associates. That’s not polluting the lake itself but the water entering the system through those leaks is overwhelming the plant and forcing it to release undertreated sewage with high levels of ammonia and suspended

Lake Lure, NC · 2d

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Holiday events and Christmas markets in Asheville and WNC: 2026 guide

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Holiday markets, theatrical performances, train rides and seasonal activities are scheduled across Asheville and Western North Carolina throughout November and December. The 2026 calendar includes opportunities to shop from regional artists, attend holiday productions and take part in family activities. Here are events with published...

Asheville, NC · 6h

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Henderson County bond could pay farmers to keep their land when facing big offers

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Unofficial election results are pointing to how a new Henderson County bond could soon get the green light. It would provide another option for farmers who have received offers from developers: getting paid to keep their land while permanently protecting it for agriculture. It is a voluntary program farmers would have to apply to.

Henderson County, NC · 2d

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Asheville Plans $5.4 Million for Rental Housing and Supportive Services

Asheville and the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium plan to offer $5,402,007 for affordable rental housing and supportive services across four counties. The announced application window opened November 2nd and runs through December 18th, 2026, with all submissions due by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the final day. Eligible projects...

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Asheville airport travelers receive ornaments made from Helene-damaged trees

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Travelers arriving at Asheville Regional Airport got an unexpected reminder of the holiday spirit as Echoes of the Forest handed out handcrafted ornaments made from salvaged wood from Helene. The first 500 arriving visitors each received a free wooden airplane ornament. Artists were stationed by...

Mountain Xpress

Letter: A bear, a bulldozer and a boondoggle

A juvenile bear was earnestly foraging on the edge of Asheville’s urban forest as I drove by recently. Traffic had slowed to watch as the bear moved among the brambles, just feet from the road. At the nearby corner of Broadway and W.T. Weaver Boulevard, a small bulldozer perched on the hillside after scraping all vegetation off the desecrated ground around it.