Gov. Stein points to energy task force plan to address rising NC power demand

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein also used his visit to western North Carolina to address rising electricity demand and the ...

Gov. Stein announces nearly $6M in grants awarded to N.C. for flood resiliency

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is in Woodfin today, where he will be making an announcement about flood resiliency in Western ...

Shining Rock Classical Academy's high school could close amid financial strain

Leaders of Shining Rock Classical Academy say enrollment for 9th through 12th grade isn't at a sustainable level financially. The school's board is meeting on Feb. 25 to discuss the school's future.

UNC Health Pardee lifts age-based visitor restrictions, but masks still required

UNC Health Pardee announced on Feb. 16 that it is lifting its age-based visitor restrictions that it had in place.

Billy Strings' shows boost Asheville businesses during late-winter slowdown

Local businesses are responding to the economic impact of the four-night Billy Strings concert series in Asheville.

WNC doctor warns of severe burns linked to secondary heating devices

Local doctors say this winter, Mission Hospital is reporting an uptick in severe burns tied to secondary heating devices used inside homes.

Buncombe County property value notices arrive Feb. 18; appeal details included

Buncombe County property owners should be on the lookout as new property value notices are going out this week.

Trump says FEMA will handle Potomac River sewage spill cleanup

President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the federal government "has no choice, but to step in" after a collapsed sewer pipe sent nearly 250 million gal ...