Local News

Hendersonville --  Downtown Hendersonville is buzzing with anticipation as the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville

Asheville --  Press Release City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is excited to announce the launch of a new mobile parking payment app, Flowbird, beginning June 2, 2025, following City Council approval on December 10, 2025.

McDowell County: Marcus Leonard Pendley, 35, of Marion, was arrested by the McDowell County Sheriff's Office Community Impact Team.

Raleigh --  Press Release NCDCA & CS: Staff with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services expect to begin treating spongy moth infestations in Waynesville as early as May 2 and could continue through May 5, depending on weather conditions.

WNC --  The North Buncombe Elementary School (NBES) community has come together in a project of remembrance and celebration, launching a major fundraising campaign to honor two young students tragically lost during Hurricane Helene.

Buncombe County --  Press Release Buncombe County Government: As Helene recovery continues, the Owen Pool Community Care Station will remain open until 9 p.m. this Wednesday, April 30.

Raleigh --  Press Release North Carolina Health and Human Services Office:  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Aging is partnering with North Carolina area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans statewide to eligible recipients through the Operation Fan Heat Relief program from May 1 – Oct. 31, 2025.

North Carolina -- Residents of North Carolina who purchased certain generic prescription drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be entitled to financial compensation as part of a settlement with drug manufacturer Apotex, according to the North Carolina Attorney General's office.

Raleigh --  Press Release April 26, 2025 North Carolina Governor's Office: Governor Josh Stein has extended the State of Emergency for the western North Carolina wildfires in 34 counties.