Asheville News

Marcus Harrell•April 11, 2026

Local News

Asheville Homelessness Surges: Housing Crisis, Storm Aftermath Fuel Increase

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County has risen again this year, according to 828newsNOW, driven by ongoing housing pressures and the lingering impacts of...

Asheville Homelessness Surges Amid Housing Crisis, Storm Aftermath

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County has risen again in 2026, driven by ongoing housing pressures and the lingering impacts of Tropical Storm Helene,...

Buncombe Homelessness Soars to Record High After Storm

Homelessness in Buncombe County reached a record high of 824 people in 2026, a 9.1 percent increase from 2025, according to the latest Point-in-Time count reported by the Asheville Daily Planet. The...

Buncombe Homelessness Soars to Record High After Storm

Homelessness in Buncombe County reached a record high in 2026, according to the Asheville Daily Planet. The latest Point-in-Time count revealed a significant increase in the number of individuals...

Buncombe County Budget Proposal Includes New Hires, Community Investments

A $504 million budget proposal for Buncombe County includes funding for 37 new staff positions and $4 million in community investments. The proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 represents a 15 percent...

Sports

Tyler Williams•April 11, 2026

Sports

North Henderson Girls Dominate Asheville, Clinch Third Straight Regional Title

North Henderson High School's girls basketball team secured their third consecutive regional title Wednesday night, defeating Asheville High School 64-44 in the NCHSAA 2A West Regional final. The...

North Henderson Girls Soccer Heads to First State Championship

North Henderson's Lady Knights are heading to the NCHSAA 1A state championship for the first time in program history after Wednesday night's 3-1 semifinal victory over East Surry's Golden Eagles. The...

T.C. Roberson Athlete Wins Scholarship; Baseball Team's Offense Dominates

Buncombe County's high school athletes have showcased their talent in recent baseball, softball, and track and field competitions, igniting excitement throughout the Greater Asheville area. These...

North Henderson Girls Soccer Reaches State Championship After 3-1 Victory

For the first time in program history, the North Henderson Lady Knights are headed to the NCHSAA 1A state championship after Monday night's 3-1 victory over the East Surry Golden Eagles in the...

North Henderson Girls Tennis Rallies Past Asheville, Advances to Semifinals

North Henderson's girls tennis team overcame a 4-2 deficit Saturday to defeat Asheville High 5-4 in the Class 3A individual state tournament quarterfinals, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times....

Business

Jessica Chen•April 11, 2026

Business

Solar Panel Component Plant to Bring 250 Jobs to Buncombe County

Buncombe County is poised to receive a major economic boost. GreenTech Innovations, a subsidiary of Energietechnik GmbH, will establish a facility in the Enka site industrial park, bringing 250 jobs...

TechNova to Bring 250 Jobs to Enka With New Battery Component Plant

TechNova Solutions, a Virginia-based company specializing in advanced battery components for electric vehicles, will build its first North Carolina manufacturing plant in the Enka area, promising 250...

AeroTech Composites to Add 250 Jobs in Buncombe County

Buncombe County is poised for a major economic boost with the announcement of a new advanced composites manufacturing facility. AeroTech Composites will invest $50 million and bring 250 jobs to the...

Semiconductor Firm TechNova to Add 250 Jobs in Asheville Expansion

TechNova Solutions, a manufacturer specializing in semiconductor components, will build a new 150,000-square-foot facility in Asheville's Enka site industrial park off U.S. Highway 74, bringing 250...

PrecisionTech to Add 250 Manufacturing Jobs in Buncombe County

A $50 million investment by PrecisionTech Manufacturing will bring a new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and 250 full-time jobs to Buncombe County. The subsidiary of the German-based...

Weather

Chris Palmer•April 11, 2026

Weather

Asheville Forecast: Warm Weekend, Rain Mid-Week, Flood Watch Possible

Asheville and Buncombe County residents can look forward to a warm weekend with temperatures in the 70s before rain chances increase mid-week, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times. The National...

Asheville Forecast: Sunny Skies, Mild Weather Through Weekend

Get ready for sunshine: Asheville and Buncombe County will enjoy pleasant weather this week, with sunny skies and mild temperatures forecast through the weekend, according to the Asheville...

Asheville's Warm Spell to Break Next Week With Rain, Cooler Temperatures

Enjoy the spring-like weather while it lasts. Residents of Asheville and Buncombe County can anticipate warm temperatures through the weekend before a cooldown arrives early next week, according to...

Asheville to Hit 80 Degrees This Week; Shower Threat Later

Asheville residents can expect a warm week, with temperatures forecast to climb into the upper 70s and low 80s through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Monday featured mostly...

Asheville to See 80-Degree Days Before Weekend Rain

Asheville and Buncombe County residents can expect a warm, mostly dry week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s through Friday before scattered showers arrive over the...

Community

Brian Byrd•March 11, 2026

Community

Spring Hiking Hotspots: Asheville's Best Trails for Wildflower Blooms

Discover the most vibrant hiking trails around Asheville this spring, showcasing stunning wildflower displays. This article highlights specific trails like the Craggy Gardens and Chimney Rock, detailing what blooms to expect and when to see them.

Asheville Earth Day Fest to Highlight Kids' Activities, Music

Thousands of Buncombe County residents and visitors are expected to gather downtown for environmental education, live performances, and community engagement at the annual Asheville Earth Day...

April 11, 2026

Federal Officials Assess Western North Carolina's Hurricane Recovery

More than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited the region Monday to assess ongoing storm relief efforts. The visit,...

Critics Say Proposed PFAS Rules Fail to Protect NC Water

North Carolina's proposed rules for PFAS and 1,4-dioxane in water supplies don't go far enough to protect public health, environmental advocates argued at a public hearing Tuesday at...

Stay Informed: Asheville Residents Guide to Local News and Events

Looking for community events and local happenings? Asheville residents have numerous local resources at their fingertips, all providing comprehensive coverage of Asheville and Buncombe...

Opinion

William Cross•March 21, 2026

Opinion

Asheville Faces Weekend Violence Amid Economic, Governance News

Three weekend shootings and an ongoing homicide investigation have ignited public safety concerns in Asheville. The violent incidents unfolded as the city grapples with economic developments and...

Asheville Opinion Pieces: Why Direct Website Checks Are Still Essential

Finding local opinion editorials and commentary about Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina, requires checking local news websites directly. Limitations in real-time internet searches and...

April 11, 2026

Haywood County's Chamber Funding Faces Scrutiny

Haywood County's annual $75,000 contribution to the Buncombe-Asheville Chamber of Commerce for a "Joint Economic Development" initiative is facing scrutiny. The allocation, in place since 2018, has...

Haywood County's Chamber Funding Faces Criticism

Are Haywood County tax dollars being used effectively? That's the core question in a controversy over the transfer of funds from Haywood County to the Buncombe-Asheville Chamber of Commerce,...

Asheville Residents Face Hurdles Finding Opinion Pieces

Asheville residents who want to engage with local opinion editorials may find it surprisingly difficult to access up-to-date content. The rapid pace of news publication, combined with the limitations...