Recovery planning begins for Swannanoa after Helene devastation
Buncombe County started discussing how to go about rebuilding Swannanoa with the Swannanoa Small Area and Recovery Plan.
5 On Your Side in western NC: Billions in damage, thousands without homes
WRAL 5 On Your Side is taking on the problems plaguing western North Carolina. The team spent a week in western N.C., traveling to Buncombe, Yancy, Mitchell and McDowell counties to survey the damage ...
New bridge off Smokey Park Highway to Enka Commerce Park is now open in West Asheville
A new bridge, access roads and an industrial buildings opened Feb. 12 at Enka Commerce Park off of Smokey Park Highway.
In NC Supreme Court race, Griffin’s bid to toss ballots faces setback, intends to appeal
A Feb. 7 ruling in Wake County Superior Court is the latest setback for Jefferson Griffin, a Republican seeking a seat on the ...
Man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor in Buncombe Co.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said a man was charged with sexual exploitation ...
Power outages continue into Thursday for western NC customers
FOX Carolina’s First Alert Meteorologists declared First Alert Weather Days through Thursday due to widespread heavy rain and ...
Duke Energy outages in Buncombe County, Henderson County, Western NC: Afternoon numbers
Avery and Mitchell Counties remain above 20% in customers without power during Feb. 12 Duke Energy outages caused by storms ...
Thousands without power amid reports of ice in mountain counties
Thousands are without power Wednesday morning as wintry weather and ice are reported around western North Carolina.
Tax letter scam reported in North Carolina county
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is telling residents and business owners to be cautious of a new scam targeting ...