Republican State Sen. Warren Daniel expressed surprise that Buncombe County raised its property tax rate after he helped pass a property value freeze. Buncombe County increased its tax rate to avoid a ...

A single ticket hits for $1.040 billion Powerball jackpot on Aug. 12 drawing. Also, North Carolina has a $1 million win.

Bark offers kid-friendly smartphones and smartwatches with built-in parental controls. The company recently upgraded its smartwatch with features like fall detection and group messaging. Bark provides ...

The Perseid meteor shower will be visible from July 14 to September 1, with peak viewing expected on August 12 and 13. A new moon during the peak will create ideal dark sky conditions for viewing the ...

Buncombe County voters will decide on $70 million in new bond issues this November. The proposed bonds include $40 million for affordable housing and $30 million for open space projects. A "Vote Yes ...

Creating an outdoor space that feels as polished and functional as the inside of your home often means piecing together products from multiple brands. One company is taking a different approach. For ...

Residents have cited concerns about potential data misuse, pointing to a recent case where a police officer was charged with improperly accessing the Flock database. Flock Safety states that customer ...

Family vacations are supposed to be fun, but for many parents, they can feel like a second job. Between coordinating activities, finding kid-friendly restaurants and dealing with unpredictable weather ...

Three in four small businesses in Western North Carolina are still earning less than they were before Tropical Storm Helene. A recent survey shows 42% of businesses maintained less than 80% of their ...

Syracuse transfer Derek McDonald is set to become a key player for Bill Belichick and UNC football. The journey to Chapel ...

A woman charged with two separate murders is asking for the cases to be tried separately. Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel is accused of poisoning her daughter in 2025 and another man in 2007. Her lawyer ...