If you are just waking up in Asheville, expect a mix of crisp fall air and a smoky haze drifting across the region today as local fire officials continue to monitor a brush fire and a large prescribed burn in Pisgah National Forest. Crews are working hard to keep communities safe, but if you’re heading out, you may notice a distinct autumnal smokiness in the air, especially around North Canton, Leicester, and out toward Brevard Road. Officials ask drivers in affected areas to use extra caution and, as always, to take alternate routes if you see emergency lights ahead. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has an active investigation ongoing on Brevard Road, and with significant law enforcement presence, it’s a good day to map out your drive and stay flexible with your plans.
Switching gears, last night was a big moment for Asheville pride as the city hosted the 2025 North Carolina Awards at the historic Grove Park Inn. Governor Josh Stein himself was in town, celebrating the resilience and creativity of western North Carolinians. Honors went not only to state science, arts, and public service standouts, but also to eight “Helene Heroes” who embodied the spirit of community recovery after Hurricane Helene. Special nods went to Asheville native and legendary coach Roy Williams as well as trailblazing civil rights attorney James Ferguson, reminding us how deep Asheville’s local roots run in shaping the state and country.
In more somber community news, Asheville Police continue to investigate a stabbing at the Bear Creek Apartments in West Asheville. The victim is recovering and detectives have identified a person of interest, so anyone with info is encouraged to reach out and help keep Asheville safe and connected.
And as the holiday season ramps up, the North Carolina Arboretum is lighting up tonight with the grand opening of Winter Lights, featuring the whimsical new Dambo’s Trolls installations. This year, six giant troll sculptures make their U.S. debut, transforming the Arboretum into a storybook wonderland that delights visitors of all ages. Christmas at the Biltmore is also underway, and if you’re up for evenings of flickering candlelight and grand garlands, you’ll feel like you’ve landed in a holiday postcard.
Looking ahead, Downtown Asheville gear up for the festive season with the annual Winter Window Display contest beginning next week, bringing “Toyshop Whimsy” to local storefronts. Mark your calendar now for next Saturday’s eagerly anticipated Asheville Holiday Parade. If you’d rather burn some calories first, the Blackhawk Bolt 5K and Fun Run are happening this morning, so lace up and join the fun.
For music lovers, swing by AutoCamp this evening for live tunes by the fire with neighbors and travelers alike, or check the local scene for concerts and puppetry workshops at the Asheville Museum of Science. Sports fans, catch the North Carolina Tar Heels facing off against Fairfield, airing locally and streaming throughout the day.
And finally, if you have questions or concerns about the recent ICE developments or need community support, Asheville’s leaders are affirming their commitment to being a welcoming, inclusive city—a message reinforced by Mayor Manheimer and Council Member Bo Hess.
This has been Asheville Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Episode Transcript
Good morning. This is your Ashville local frequency for Saturday,
November fifteenth, twenty twenty five. If you are just waking
up in Ashville, expect a mix of crisp fall air
and a smoky haze drifting across the region today as
local fire officials continue to monitor a brush fire and
a large prescribed burn in Pisga. National Forest crews are
(00:20):
working hard to keep community safe. But if you're heading out,
you may notice a distinct autumnal smokiness in the air,
especially around North Canton, Leicester and out toward Brevard Road.
Officials ask drivers in affected areas to use extra caution
and as always, to take alternate roots if you see
emergency lights ahead. The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has an
(00:43):
active investigation ongoing on Brevard Road and with significant law
enforcement presence. It's a good day to map out your
drive and stay flexible with your plans switching gears. Last
night was a big moment for Ashville Pride, as the
city hosted the twenty twenty five North Carolina Wards at
the Historic Grove Park. Inn Governor Josh Stein himself was
(01:03):
in town celebrating the resilience and creativity of Western North Carolinians.
Honors went not only to state science, Arts and public
service standouts, but also to eight Helen heroes who embodied
the spirit of community recovery after Hurricane Helene. Special nods
went to Ashville native and legendary coach Roy Williams, as
(01:24):
well as trailblazing civil rights attorney James Ferguson, reminding us
how deep Ashville's local routes run in shaping the state
and country. In more somber community news, Ashville police continue
to investigate a stabbing at the Bear Creek Apartments in
West Ashville. The victim is recovering and detectives have identified
a person of interest, so anyone with info is encouraged
(01:47):
to reach out and help keep Ashville safe and connected.
And as the holiday season ramps up, the North Carolina
Arboretum is lighting up tonight with the grand opening of
Winter Lights featuring the Whims New Dambos Trolls installations. This year,
six giant troll sculptures make their US debut, transforming the
(02:08):
Arboretum into a storybook wonderland that delights visitors of all ages.
Christmas at the Biltmore is also underway, and if you're
up for evenings of flickering candlelight and grand garlands. You'll
feel like you've landed in a holiday postcard. Looking ahead,
Downtown Ashville gear up for the festive season with the
annual Winter Window Display Contest beginning next week, bringing toy
(02:32):
shop whimsy to local store fronts. Mark your calendar now
for next Saturday's eagerly anticipated Ashville Holiday Parade. If you'd
rather burn some calories first, the Blackhawk Bolt five K
and Fun Run are happening this morning, so lace up
and join the fun. For music lovers, swing by Autocamp
this evening for live tunes by the fire with neighbors
(02:52):
and travelers alike, or check the local scene for concerts
and puppetry workshops at the Ashville Museum of Science. Shorts
fans catch the North Carolina tar Heels facing off against Fairfield,
airing locally and streaming throughout the day. And finally, if
you have questions or concerns about the recent ice developments
or need community support, Ashville's leaders are affirming their commitment
(03:16):
to being a welcoming, inclusive city, a message reinforced by
Mayor Mannheimer and council Member bo Hess. This has been
Ashville local frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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