Empty red dresses at Asheville church honor missing, murdered Indigenous women
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville church is bringing attention to local missing and murdered Indigenous women with a visual art installation. St. Mark's Lutheran Church re-created the “Red Dress Project.” The red dresses stand empty, symbolizing the women who are no longer present. The display represents 35...
Severe thunderstorm warning, hail in Asheville: What to know about Western NC weather
The National Weather Service issued warnings about severe weather in Western North Carolina on Thursday afternoon, May 8. The weather is expected to be short-lived, but could cause significant damage in some areas. Here's what we know. Severe thunderstorm warning, hail in Asheville The NWS issued a severe...
Asheville property owner defends Lakeshore Drive development amid neighbors’ concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A North Asheville community is worried about the future of one of its properties: Those who live in Lake View Park, near Beaver Lake, don't know what is going to be made of 550 Lakeshore Drive. Some posts on social media have speculated about what...
Tax increase included in county’s $435 million budget proposal
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County homeowners could see a property tax increase as part of a proposed $435 million budget aimed at repairing the lingering damage from Tropical Storm Helene and stabilizing county finances. County Manager Avril Pinder unveiled the recommended fiscal 2026 budget to...
Union nurses protest MAHEC departure from Mission network, hospital staffing
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Nurses with Mission Hospital held a demonstration on Thursday, May 8, calling on the hospital's parent company to “do better” with staffing and to highlight concerns over MAHEC’s exit from Mission Health Partners. Hannah Drummond, the chief nurse representative of National Nurses...
PHOTOS: Storm causes flooding in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Asheville City officials is warning residents to be careful when driving due to flood waters. According to officials, heavy rain fell at around 4:15 p.m. covering the road and the storm also caused tree limbs to break, clogging storm drains and causing flooding. Officials said...
Thunderstorms bring hail to parts of western North Carolina
Residents living in parts of western North Carolina saw hail, heavy rain and lightning Thursday evening.
Woman charged in fatal April hit-and-run in Buncombe Co.
The Asheville Police Department have arrested and charged a woman with a hit-and-run that left one pedestrian dead and another injured in April.
Grand Bohemian Lodge, a Biltmore Village landmark, reopens after Hurricane Helene
Asheville’s Historic Biltmore Village celebrated some good news Thursday: The reopening of the Grand Bohemian Lodge. The 104-room hotel had been closed ever since Hurricane Helene hit in late September. The recovery involved dozens of construction workers, artisans and more. It comes as the first few Biltmore Village...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Large Hail and Winds Up to 70 MPH in Southern US
Atlanta, GA – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of Northern Georgia, Western and Central North Carolina, Western and Northern South Carolina, and Southwest Virginia, effective until midnight EDT tonight. The watch, issued by the National Weather Service, warns of dangerous thunderstorms capable of...
