Asheville NC

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — AdventHealth leaders on Tuesday held a luncheon at the site of their future hospital in Weaverville. The hospital group received approval for a 67-bed facility in 2022, but legal challenges by Mission Hospital to the state's approval have prevented AdventHealth from breaking ground with the...

Virginia Gilbert was shocked and angry after she learned last week that premiums for her Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance policy will more than double next year, jumping from $930 to $2,042. She was freshly outraged after U.S. senators reached an agreement on Nov. 10 to end the six-week government...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Some WNC families in need this Thanksgiving got some help today. That help came in the form of food boxes at an annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway. Ingles teamed up with Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) and food broker Riteway Sales & Marketing to distribute nearly 1,000...

In the vibrant community of West Asheville, a resident has voiced concerns about the perceived unfriendliness in local establishments. The individual, who has been living in the area for some time, has noticed that many of the bars and restaurants in West Asheville, particularly those with an "alternative" vibe, seem...

In early April, nearly seven months after Tropical Storm Helene, Mandy Wallace and her fellow MountainTrue crew members were removing debris near Biltmore Village, where Sweeten Creek flows into the Swannanoa River. Amid the cleanup effort, Wallace noticed a few items, including a ceramic mug and a photo album. When...

On Oct. 18, the YMI Cultural Center debuted “Urban Renewal Impact” by filmmaker Todd Gragg and researcher Priscilla Robinson. Supported by over fifteen years of investigation, the documentary brought together community elders and leaders to tell the story of the destruction and displacement of Asheville’s Black...

A still photo extracted from a deputy’s body-cam video shows a critical moment in the events of April 6, 2024, in front of a home near Lake Logan Road, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch told jury members this week. In the photo the defendant, Steven Hawkins, 49, is pictured....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Police are investigating a crash which killed a pedestrian in Asheville over the weekend. According to Asheville Police Department, at around 11:04 a.m. on November 16, officers were called to the scene of a wreck on Interstate 40 West near exit 44. Police said a preliminary investigation...

North Carolina knows how to serve up a legendary burger. From crispy patties sizzling on flat-top grills to juicy creations stacked sky-high with toppings, the Tar Heel State has earned serious bragging rights in the burger world. These spots have lines out the door and wait times that would test...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Hendersonville Police Department said they have found human remains. Officials said human skeletal remains were located in a wooded area off Highlands Square Drive. The cause of death remains unknown, however investigators said they do not believe the death to be suspicious at this...