Patient on psychiatric hold dies by suicide in Mission Hospital emergency department
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Stein warns recovery funding running dry
At a recovery meeting in Asheville last week, western North Carolina leaders delivered a blunt warning: Hurricane Helene recovery efforts may last years longer than public attention and funding will. During a meeting of the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), officials, nonprofit leaders, a
‘We can’t do this again’: Gerton flooding revives trauma as Helene recovery continues
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Rain through western North Carolina on Monday led to several cleanup efforts as some mountain communities saw flooding that damaged homes, roads and businesses. In Gerton, residents said the heavy rain brought back painful memories of Helene as communities still rebuilding from past stor
Transylvania County feels the impacts of heavy rain
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Several roads were closed in Transylvania County after last night's heavy rain. Part of Deavor Road outside Brevard was closed because of a damaged tree, News 13 learned. A flood advisory was issued last night for west-central Transylvania County. Today, Golden Road near Lake...
Families remembering Helene after heavy rain brings flooding to Henderson Co.
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Families are remembering Hurricane Helene after heavy rain brought flooding to Henderson County on Memorial Day. Flooding washed away roads that were already heavily damaged during the hurricane in 2024. Neighbors along Rhodes Road said they were woken up Monday night by the soun
Business announces $100 million expansion in Hendersonville
Business announces $100 million expansion in Hendersonville
The hidden AC problems that can raise your summer energy bill
FLETCHER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As spring gives way to summer in Western North Carolina, many homeowners start watching the thermostat and the power bill a little more closely. Sometimes, an air conditioning system is working harder and driving up your energy bill because of hidden problems inside the home,...
‘Hit so hard’: Storm damage in Henderson County stirs memories of Helene, official says
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Henderson County official said up to 10 inches of heavy rainfall hit western North Carolina, resulting in several road closures Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Mike Morgan, a county spokesperson, said he thinks this is the county's first bad storm since Helene. Morgan said...
‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect sought in Asheville shooting
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Police are searching for a man accused of shooting a victim in downtown Asheville. According to Asheville Police Department, officers are searching for 39-year-old Durrell Marquise Norris, who is wanted on charges of attempted first degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kil
Landslide, sinkhole, flooding reported along US 74 in western NC, county says
Days of heavy rain have created havoc along U.S. 74 in western North Carolina, prompting sections to be closed in the mountains, officials say. The N.C. Department of Transportation reports crews are “ addressing several damaged sites ” on U.S. 74A near the Buncombe-Henderson county line. Meanwhile, secondary roads in
