Asheville Habitat for Humanity opens applications for affordable homeownership program
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Habitat for Humanity is now seeking applications for its affordable homeownership program. According to a news release, Habitat homes are affordable, Green Built certified, and close to services, schools, and shopping. New homes are being built in New Heights, a West Asheville...
‘Forms cyanide in the body’: Woman dosed multiple people with poisonous chemical and killed...
A North Carolina woman is accused of slipping a deadly chemical into the drinks of at least three people, killing one — and authorities say this isn't the first time she has committed murder. Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel, 52, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2025 death of...
Chef with Michelin background to open French restaurant in Asheville
ASHEVILLE - Le Parisien will soon open in downtown Asheville, filling the void left by the departure of the popular French comfort food restaurant, Bouchon. Le Parisien, though at the same address, 62 N. Lexington Ave., and celebrating French cuisine, will carve out its own identity in the local dining scene, with...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events to be held in Western North Carolina
WLOS — Today groups across Western North Carolina are coming together to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. At 8:30 a.m. at Blue Ridge Community College, the 2026 Unity Breakfast Celebration will be held. It’s hosted by the Community Foundation of Henderson County. According to a...
FIRST ALERT – Bitter cold start to the week, watching for wintry weather this...
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -A cold air mass moves into the region tonight, bringing dangerously cold wind chills to the mountains. Meanwhile, models increasingly hint at a more impactful winter weather system moving through the region this weekend. Today & Tonight: Brutal Cold Wind Chills in the Mountains....
Families in western NC face abrupt eviction from FEMA homes
Families in western North Carolina say they are being forced to vacate homes provided by FEMA after storm Helene struck in 2024.
Yancey County among 10 districts getting funding for trade skills and community projects
YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction announced $197,929 in grants to 10 public school districts, including Yancey County, to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in homebuilding and residential construction. According to a news release, the grants were...
Western North Carolina Cold Weather Alert: Wind Chills Drop to -10 Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Banner Elk, NC – Residents across the high elevations of western North Carolina are being urged to prepare for dangerously cold conditions overnight as the National Weather Service issues Cold Weather...
New Hendersonville restaurant Tater Babies opens, plans to expand soon
HENDERSONVILLE – The blue and white color scheme of Hendersonville’s Feta Flav Greek Taverna restaurant is gone, replaced by a “homey” sage green and brown with farm-themed decorations. A glowing space heater fended off the cold on a recent bright January day as Alex and Ashleigh Baxevanis welcomed the first...
AshevilleFM Live Music Sessions – Father Is Lost
Asheville FM Live Music Sessions –Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Musical Guest – Father is Lost – Recorded live from the 103.3 AshevilleFM studio. AshevilleFM 103.3 with support from Arts AVL, Buncombe County, and North Carolina Arts Council. just hit play on the audio track below… and turn...
