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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The physical changes people experience after committing to routine physical activity are visible to the naked eye. After making such a commitment, particularly if one is accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle, people may shed a noticeable amount of weight, move more quickly and even appear...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Walt is an 8-year-old male dog with beautiful blue eyes and plenty of affection to share. According to staff at the Asheville Humane Society, Walt has moderate energy and would do well in a home with older children. He may do well with other dogs, but a meet-and-greet should be arranged.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville City Council approved several Helene-related resolutions during its Sept. 9 meeting, including a loan of more than $12 million from a state program intended to help local governments while they await federal reimbursements. Councilmembers unanimously approved a resolution and budget...

CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — A missing man's car was found in Canton on Sunday, Sept. 7, according to the Banks County Sheriff's Office in Georgia. Conner Budd, 26, has been missing since Friday, Sept. 5. The sheriff's office said Budd was last seen leaving his home in Banks County,...

It’s not every day you walk across campus and see a mama bear and her two cubs hanging out in the middle of the quad, but that’s exactly what happened this week at UNC Asheville. Students stopped in their tracks, phones came out and for a few minutes the Quad turned into a wildlife viewing area.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Marquis DeAngelo Bowditch, 32, pleaded guilty to multiple gun charges, according to the Buncombe County District Attorney's Office. According to a news release, the charges stem from an incident on February 16 around 8:25 p.m. when Asheville Police Department officers...

Officials said that the star of this year’s show is Rosie’s Reply, a World War II-era B-25 Mitchell bomber brought in by the Michigan Flight Museum. Officials said new regulations will be in place due to lingering effects from Helene. Buncombe Co. Parks & Rec receives grant for...

Mental health, housing and chronic disease are top priorities named in Henderson County’s 2024-2026 Community Health Assessment, the Henderson County Department of Public Health announced in a Sept. 4 news release. The department produces a community health assessment every three years, using local data and survey...

A myriad of events are set to be held in remembrance of 9-11 across the Upstate and Western North Carolina.