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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Homeowners in a Hendersonville neighborhood flooded during Helene say a FEMA buyout program they once viewed as a way forward has instead left them facing a difficult decision. Residents of Clear Creek Landing say they expected buyout offers within months of the storm. Instead, they...

The fire chief says Helene left Henderson County with a property tax shortfall.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Costco sought a modification to Asheville’s tree-canopy requirements as part of revised plans for its proposed Enka store, but the company is making more changes before the project goes before city boards next month. City staff said they have been working with Costco’s development...

CANDLER, N.C. (WLOS) — A News 13 investigation that ended with a direct invitation brought a western North Carolina lawmaker to a Candler horse sanctuary still dealing with damage from Helene. Last month, Missed Path Sanctuary co-owner Marc DiFrancia challenged state Rep. Brian Turner to visit the property and...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — With the addition of 336 acres of forest overlooking Lake Eden, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has officially preserved over 100,000 acres of land across the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. The Lake Eden conservation easement comprises land around Camp Rock

UNC Health Pardee has opened a 23-bed youth psychiatric facility in western North Carolina. While state data shows youth mental health is improving, young people are still struggling. Youth facing a behavioral health crisis have had few options for inpatient care in the region and often had to travel outside...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. 828newsNOW — The final weekend of September brings fall events, community gatherings, live music and outdoor activities to Asheville and Western North Carolina, with several events centered on local neighborhoods, animals, arts and seasonal traditions. Events scheduled Sept. 25-27 include the Eliada Cor

Three years ago, nationally renowned litigators brought a class action lawsuit against Mission Hospital and its parent company HCA Healthcare. It claims that HCA was using the regional monopoly Mission built up as a nonprofit to force insurers into anticompetitive contracts leading to higher healthcare costs and worse

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville wants to make federal housing money available for temporary rent assistance while giving priority to people experiencing homelessness. City Council held a public hearing Tuesday on proposed changes to the city’s HOME-ARP plan, which covers a one-time $4.7 million federal award A

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — For many people in western North Carolina, recovery from Helene continues to affect some of the most basic needs – including putting food on the table. One local nonprofit says the number of people using its free grocery store has grown significantly over...