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At around 2 a.m., 7-year-old twin brothers arrived at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Both had a fever, a cough, a rash, pink eye, and cold symptoms. The boys sat in one waiting room and then another. Two hours and 20 minutes passed before the two were isolated, according to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Costco is back in discussions about the proposed West Asheville project, a development that would bring significant job opportunities to the region. Mayor Esther Manheimer said Thursday she spoke directly with a Costco representative who confirmed the company has re-engaged in the proposed...

State and local officials recently hosted a meeting for owners of 47 Buncombe County properties approved by FEMA to begin the hazard mitigation grant program acquisition process. At the meeting, property owners learned about next steps, met their North Carolina Emergency Management project manager and were introduced...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina residents will have the first opportunity to weigh in on proposed statewide rules aimed at monitoring and reducing “forever chemicals” in wastewater during a public hearing scheduled next month in Asheville. The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission...

Asheville City Council is facing a potential budget shortfall of approximately $3.4 million for the next fiscal year unless property taxes are increased. During a recent budget work session, city budget and performance manager Lindsay Spangler outlined the revenue projections for fiscal year 2026-27. The most...

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Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office detectives have charged a man and woman in Woodfin after the child arrived at school showing signs of exposure to drugs. After the child arrived at school experiencing symptoms of drug use on Feb. 11, BCSO detectives began investigating. they executed a search warrant at a home at 12...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Schools Board of Education has approved making calendar changes to make up for days lost due to unsafe road conditions during inclement weather. The Board approved converting March 27 and May 1 from early dismissal days to full instructional days for...

Our hearts and thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, the victims grappling with trauma, and all the members of our community who are feeling the pain and fear caused by the recent gun violence in Asheville. Over the past three days, Asheville has experienced multiple incidents...

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said two people have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty after two dogs were found abandoned in a home. Deputies said that on Thursday, February 26, Animal Enforcement officers responded to a call requesting a welfare check on two dogs...