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FLAT ROCK, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) – Beneath a quiet stand of trees near Flat Rock’s oldest Episcopal church, a granite cross rises above a hillside of small white markers. It is one of the few memorials dedicated to enslaved and freed African Americans in Western North Carolina. The Slaves...

North Carolina might be famous for barbecue and sweet tea, but hidden throughout the state are authentic Italian restaurants that serve up incredible pasta, pizza, and more. These local favorites welcome walk-ins with open arms, making it easy to satisfy your cravings without planning weeks ahead. However, timing is...

(WSPA) – With freezing temperature arriving soon, many cold weather shelters are opening their doors in preparation. Here are shelters open in the Upstate during the current freeze: Spartanburg County: Greenville County: Anderson County: Cherokee County: Buncombe County:

Start with three friends who share a passion for vintage, rock and roll, and eclectic decor, add one former pawn shop, wedding bells, and a liquor license, and you've got yourself a recipe for a legendary business. Co-owners Mary Kelly and Christi and Simon Whiteley opened Fleetwood's, a West Asheville...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The 33rd annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam returned to Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville after being paused last year due to Helene. This year, the event raised money for the Asheville Habitat Humanity and BeLoved Asheville. Locals and tourists alike turned out for the big...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Cold weather alerts are being issued across parts of the United States as confidence grows that Arctic air will bring dangerously cold conditions to much of the country. These alerts from the National Weather Service help communicate increasing levels of cold-related risk and give people time...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina experienced a sharp swing in temperatures over the weekend as an arctic cold front swept through the region, bringing bitter cold, gusty winds and light snow to the mountains. Temperatures dropped from around 60 degrees Saturday afternoon to 29 degrees by early...

A tradition for many mountain families and visitors. Visitors are invited to watch the lights twinkle over the lake and listen to their favorite seasonal tunes while driving through the magical wonderland. This year’s Festival of Lights will take place nightly from December 2-23, 2025. Sunday through Thursday, from...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A local holiday tradition is lighting its way up in Buncombe County once again. Return to Bethlehem is produced by the Asheville-Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) and staged this year at Groce United Methodist Church on Tunnel Road. The experience immerses visitors in the...