Families remembering Helene after heavy rain brings flooding to Henderson Co.
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Families are remembering Hurricane Helene after heavy rain brought flooding to Henderson County on Memorial Day. Flooding washed away roads that were already heavily damaged during the hurricane in 2024. Neighbors along Rhodes Road said they were woken up Monday night by the soun
Business announces $100 million expansion in Hendersonville
Business announces $100 million expansion in Hendersonville
The hidden AC problems that can raise your summer energy bill
FLETCHER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As spring gives way to summer in Western North Carolina, many homeowners start watching the thermostat and the power bill a little more closely. Sometimes, an air conditioning system is working harder and driving up your energy bill because of hidden problems inside the home,...
‘Hit so hard’: Storm damage in Henderson County stirs memories of Helene, official says
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A Henderson County official said up to 10 inches of heavy rainfall hit western North Carolina, resulting in several road closures Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Mike Morgan, a county spokesperson, said he thinks this is the county's first bad storm since Helene. Morgan said...
‘Armed and dangerous’ suspect sought in Asheville shooting
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – Police are searching for a man accused of shooting a victim in downtown Asheville. According to Asheville Police Department, officers are searching for 39-year-old Durrell Marquise Norris, who is wanted on charges of attempted first degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kil
Landslide, sinkhole, flooding reported along US 74 in western NC, county says
Days of heavy rain have created havoc along U.S. 74 in western North Carolina, prompting sections to be closed in the mountains, officials say. The N.C. Department of Transportation reports crews are “ addressing several damaged sites ” on U.S. 74A near the Buncombe-Henderson county line. Meanwhile, secondary roads in
Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week
Beets might not be a favorite for everyone, but they sure taste like something ancient rising from the earth. The first beets were actually sea beets growing along the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans first cultivated the sea beet for its leafy greens–think something like Swiss chard.
Rounds of storms expected Tuesday with risk of heavy rain
(WSPA) — Scattered Tuesday morning showers should fade, but more widespread showers and storms should return in the afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rain and an isolated gusty storm or two are possible. A flash flood warning has been extended for Henderson County until 10 a.m. The National Weather Service reported
New flood damage renews questions about WNC recovery
Washed-out highway near Henderson County line underscores continuing infrastructure risks as mountain communities brace for more rain.
WNC home repairs after Helene face $500 million funding gap
ASHEVILLE - Western North Carolina residents expecting to receive home repairs after Tropical Storm Helene may be out of luck unless Congress supplements a $500 million funding gap, the state's top recovery official said May 22. It is the latest plea for more federal aid since late 2024, when Congress last appropriated
