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WNC -- This weekend, Western North Carolina is alive with a vibrant mix of festivals, music, and local happenings. Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a culture enthusiast, or just looking for a relaxing weekend in the mountains, there’s something for you. Maggie Valley: The Sound of Summer. Thunder in the...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — A local family in Swannanoa is getting a new home, after their house was ravaged by flood waters during Hurricane Helene. For the Wright family, the construction represents a bittersweet feeling of what was once there. “It’s just heartbreaking to come back and to not...

Asheville – Iconic Biltmore Village is coming back to life as stores, galleries, and restaurants begin to reopen. There is a palpable sense of hope and gratitude when you speak to the people who have been diligently working to restore the village to its former glory, often with improvements that enhance its appeal.

According to Duke Energy, one of the pieces of power infrastructure that sustained the most damage after Hurricane Helene is now operational.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Storms began developing again across the Asheville area Friday afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg to issue a Special Weather Statement at 3:21 p.m. According to Doppler radar, a strong thunderstorm was located about 11 miles northeast of...

ASHEVILLE - The city is inviting residents to participate in an interview designed to gather insights and ideas around economic and resilience planning in Asheville following Tropical Storm Helene. The interviews are part of an Advisory Services Panel that the City of Asheville is convening through the Urban Land...

ASHEVILLE - One person died June 26 after a vehicle became engulfed in flames following an accident on Interstate 40 East, according to police. Asheville Police Department spokesperson Rick Rice told the Citizen Times that officers responded around 2 p.m. to a two-vehicle collision on I-40 East near Milemarker 45 in...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Chimney Rock State Park is set reopen after months of recovery following Hurricane Helene. The state park is reopening exactly nine months after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. The storm caused historic flooding that washed away the park’s bridge and damaged the majority...

LEICESTER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Blue Ridge Pride will commemorate the second anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising with a celebration filled with music, merriment and conversation. The 2nd annual Blue Ridge Pride Stonewall Gala will be held from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 28 at a wedding venue in...

CLYDE, N.C. (WLOS) — Flood-damaged properties in Clyde are now worth less after Hurricane Helene. That means fewer revenues being produced, which has led to a lean, recently passed town budget. Clyde leaders say $43,000 less in property taxes is coming into the town this year due to an...