Helene cleanup ramps up in western North Carolina
The region experienced unprecedented flooding that destroyed thousands of homes.
A Chic And Historic North Carolina Mountaintop Resort Is ‘One Of America’s Most Beloved...
Life can be stressful and at times the need to escape and get away can be overwhelming. During those times when you want to travel somewhere far away from everything at home and go to a dream-like place for a relaxing holiday, it's not always easy to find the exact getaway you...
Mayors hope Chimney Rock State Park could re-open by late spring
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Chimney Rock Mayor Peter O'Leary is proud of the progress merchants have made getting storefronts ready to re-open. However, O'Leary said the key for making any kind of serious rebound for merchants is to get state parks leaders to nail down a date...
Five Points residents rally to preserve wooded area owned by UNCA
A plot of forested land across the street from UNC Asheville’s Botanical Garden has long been a beloved spot for residents of the Five Points neighborhood. It’s where people walk their dogs, observe wildlife, have picnics, take their kids to play and get to know their...
Police address misinformation about ICE vehicles in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Asheville Police Department is addressing misinformation regarding ICE vehicles patrolling the area. On Tuesday, APD posted on its Facebook that officers are aware of information circulating on social media regarding ICE vehicles being in the area....
Why is so much plastic hung up in trees and shrubs, and when will...
Avlwatchdog.org – JOHN BOYLE – 2025-02-04 06:00:00. Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies and the real answers:. Question: Why is there so much plastic hung up in trees and shrubs from Helene? Where did it all come from? Will anyone clean it up? When?. My answer:...
Haywood County Emergency Helene Call Center Set to Close on February 7th
After four months of providing vital support to our community during which Haywood County officials answered hundreds of calls and assisted many individuals, we have reached a point where the volume of calls at The Haywood County Emergency Helene Call Center has significantly...
Officer, other driver cited after I-26 crash involving patrol vehicle
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville Police Department vehicle ended up being a part of a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 26 on the morning of Feb. 4, and the officer driving that vehicle was cited in the crash, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. A total...
Henderson County commissioners deny Haywood Road rezoning request
HENDERSONVILLE - A request to rezone nearly 35 acres of land off Haywood Road from residential to commercial was denied Feb. 3 by Henderson County commissioners, drawing applause from residents in the audience who opposed the application. Commissioners unanimously shot down the...
Grove Arcade art gallery closes after 22 years, owner cites Helene for revenue loss
ASHEVILLE - Tropical Storm Helene has claimed another local business after the historic, catastrophic storm that arrived in Asheville in late September. Mountain Made: Asheville Art Gallery has permanently closed at Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave. downtown. For 22 years, Mountain...
