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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Wendy's will soon reopen its restaurant in Biltmore Village after it was destroyed by flooding from Helene, officials with the restaurant confirmed. The anticipated reopening is set for 6:30 a.m. on Friday, July 24, the Tar Heel Capital Corporation, a prominent Wendy's franchise operator, annou

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly three months ago, Asheville received national attention after a Fox News article claimed that it was "plagued" with homelessness and crime. Now, less than two weeks apart, the city has experienced two instances of gun violence, one involving a police officer and the other leaving two vic

Originally intended to only be a side project, the Songs From The Road Band has not only persisted, but now has seven studio albums to their credit. The latest release, Just Hanging On, is out now on Lucks Dumpy Toad Records and contains ten new songs composed by bassist Charles Humphrey III together with a variety of

Canton -- July 20, 2026: After enduring historic flooding, the closure of its largest employer and another catastrophic storm just three years later, the Town of Canton is asking one important question:. Canton -- July 20, 2026: After enduring historic flooding, the closure of its largest employer and another catastrop

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — “The Odyssey” has arrived. “Oppenheimer” and “The Dark Knight” director Christopher Nolan delivers an unbelievably immersive and impressive interpretation of the epic story. Read our review below. Legendary storytelling with a modern twist. “The Odyssey” is a colossal achievement...

Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on western North Carolina’s waterways, new recreation projects are taking shape along the French Broad River. The latest additions are on the French Broad Paddle Trail, a winding and wild 146-mile network of campsites and public river access points stretching from R

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A UNC Asheville advisory committee is recommending the university continue pursuing long-term development of its Millennial Campus properties, including the controversial South Campus tract, but only after additional planning, environmental analysis and public engagement shaped by months

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A brother of one of the two people killed in a downtown Asheville shooting over the weekend spoke with News 13, saying he is devastated and still in shock. He spoke anonymously because the Asheville Police Department has not yet released the victims' names as...

Madison County -- July 20. 2026: A two-year effort by Madison County Animal Services to improve the welfare of animals at a Madison County residence has culminated in the seizure of 28 animals and criminal charges against three individuals following an animal cruelty investigation. Madison County -- July 20. 2026:...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved an additional $25 million to support recovery and mitigation projects across North Carolina following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Chantal. According to FEMA, the funding will support 35 projects through the agency’s Public Assistance and Haz