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C.S. Lewis once stated that “The greatest evils in our history have been the result of gradual changes.” Sometimes the death of a community can’t be attributed to one single event, but to many deeds of immorality spread over time. One of these could be the referendum...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — PVC pipe manufacturer IPEX, which had been criticized for not cleaning up pipe debris in the French Broad River following Helene, announced an investment on Sept. 16 in the cleanup process. According to the news release from IPEX, the company is making a $500,000 commitment...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — State and local leaders gathered Wednesday in Asheville to discuss ways to make North Carolina roads safer. The North Carolina Alliance for Safe Transportation held the first of four traffic safety summits across the state at Western Carolina University's Asheville campus. Traffic safety resear

Drive through the gates of Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, and it doesn't take long to understand why millions of visitors have been captivated by the property. At the heart of the sprawling estate is Biltmore House, a 250-room French Renaissance château surrounded by gardens, forests, and panoramic views

Asheville, North Carolina, landlords can no longer collect rent on properties deemed unsafe by the city if required repairs are not made. Renters in Asheville, North Carolina, gained stronger protection against dangerous living conditions. City leaders approved a rule that bars landlords from collecting rent on propert

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FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — One person was injured on the Mantis ride at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair during the opening weekend, an N.C. Department of Agriculture official said. The official told News 13 that a rider brought a cell phone onto the ride despite signs prohibiting phones...

FLETCHER, N.C. – A Benson barbecue team has taken top honors in the 2026 Got to Be NC Whole Hog Cookoff at the N.C. Mountain State Fair. Showtime’s Legit BBQ, captained by Kevin Peterson of Benson, won first place and the $2,000 grand prize in the competition held in Fletcher.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Haints and Hollers Apothecary, a local Asheville tea company, will soon open a horror-themed tea bar and bookstore in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville. Haints and Hollers is owned and operated by herbalist Sage Dalton, who develops medicinal teas and tinctures with a...

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Black Mountain is taking another step toward figuring out what to do with its troubled public safety building. Town Council voted Monday to authorize Interim Town Manager Richard Hicks to find a structural engineering firm to assess the building, with up to $10,000 available for the