What Remains After Hurricane Helene
One Month After the Hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina. There is a man swinging a pick mattock against the floor of a Presbyterian church. Normally, as a backcountry trail crew, we used this tool to maintain trails in Wilderness areas—federally protected land where there are no roads. Now, NCDOT advised that...
Arctic air grips Asheville area; winter storm possible by weekend
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Arctic air will remain locked over the mountains for much of the week, forecasters said, while computer models point to a possible winter storm that could affect Western North Carolina this weekend. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg issued a Cold Weather Advisory...
Planning Board recommends changes to downtown zoning district, suburban lot
HENDERSONVILLE – The Hendersonville Planning Board recommended amending the text of one of the city’s zoning districts to allow for smaller lots and shallower setbacks in a Jan. 15 meeting. It also recommended the rezoning of a parcel on Kanuga Road to allow for the development of condominiums alongside an office....
Asheville Habitat for Humanity opens applications for affordable homeownership program
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Habitat for Humanity is now seeking applications for its affordable homeownership program. According to a news release, Habitat homes are affordable, Green Built certified, and close to services, schools, and shopping. New homes are being built in New Heights, a West Asheville...
‘Forms cyanide in the body’: Woman dosed multiple people with poisonous chemical and killed...
A North Carolina woman is accused of slipping a deadly chemical into the drinks of at least three people, killing one — and authorities say this isn't the first time she has committed murder. Gudrun Casper-Leinenkugel, 52, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2025 death of...
Chef with Michelin background to open French restaurant in Asheville
ASHEVILLE - Le Parisien will soon open in downtown Asheville, filling the void left by the departure of the popular French comfort food restaurant, Bouchon. Le Parisien, though at the same address, 62 N. Lexington Ave., and celebrating French cuisine, will carve out its own identity in the local dining scene, with...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events to be held in Western North Carolina
WLOS — Today groups across Western North Carolina are coming together to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. At 8:30 a.m. at Blue Ridge Community College, the 2026 Unity Breakfast Celebration will be held. It’s hosted by the Community Foundation of Henderson County. According to a...
FIRST ALERT – Bitter cold start to the week, watching for wintry weather this...
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -A cold air mass moves into the region tonight, bringing dangerously cold wind chills to the mountains. Meanwhile, models increasingly hint at a more impactful winter weather system moving through the region this weekend. Today & Tonight: Brutal Cold Wind Chills in the Mountains....
Families in western NC face abrupt eviction from FEMA homes
Families in western North Carolina say they are being forced to vacate homes provided by FEMA after storm Helene struck in 2024.
Yancey County among 10 districts getting funding for trade skills and community projects
YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction announced $197,929 in grants to 10 public school districts, including Yancey County, to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in homebuilding and residential construction. According to a news release, the grants were...
