New Policy Bans All Piercings at WWC
As of Monday, April 6, Warren Wilson College (WWC) will no longer allow body piercings on campus. The announcement came in a statement from Shmian Shmith, executive director of facilities and operations, early this week. Notably, the email only included the list “employee-l”, so the missive completely dodged the...
Marshall celebrates 2 families moving into new homes post-Helene
MARSHALL - On the 18-month anniversary of Tropical Storm Helene, residents celebrated the community's strength and resilience in one of the Madison County neighborhood hardest hit by the storm. When Helene ripped through the region on Sept. 27, 2024, heavy rains caused catastrophic flooding of many rivers, including...
A WNC ground station is back in business for NASA’s Artemis II
Deep in the Pisgah National Forest near Rosman in Transylvania County, giant radio telescopes are about to point at the moon. The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, known as PARI, is one of 34 organizations worldwide selected by NASA to help track the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission. The first...
Deputies: Children ingest meth at Western NC home; Woman charged
OLD FORT, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said a woman has been charged after kids in her home tested positive for drugs. Officials said in early February, a detective received a referral from the McDowell County Department of Social Services involving 31-year-old Avorie West and two...
Abandoned building ordinance proposed to reduce fire and squatter concerns in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville city leaders are set to consider a stricter ordinance aimed at tackling ongoing problems with abandoned buildings, as neighbors continue to report squatters and fires inside vacant properties. On Tuesday, April 14, the Asheville City Council will vote on a proposal that would give...
Black bears are emerging for the spring. Here are some safety tips as encounters...
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Bears are back on the move in and around Buncombe County. In the last week, News 13 has seen an increase in submissions to our Chime In feature of spring black bear activity. While these amazing creatures look cute and cuddly, it's important to...
Despite multiple safety sanctions, Mission Hospital receives state approval to add 95 more beds...
This story was originally published in the Asheville Watchdog. Mission Hospital has received state approval to add 95 more acute-care beds to its main facility in Buncombe County despite being under investigation by state and federal healthcare agencies for repeated safety violations linked to multiple patient deaths...
Buncombe County weighs affordable housing proposals totaling $8.6M
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Buncombe County Affordable Housing Subcommittee on Tuesday reviewed six proposed housing developments seeking funding through the county’s Affordable Housing Services Program, with staff outlining financing gaps and recommending limited or no support for several projects. The...
AdventHealth breaks ground on Weaverville hospital project
AdventHealth has broken ground on a new hospital in Weaverville, marking the start of construction on a project aimed at expanding health-care capacity across western North Carolina. Company leaders were joined by community partners and elected officials, including North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, to celebrate the...
The Black Culinary Renaissance Happening In Asheville, North Carolina
The inside of Good Hot Fish in Asheville, North Carolina, is small, in contrast to the powerful smell of flavors that hit you from the outside as you walk up to Chef Ashleigh Shanti’s restaurant. Good Hot Fish is a counter-service fish fry that offers more than just perfectly seasoned, golden-fried fish. Shanti is...
