Temporary dog park opens in Asheville after Helene closures
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The city of Asheville and HCA Healthcare's Mission Health have partnered to open a temporary dog park in Riverbend Park. This initiative follows the destruction and closure of popular dog parks in Azalea Park and French Broad River Park caused by Hurricane Helene. “We understand...
No formal application from Costco yet, Asheville council member says
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A proposed Costco development in Asheville remains in limbo, with no active application filed, according to Asheville City Council member Sage Turner. Earlier this year, Costco requested a pre-application meeting with city staff — a preliminary step meant to help developers understand...
New owners aim to build on Western N.C. retailer’s legacy
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — While Jake Ballard and Kyle Robins decided to get into home furnishings retail, Doug and Lorrie Worrell were looking for a buyer that would continue their family’s legacy. In May, Ballard and Robins’ Blue Ridge Legacy acquired High Country Furniture & Design, a four-store outfit...
Helene’s hidden hazard: Mold, fungi found in flooded buildings
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Nine months after Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina, an invisible threat is quietly spreading: mold flourishing inside flood-soaked homes and public buildings, Duke University researchers warn. Duke’s newly formed Climate and Fungi, or CLIF, team swabbed dozens of...
Last night at Council: Asheville commits extra $5M to affordable housing project
Asheville City Council has doubled down on subsidizing an affordable housing project just south of downtown after the private developer said construction will cost more and take at least two years longer than initially planned. On Tuesday, council members voted unanimously to approve over $5 million in tax incentives...
Pedestrian hit, killed in Asheville crash identified
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Asheville Police Department has identified the name of the individual who died as a result of a crash that occurred in early June. Officers reported that 62-year-old Claude Alie-Alexander McPherson Jr. was hit and killed by a car on June 10 at the intersection of Patton Avenue and North...
Beloved figure identified as pedestrian killed in Asheville wreck; no charges for driver
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Police confirm that the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Patton Avenue earlier this month was a well-known figure in the Asheville community, often seen with his pet cat. Claude Alie-Alexander McPherson Jr., 62, died after being hit near the intersection...
Heat relief: Check out these Asheville area swimming holes
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — With temperatures climbing into the 90s across Western North Carolina this week, swimming holes and rivers around Asheville can offer a much-needed escape from the heat and humidity. Tropical Storm Helene temporarily impacted access to several natural areas, and authorities urge caution...
Asheville Pinball Museum named finalist in Newsweek’s best arcade contest
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Newsweek Magazine named the Asheville Pinball Museum one of the best arcades in the country. The owner, T.C. Dibella, hopes to land the top spot with the help of online votes. Dibella has taken his passion for pinball machines to a new level. The museum...
Movies and TV shows casting in Asheville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
