Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue announces death of former chief Gary Brown
EAST FLAT ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — On Sunday, June 28, Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue in East Flat Rock announced the passing of its former chief, Gary Brown. Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue said Brown was their first full-time chief, with News 13 reporting that Brown served as the assistant chief or chief for most of his career sin
Samaritan’s Purse ships field hospital, shelter supplies to quake-hit Venezuela
WLOS — As the death toll rises and thousands remain injured or missing in Venezuela, Samaritan's Purse is racing to deliver emergency medical care and supplies. The Boone-based organization’s 767 cargo plane departed this morning to help those impacted by the back-to-back earthquakes. The shipment includes a self-susta
Multiple Asheville residents lose water for hours after pipe break
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Multiple Asheville residents in the Sweeten Creek Road area have been without water for hours after a water pipe break on Saturday, according to the city's water resources department spokesperson, Clay Chandler. A "few dozen" residents have been without water since this morning, according to...
French Broad River access point reopens for public use near Mills River
MILLS RIVER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Henderson County has regained a recreational river spot, now open for public use at the former site of Lazy Otter Outfitters in Mills River, N.C. The access point, dubbed Lazy Otter River Access, was developed by regional conservation group MountainTrue in collaboration with Lazy...
Ministry helps people stay cool in western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — As temperatures rise across North Carolina, many people seek relief in air-conditioned homes. While over 97% of homes statewide have air conditioning, mountain areas have a significantly lower rate of AC usage. About one-third of homes in Ashe County don’t have air conditioning, the highest rate...
Strangeville: Revolutionary War Ghosts of the Carolina Backcountry
EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people won
Asheville police: Detailed tips help crack down on trafficking, OD hotspots
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County continues to rank among North Carolina’s hardest-hit areas for fentanyl-related deaths, and Asheville police say community members remain a key part of efforts to identify drug activity — as long as tips include enough detail to be actionable. According to the...
Aging Resources of WNC Expo Set for August 20
Are you looking for helpful community resources to support yourself or aging loved ones? You are invited to explore the Aging Resources of WNC Expo, an in-person event packed with local experts and valuable information, Thursday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville.
Henderson County Company Expansion
IN HENDERSON COUNTY, ONE OF THE WORLD'S ;LARGEST HEALTH CARE MANUFACTURING COMPANIES PLAN TO EXPAND ITS OPERATIONS AND CREATE MORE JOBS.
Letter: Living in two different Ashevilles
To answer Loretta O’Hanlon’s letter about being safe in Asheville [“Downtown Doesn’t Feel Scary,” May 20, Xpress] — forget it. I’ve lived here 32 years as of this June, and the last 18 years on my own, and so I have to rely on Asheville buses or footwork to get my errands done.
