Man charged in Asheville apartment shooting makes 1st court appearance
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man arrested on May 15 for reportedly shooting and injuring two people at an apartment complex in Asheville made his first court appearance on May 18 at the Buncombe County Courthouse. Acesa Jackson, 24, was arrested on May 15 and faces multiple felony charges....
Helene debris heightens wildfire threat as NC Gov. Stein seeks $17M in aid
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly two years after Helene tore through western North Carolina, state leaders say the storm’s aftermath is now fueling another growing threat: wildfire danger. Last Wednesday, N.C. Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Forest Service in Buncombe County to tour a wildfire...
High cost of living forces closure of western N.C. prison
State officials say they will close a prison this summer because the high cost of living in the Buncombe County area has made it too hard to staff. The Craggy Correctional Center is winding down operations and will transfer its 250 male inmates to other state prisons in coming months, the North Carolina Department of A
First Alert Traffic: RV fire shuts down all lanes on I-26E in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Department of Transportation said a vehicle fire has shut down all lanes on part on I-26. The crash took place at 12:21 p.m. on the eastbound side at mile marker 32 near Brevard Road. The Asheville Fire Department said it involves a motor home.
City Opens CDBG-DR Housing Recovery Amendment for Public Comment
The City of Asheville is proposing an amendment to its Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan and inviting residents to provide feedback. The 30-day public comment period will run from May 15 through June 14. The proposed amendment aims to accelerate housing recovery for Asheville hom
NCDOT launches Facebook page for I-26 Connector updates
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Drivers looking for the latest updates on Asheville’s long-awaited Interstate 26 Connector project now have a new place to track construction progress and traffic impacts. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has launched a Facebook page dedicated to the I-26 Connector project,
Mountain movie palaces: Smoky Mountain Cinema, Waynesville, NC
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Smoky Mountain Cinema is an independent, three-screen movie theater tucked in the corner of a Waynesville shopping center. Despite its modest size, the theater is run with a colossal amount of experience. Read more about our latest Mountain Movie Palace below. Where is Smoky Mountain...
Why Strength Training Is Essential for Long-Term Health
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — For years, strength training was associated with competitive athletes or bodybuilders. Today, health professionals increasingly recommend it for people of all ages. From protecting bone health to improving metabolism, strength training plays a major role in maintaining long-term wellness.
Why is preventive eye care so important?
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — May is Healthy Vision Month, and eye care professionals are encouraging people to take preventive steps to protect their sight and detect disease early. Many serious eye conditions, including glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, can develop gradually with few or no ear
Empty Bowls meal raises funds for Flat Rock backpack food program
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A local church in Henderson County is joining the fight against hunger. The Ninth Annual Empty Bowls community meal was held at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock. The community meal benefits the Flat Rock Backpack program that...
