Mission Hospital to hire 200 staff in 100 days amid union pressure, community concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — HCA Healthcare's Mission Hospital wants to hire 200 new employees before the end of the year, according to an August email from CEO Greg Lowe:. As I've conducted listening sessions across the hospital over the last several months, the most common thing you all have wanted to know more about...
After nearly 100 days, baby graduates from NICU at Mission Hospital
A baby is home with his parents after spending 98 days in Mission Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
After Helene, no one could call for help so officials, cell providers are making...
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — After Hurricane Helene’s wind and rain, there was something else — the quiet. Phones stopped ringing and texts wouldn’t send. Many families, first responders and neighbors were suddenly cut off from the world. "Not only were they sitting without power, but we...
Dog found safe after running away from single-vehicle wreck in Black Mountain
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: The dog was found and is safely back with its owners, according to a 4 p.m. update from Broad River Fire and Rescue. First responders in Black Mountain asked the public to help find a dog that ran away after the car it was riding in was involved in a crash on Tuesday morning.
Deputies seek help identifying suspect in car break-ins
The council discussed putting a temporary pause on applications for some of the county's larger housing developments. The ordinances were approved as the council is taking steps to address homelessness in the county. Spartanburg officials give initial approval to major downtown development. Updated: 28 minutes ago....
PHOTO GALLERY: Hendersonville has bushels of fun at NC Apple Festival
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The NC Apple Festival returned this weekend for the 79th annual autumnal celebration of all things apple. For more information about the NC Apple Festival, read our story here. Check out our photo gallery of the 79th NC Apple Festival below:. Groups highlight Mission nurses’...
Canton celebrates 117th Labor Day festival with parade and community events
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — What's believed to be the longest, continuous Labor Day celebration was in full swing this morning in Canton. "It's a tradition for our family. We always come out to the Labor Day Parade," said Jessica Igwe, parade watcher. The 117th Canton Labor Day Festival kicked...
Plywood maker requests modified permit to incinerate wood waste
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corporation - Columbia Carolina Division, a plywood manufacturing facility in McDowell County. The modification would allow Columbia...
Piccolina gets set to serve Italian sandwiches, pizza and more in the upper RAD
To realize their big dream, Elana and Nate Pearlman went small. Their soon-to-open restaurant, Piccolina, occupies just 800 square feet, split equally between the kitchen and dining room. When it launches later this month with a menu devoted to Italian sandwiches, Neapolitan-style pizza and desserts, Piccolina will...
Man accused of stabbing tourist with hypodermic needle arrested again
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A man who was arrested last year for reportedly stabbing a tourist with a hypodermic needle has been arrested again. According to arrest records, Asheville police arrested Julien Bryan McArthur, 30, on Aug. 31. He was charged for a probation violation and is being held without bond.
