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TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Two rock climbers are safe after spending an unplanned night stranded on Looking Glass Rock in Transylvania County. Rescue crews were called just before 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, after the climbers got stuck about 200 feet up the cliff, according to a Transylvania County Rescue Squad...

Artist’s unique creatures to make U.S. debut at The North Carolina Arboretum There are a lot of strange creatures in the Smoky Mountains. Some of them are real – we’re looking at you Hellbender salamander – and others are rumored – we’d look at you feral people if we could see you. But a Danish artist is bringing...

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Local bluegrass outfit The JackTown Ramblers are heading to Jack of the Wood for their 500th performance this weekend. The bluegrass band will take to the stage from 8:30-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27 at the downtown pub. Tickets are $10 at the door. One member...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Looking for plans after the holidays? Check out our list of events this weekend, from a holiday tiki pop-up to family-friendly fun. Trolls: A Field Study and Winter Lights – North Carolina Arboretum. Get a good look at all 12 of Thomas Dambo’s troll...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville made history on Christmas Eve, setting a new record high of 75 degrees and breaking the previous record of 71 degrees. While the mild weather is perfect for holiday gatherings and outdoor activities, enjoy it while it lasts as a dramatic arctic blast is on the way next week.

BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC — Warm temperatures across western North Carolina prompted many people to spend their Christmas Eve out on the golf course. Golfers like Don Segal said the conditions made it impossible to stay away. “You can’t pass a day like this up, and it’s great that the...

OLD FORT, N.C. — Many western North Carolina communities will soon see support from state funding for drinking water and wastewater resiliency improvements. Amy Davis is busy filling Christmas family boxes with things like turkey, ham and chili. “This year a lot of people are able to cook for...

A Spruce Pine man is facing felony charges following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. Detectives with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office have charged 27-year-old Nicholas Gregory Pendley of Spruce Pine with felony larceny of a motor vehicle. Authorities say Pendley was denied bond because he was already out...