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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A person was airlifted to a hospital Sunday after falling roughly 35 to 40 feet at a waterfall on private property in the Broad River area, according to local emergency officials. Broad River Fire & Rescue said crews were dispatched around 6 p.m. for reports...

After years of raising six kids, enduring a painful divorce a decade ago and then working two or more jobs for years, Kim Pierce had a plan. On June 18, 2024, she finalized the sale of the large family home in Haw Creek where she and her ex had raised their brood. With the proceeds and other money she’d squirreled...

Astros No. 26 prospect Bryce Mayer strikes out Caleb Lomavita en route to six strikeouts in three scoreless innings for High-A Asheville.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WDHN)—The Dothan United Dragons were on the road taking on Asheville City SC, in a game that would determine who gets sole possession of first place in the USL League Two South Central Division. After averaging three goals per game coming into the matchup, it didn’t take long for Asheville to find...

BURNSVILLE — Growing up in the small community of Burnsville, North Carolina, Sergeant Major (SGM) Tameka E. Horne always aspired to become a woman of impact and leadership. With 26 years of service in the United States Army, she has consistently acknowledged the mentors who shaped her career and the strong...

The story about people who planted bamboo tickled me. Thirty years ago, despite people warning, “Don’t plant that damn cane!” I planted bamboo in my backyard. It’s so beautiful, so graceful, so green in winter … and relentless in spreading its roots!. I’ve been battling...

Asheville FM Live Music Sessions –Thursday, June 19th, 2025. Musical Guest – SCENIC RADIO – Recorded live from the 103.3 AshevilleFM studio. AshevilleFM 103.3 with support from Arts AVL, Buncombe County, and North Carolina Arts Council. just hit play on the audio track below… and turn it...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After being canceled last year due to Hurricane Helene, Asheville's VeganFest made its return this morning. VeganFest kicked off its festivities from noon until 5 p.m. at Pack Square Park. The free event highlights the benefits that come from a plant-based lifestyle. "Our goal is...

BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — Today community members in Brevard gathered to celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is recognized as the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrations for the holiday have been happening for over 150 years although the day was not officially recognized as a holiday until...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Through COVID-19, Tropical Storm Fred, and Hurricane Helene, flexibility has been the name of the game for Smoky Mountain River Ranch, a Haywood County farm sitting on 95 acres alongside the Pigeon River. “My husband and I, when we bought this farm, it was...