Nearly 2 years after Helene, a new bridge restores a Henderson County community
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — For nearly two years, a group of Henderson County families has struggled to get home. Twelve families living along Jane Way Drive lost their only connection to the main road when Helene washed away their bridge. The storm left behind more than just debris....
Four families gifted homes in Habitat for Humanity’s ‘New Heights Neighborhood’
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity gathered on Sept. 3 to celebrate four local families achieving homeownership. This comes as the area has noticed an increased need for affordable housing. The four families were honored with a dedication and key-passing ceremony to celebrate their new homes i
Asheville’s St. Joseph’s Hospital comes down, but memories remain
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A bit of St. Joseph’s remains at Mission Hospital. Four large stained-glass panels depicting mountain scenes now hang in the chapel in the North (K) Tower. Across Biltmore Avenue, heavy equipment is working through the last portions of the old hospital, leaving piles of concrete and debri
Arrest made in break-in at NASCAR driver Dave Marcis’ home: authorities
ARDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — A person has been arrested after a break-in at the Arden home of NASCAR driver Dave Marcis, authorities confirmed. A spokesperson for the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said Friday that an arrest has been made, but authorities have not released the name of the person arrested or any information
Man shot by deputies during arrest in WNC, officials say
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — A deputy-involved shooting is under investigation in Western North Carolina. Thursday night, Madison County deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant on a suspect in Marshall, NC, who was wanted for a federal parole violation and felony fleeing to elude. While deputies were attempting
Lured Market gets eviction reprieve as judge leaves open combining suits
RUTHERFORDTON - Lake Lure business Lured Market and Grill got a reprieve from potential eviction at one of the two properties it rents on Memorial Highway. Lured sued one of its landlords, the Town of Lake Lure, in June, claiming that it was being denied part of what it was entitled to under the lease agreement. For it
WNC Air Museum Plans Four-Day Labor Day Weekend Program
The Western North Carolina Air Museum will open for a four-day Labor Day weekend program Friday, September 4, through Monday, September 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at 1340 E. Gilbert Street in Hendersonville. Admission is free, and the museum will accept donations. Saturday’s program will...
Lawsuit Alleges Mission Hospital Surgery Failures Led to Patient’s Death
Written by Ted Clifford, Asheville Watchdog. At 8:25 a.m. on Sept. 13, 2024, Noe Serrano Hernandez was put under anesthesia for a routine foot surgery at Mission Hospital. Over the next 51 minutes, the 64-year-old’s vital signs would steadily weaken while the nurse anesthetist supervising his care did not intervene unt
Zip Trip: History of Hendersonville
Since the beginning of its history, the city of Hendersonville has been a tourist attraction. However, getting to the area was a challenge pre-railroad time.
Mission Hospital files request for 10 additional newborn beds
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Mission Health has submitted a certificate of need application to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for the development of 10 new neonatal beds at Mission Hospital in Asheville. The project, filed by MH Mission Hospital LLLP, is projected to cost $25.9...
