Cyclosporiasis outbreak changes shopping habits as North Carolina cases climb above 700
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As North Carolina's cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to grow, many shoppers are changing what they buy — and where they buy it. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reported 718 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Tuesday, an increase of 157 cases in just one week.
Rare tornado hits NC mountains in Madison County
An EF-0 tornado caused damage in Madison County, according to the National Weather Service.
Asheville’s Restaurants Are Booked Solid. The People Cooking Your Food Increasingly Can’t Afford to...
Asheville, North Carolina has built one of the most disproportionately impressive restaurant scenes of any...
Sunny weather to come to an end soon in Western NC as storms move...
Following days of inclement weather in the Western North Carolina region , the Asheville area is seeing some rest from rain and thunderstorms ― but it won't last. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for parts of North Carolina earlier this week, as heavy rain and thunderstorms rolled through the state.
Man sentenced after multi-day crime spree across Buncombe County
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office reports a man was sentenced in connection with a multi-day crime spree in February. Bryan George Coleman, 51, plead guilty to nine felony charges which were consolidated for judgement into one count of first-degree burglary. He was se
Tornado hit western NC during severe storms, National Weather Service confirms
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado was present amid severe weather in western North Carolina on Tuesday, July 28. On Thursday, July 30, the NWS issued a preliminary statement indicating an EF0 tornado in Madison County with estimated peak winds of 80 mph.
A-B Tech wins $29 million federal grant for WNC Futures Factory
A-B Tech has landed a $29.2 million disaster recovery grant from the Economic Development Administration to build a manufacturing and workforce training center in Asheville. The proposed WNC Futures Factory is an ambitious 70,000 square-foot facility that aims to create thousands of new jobs, attract new companies to t
Hendersonville Water to Undergo Repairs Affecting Some Customers on July 30th
A contractor is scheduled to make water system repairs near Brooklyn Avenue and East and West Gilbert streets in Hendersonville on Thursday, July 30. The work window runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. About 45 customers are expected to be affected by the repair work. Residents in the area...
Things to do in Asheville and WNC: July 31-Aug. 2
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The first weekend of August brings traditional music and dance, outdoor programs, family-friendly theater, garden tours, festivals and live music to Asheville and communities across Western North Carolina. Events planned July 31-Aug. 2 include the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, World R
These Are The 10 North Carolina Restaurants That Are Changing The Food Scene
North Carolina has always had a serious relationship with food, but lately, something exciting has been cooking. So what happens when tradition meets bold new ideas? The answer can be found in a new wave of restaurants that are rewriting the rules, one unforgettable dish at a time. These places...
