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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The next full moon will come on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and it will be the second in a run of four consecutive supermoons. It's called the Beaver Moon and will be the closest full moon of the year, coming within 221,818 miles of Earth. The...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Four people were arrested after deputies said they were involved in an armed robbery at an Ingles store in Buncombe County. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said the armed robbery happened at the Ingles on Sand Hill Road in the Candler community on October 20. According to reports,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse will provide free lunches to federal employees affected by the U.S. government shutdown beginning Monday, Nov. 3. The meals will be available daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at five locations across North Carolina until the...

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse started serving free lunches to federal employees affected by the government shutdown at five North Carolina locations today. Meals will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day until the shutdown ends. All federal employees who haven't...

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — A mountain nonprofit organization created a new initiative for those in need of food amid the ongoing government shutdown. "Hardcore for Humanity" was founded in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit last September. This month, the organization started an emergency initiative...

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Millions of low-income Americans are losing access to benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as the government shutdown continues. "For families that had benefits in October, if they had any left, they are still able to use those benefits, but nobody is getting new...

MILLS RIVER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — MANNA FoodBank has relocated to a facility in Mills River, a move accelerated by the devastation Tropical Storm Helene caused at its former location along the Swannanoa River. The organization had been in the process of purchasing the Mills River property before the storm...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An Asheville-based nonprofit organization is working to fight hunger with free food pantries and benefit cards as the government shutdown continues. BeLoved Asheville announced via social media the locations of its new street pantries, as well as the group's new "EAT Cards," similar to EBT.

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. —Tucked along the rolling hills of Waynesville, Green Hill Cemetery holds more than a century of mountain history and one enduring urban legend. Locals still tell the story that Curtis G. Logan, an undertaker turned automobile dealer, was buried inside his car after his death in 1936. The tale has...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Holiday shopping poses some unique challenges each December. The “perfect gift” can be elusive, particularly when shopping for loved ones who seemingly have it all. When confronted with such conundrums, holiday shoppers are urged to keep a familiar and reliable option in mind to save...