Customers push back against steep rate hikes as Duke Energy reports high profits
Under the proposal, residential rates for Duke Energy Carolinas customers would increase nearly 12%, and by more than 14% for Duke Energy Progress customers. This is what Duke is proposing:. Residential rates for DEC customers would increase 11.9% in 2027 and 4% in 2028. Residential rates for DEP customers would...
Movies and TV shows casting in Asheville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Let’s Eat at Wildwood Still in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, NC (WSPA)- It boasts it has one of the best views in all of Asheville and nearly the largest bourbon collection in the city. Wildwood Still is an Asian fusion restaurant bringing Asian cuisine to the approachable, average diner. The restaurant is located on top of the Oxy Hotel and opened Sept 11, 2024,...
Rural areas in NC hit hardest by healthcare access issues amid Medicaid funding concerns
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The debate over healthcare costs is not limited to Washington state leaders, and healthcare providers say decisions being made now could shape access and affordability for North Carolinians for years to come. As Congress considers the future of Affordable Care Act subsidies and states...
Doctor stole disaster aid from Helene victims in NC, cops say. He’s sentenced
A Florida doctor posing as a Helene disaster relief volunteer has pleaded guilty to stealing supplies intended for storm victims in North Carolina, according to prosecutors. Mark Anthony Smith, 56, took camping stoves, sleeping bags, heaters, propane tanks, and generators, then sold them to pawn shops for a profit,...
Christmas countdown: Holiday events calendar
Ongoing• Winter Lights Festival: This annual event runs through Jan. 4 at The N.C. Arboretum in Asheville. Winter Lights is an open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights. Giant woodland troll sightings are anticipated at this year’s Winter Lights. Tickets sold per vehicle. Visit...
NC man sentenced for drug trafficking, weapons offenses
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – A North Carolina man will spend a minimum of five years in state prison after he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and other charges. The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office said Delveto Michael Mitchel, 44, pleaded guilty to trafficking in opium or heroin, possession of a firearm by...
At public hearing, four hospital systems make their pitch for Buncombe County expansion
Representatives from four hospital systems that want to expand in Buncombe County made their case to residents Tuesday in a public hearing at A-B Tech’s Ferguson Auditorium. Mission Hospital, AdventHealth, Novant Health and UNC Health West Medical Center are all competing to add as many as 129 beds to their new or...
Country Music’s Asheville Origins
Listen as the pages of the magazine come to life in the. Storytellers podcast showcasing the voices of Our State writers. Each podcast episode features a writer reading their column aloud, allowing each distinct voice to shine. Click below to listen to Brad read his column aloud. Heat and pressure....
Firefighters battle blaze on Gashes Creek Road in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Firefighter response to a possible structure fire was seen on Gashes Creek Road in Asheville around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17. There was a large presence of fire trucks and firefighters at the scene. No details have been released at this time. News 13...
