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Henderson County families seeking permission for a student to attend school in another district must submit a release request by noon Thursday, Aug. 6, for consideration at the Aug. 10 Henderson County Board of Public Education meeting. The deadline applies to requests for release from Henderson County Public Schools,

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Veterans, service members and their families can now find local support and assistance through the new 828newsNOW Veterans Guide. The online guide brings together resources serving veterans, military families and caregivers across Asheville and Western North Carolina. It is designed to pr

Millions don't have flood insurance "when they really should," an expert said.

I’m not saying a new Sheetz gas station is going to win the Pritzker Architectural Prize or become a cherished icon of Tunnel Road’s, ahem, skyline. But it sure would beat the current Mountaineer Inn. If you haven’t noticed, the run-down motor court, not to mention its offensive giant hillbilly sign out front, has beco

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Family and friends gathered Sunday to honor the life of 22-year-old Lamarius Jones, one of two men killed in the July 19 shooting outside Dalton's Distillery in Asheville's South Slope. Jones' viewing was held Sunday, Aug. 2, at Avery's Memorial Chapel, where loved ones remembered...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville has been selected as one of 18 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers participating in a national clinical trial studying whether a popular diabetes and weight-loss medication could help treat alcoh

Asheville -- August 2, 2026: The Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Asheville has been selected as one of 18 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers participating in a nationwide clinical trial evaluating whether semaglutide, a medication commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes a

WNC News -- August 2, 2026: A new documentary highlighting the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Burnsville and surrounding Yancey County communities is now streaming on the Angel platform. WNC News -- August 2, 2026: A new documentary highlighting the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Burnsville and surrounding...

FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — Fun, food, and free were all part of Saturday's outdoor fair at a park in Fletcher. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company hosted the event to highlight the importance of protecting and expanding access to outdoor recreation spaces. Trust for Public Land - the organization that collaborated...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — It's less than a month until most kids go back to school, so community agencies are helping them get ready. "My personal belief is children go to school and they shouldn't have to buy school supplies, nor should they have to buy lunch," said retired educator Susan Peele.