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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Comedian Leanne Morgan visited Asheville over the weekend for four shows she held at the Harrah's Cherokee Center, bringing an economic boost with her. "Attendees from large entertainment events bring net new dollars into our community’s local businesses. Major entertainment facilities and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Long before satellites tracked storms and meteorologists modeled jet streams, people turned to nature for weather forecasts. From the way squirrels gathered nuts to the thickness of onion skins, folklore has long promised clues to the severity of the coming winter. Some of these...

Request for Proposals (RFP) Downtown Asheville Parks Winter Lighting Installation: Pritchard Park, Pack Square Plaza, and Triangle Park. The Asheville Downtown Improvement District and the Asheville Downtown Association are seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the design, installation, maintenance, and...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — From water system improvements to a temporary bridge, Asheville city council members considered several Helene recovery-related agenda items during their Aug. 26, 2025, meeting. Here's a breakdown of the items and projects approved by city leaders:. Engineering Design Services for North Fork...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The 2025-2026 U.S. Winter Weather Forecast from the 2026 Old Farmer's Almanac was released on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. While much of the country is forecast to experience a mild winter, the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts Asheville and the southern Appalachians will experience colder...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hydrate Medical is expanding its services to offer ketamine therapy one day a week, according to a news release. Ketamine therapy will be administered by Keith Parris, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, every Tuesday. "Hurricane anniversaries often bring a resurgence of emotional distress,...

Bobby White, of Asheville, won a $1 million top prize from a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket, marking his second major lottery win, officials with the N.C. Education Lottery announced on Thursday.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Friday, Aug. 29, the 79th annual North Carolina Apple Festival kicks off in downtown Hendersonville, just under a month away from the one-year mark of when Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. Henderson County apple growers were heavily impacted by the storm, as many...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville Oktoberfest, the annual Bavarian celebration of beer and cheer, will return to downtown Asheville with free admission for all. The Asheville Downtown Association event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4 in Pack Square Park. All the Oktoberfest fare scheduled...

Asheville’s Municipal Golf Course is one step closer to getting back up to par. The front nine holes sit on the Swannanoa River flood plain and were completely submerged by Hurricane Helene. Only three bunkers and eight greens and fairways on the back nine survived the floodwaters. Most of...