People at Work: The woman behind Asheville’s greenways
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — People at Work: Asheville’s Greenway Champion Trades City Hall for New Adventures. For more than a decade, if a new greenway, sidewalk connection or trail project was taking shape in Asheville, chances are Lucy Crown had a hand in it. Now, after more than...
Bells ring for the first time since Helene at All Souls Episcopal Cathedral
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The All Souls Episcopal Cathedral celebrated a special occasion as the bells returned for the first time since Helene. As previously reported, Helene flooded the cathedral in 2024, causing damage inside the building. In September, church leaders announced plans to restore the cathedral. Dean of
Hiking the Fawn Lake Loop, Hooker Falls, and Triple Falls Trails in Dupont State...
Friday I participated in a Pilates class at the Y. It feels good to be active. It was a pretty day so I decided to drive a half an hour from Hendersonville, North Carolina to Dupont State Recreational Forest and hike a couple of trails. The first one was a 1.5 mile loop around Fawn Lake. The lake is small, but gorgeous
Chimney Rock State Park to close June 1-5 after small landslide on main road
CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Chimney Rock State Park will be closed from Monday, June 1, to Friday, June 5, following a small landslide. According to a social media post from the park, recent rainfall caused a small landslide along the park's main road. The park ensures that repairs...
News 13 bids farewell to weekend sports anchor Marvin Parker Jr.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — It's a bittersweet day at News 13 as the station says goodbye to weekend sports anchor and reporter Marvin Parker Jr. Marvin is departing after three years at WLOS News 13, which included anchoring in the studio and reporting from the field. Some of Marvin's...
Wall Street courtyard hosts monthly European-style market
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The merchants of downtown Asheville hosted their monthly Gingko Marketplace. The market is held on the last Saturday of every month through October, featuring local goods, artisans and a great atmosphere for getting out and supporting local businesses. One of the organizers, Rebecca Heckt, says
Late rally comes up short as Drive fall to Tourists, 10-8
GREENVILLE (Greenville Drive) — The Greenville Drive nearly erased a seven-run deficit in the ninth inning Saturday night, but the comeback bid stopped just short in a 10-8 loss to the Asheville Tourists at Fluor Field. Greenville (19-29) trailed by seven entering the bottom of the ninth before sending 10 batters to th
Monchu rescue: Community unites to save dog from floodwaters
FLETCHER, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Thousands of people breathed a sigh of relief this week after Monchu, a local dog swept downriver by swift floodwaters, was rescued after going missing for over 24 hours. The lost pup went viral on social media, where some posts received over 10,000 reactions. No...
Unusually Chilly June Nights Forecast Across the Carolinas and Southeast With Asheville Dropping to...
CHARLOTTE, NC — An unseasonably cold air mass is set to deliver remarkably chilly overnight temperatures across the Carolinas, Tennessee, and the broader Southeast region next week, with Wednesday morning low temperatures forecast to drop into the mid 40s to mid 50s across a wide swath of the region that would normally
Brevard Brings Community Together for America’s 250th Celebration
Heart of Brevard will host a two-day celebration marking the nation’s 250th anniversary on Independence Day Weekend. Festivities begin Friday, July 3, at 5 p.m. along East Main Street with an evening street festival featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors and a beer garden. On Saturday, programming ramps up at
