Stein highlights western NC nonprofit that’s been rebuilding homes damaged by Helene
In 2025, Stein deployed more than $16 million in grants to nonprofit volunteer organizations.
North Carolina Weather Alert: Snow Chances Increase in Raleigh as Arctic Cold Front Moves...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina –A surge of arctic air is expected to push into North Carolina late January into early February, setting the stage for colder-than-normal temperatures and increasing chances for snow...
Enter the Earth: Linking Madagascar and Tucson
Enter the Earth is one of the largest direct importers of Madagascan rocks, minerals, and fossils in the USA. We began as a retail store in downtown Asheville in 2002 and then expanded to wholesale in 2004. While our main warehouse is still in North Carolina, we opened our second location in Tucson, Arizona, in 2020....
Western NC baker balances business and motherhood from her kitchen
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Balancing work life and home life is hard. It's even harder when you work from home. So, when Rachael Petty opened Fred and Biscuits Bakery out of her home kitchen in 2023, she endeavored to find out what it would take. Known for her gluten-free and vegan baked goods, Petty does it all...
5th NC measles case reported; borders SC county with largest US outbreak
RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. (WSPA) – A fifth measles case has now been reported in North Carolina since late December. According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the latest case was in Rutherford County, which borders the South Carolina county with the largest U.S. outbreak of measles.
Looking ahead: Mayor Esther Manheimer stresses economic growth and community investment in 2026
Editor’s note: Xpress reached out to all seven members of Asheville City Council at the end of 2025. We are sharing individual responses from participating members over the next week. All answers were submitted in December. Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer speaks with Xpress about lessons learned from 2025 and...
UNC Health Pardee breaks ground on new Hendersonville medical office
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UNC Health Pardee held a groundbreaking for the hospital's new medical office building in Hendersonville, expanding access to healthcare services for the community. The new facility will be located at 1500 Spartanburg Highway and will span approximately 40,000 square feet. The office...
Major road updates to impact Asheville traffic, drivers to wait longer for relief
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Transportation officials shared updates on major road projects that will impact traffic across Asheville. The biggest takeaway is that drivers will have to wait a bit longer for relief. Nathan Moneyham with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) says the Interstate 26...
Dakisha “DK” Wesley Sworn In as New City Manager of Asheville
Asheville has welcomed a new city manager, Dakisha “DK” Wesley, who was sworn in on Thursday in a ceremony attended by many of her supporters. Wesley steps into the role at a critical time for the city, following the retirement of Debra Campbell in December 2025. Wesley, who...
UPDATE: Two collisions shut down all westbound lanes of I-26 near Long Shoals Road
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Two collisions on the morning of Jan. 10 closed down all westbound lanes of Interstate 26 West. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the first collision occurred at around 4:37 a.m. when a tractor-trailer west near Exit 37 lost control and ran off the road to the right.
