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Hurricane Helene did a number on the five counties that make North Carolina the second-largest Christmas tree producing state. But today, there is already a sense of optimism from local farmers.

BREVARD, N.C. (WLOS) — Fun, a little funky, and definitely festive, that’s the holiday vibe inside one of the region’s most unique seasonal attractions. The Transylvania Heritage Museum in Brevard is home to one of the few Christmas museums in this part of the country, known as the Aluminum Tree & Ornament Museum and...

Whether you don’t feel like cooking after a long day of making merry or don’t celebrate Christmas at all, it can be hard to find somewhere to go out to eat on Christmas Day. Here’s a handful of local spots that told the Times-News they’ll be keeping their doors open. Know a good place open for the holidays that you...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A man is facing felony charges after a search led to the discovery of a false check. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 27-year-old Joshua Mark Cline, of Marion, with:. Larceny of a chose in Action - felony. Forgery of an instrument -...

This story has been updated to add new information. HENDERSONVILLE – A pedestrian is dead after a traffic accident last week in South Hendersonville. Jennifer Lynn Summey, 48, of Hendersonville, was hit by a vehicle shortly before 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 on Spartanburg Highway, near the intersection of Nelson Street,...

Andy Kennedy reached a major milestone as UAB wrapped up non-conference play with a blowout win over UNC Asheville on Sunday inside Bartow Arena.

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — The winter solstice occurred on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10:03 a.m., marking the shortest day of the year and the first official day of winter. To celebrate, musicians, storytellers, and community members held "A Swannanoa Solstice" at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. News...

15 year old Dacolby McGee from Mountain Heritage High School will be having his first book signing on the 3rd of January 2026 for his Book THE NONBELIEVER. Dacolby is a Local author. He is partnering up with the Freedom Life Center and all proceeds will go to the Program. The book signing will be held in the Meeting...

LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. (WLOS) — Lake Junaluska hosted a special Christmas-themed brunch on Sunday, Dec. 21, at York Dining Commons. The event had not just holiday-themed food but also a festive gift for everyone. Emily Hagerman, food and beverage manager at York Dining Commons, spoke with News 13 about...