Nonprofits provide vital resources to keep locals warm during winter months
Cruso, N.C. — As western North Carolina heads into another Code Purple night, Blue Collar Relief, a nonprofit formed because of Helene, continues to serve people in need, giving out items to help people stay warm through the winter months. Chris Grigg, a volunteer with the organization, says he...
Holiday spirit blossoms at the Grove Arcade’s Tree Lighting Block Party
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The community came together festively, finding healing over a year after Helene at the third annual Grove Arcade Tree Lighting Block Party. Inside the Grove Arcade, local vendors were shoulder to shoulder, and families were sharing a few laughs. The arcade was festively decorated with...
Ethan Hawke is a shooting star in Broadway biopic ‘Blue Moon’ – 828reviewsNOW
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Richard Linklater, director of character-driven, dialogue-heavy dramas like “Boyhood” and “Before Sunrise” and charming hang-out comedies like “Dazed and Confused” and “Hit Man,” is back with a film combining both disciplines. “Blue Moon,” a biographical drama about famed Broadway...
Elevator upgrades set to begin at Haywood County parking deck in Waynesville on Dec....
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Work will begin on Dec. 1 at the Haywood County parking deck as it receives elevator upgrades. According to a news release from the Haywood County Public Information Officer, contractors will be on-site at the Haywood County parking deck located at 143 Banner Avenue in Waynesville to begin...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Puppies Up for Adoption in Marshall, NC
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around marshall..
Struggling with Compassion: The Unhoused Neighbor Dilemma
In a recent Reddit post, a user shared their experience with a new neighbor - a man living unhoused, who has set up his shelter on city property adjacent to the user's yard. The user, while expressing empathy for the man's struggles with mental illness and addiction, also voiced concerns about the situation,...
Does Anyone Else Not Want to Live in a Retirement Community City?
There's a growing concern among some residents about the increasing number of retirees settling in Asheville. This concern was voiced by a 39-year-old resident who expressed his worries about the so-called 'boomer vampires' buying up properties, especially after Hurricane Helene. While he doesn't harbor any ill...
Are You Satisfied with Your Decision to Leave Asheville After the Hurricane? Where Are...
This article delves into the experiences of individuals who decided to leave Asheville following the hurricane. Their reasons for leaving, their current locations, and their reflections on their decisions are explored. The discussion provides insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by these individuals,...
WNC faces consecutive Code Purple nights; shelters open for those in need
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina has experienced its third straight night of Code Purple weather alerts with two more Code Purple nights issued for Monday, Dec. 1 and Tuesday, Dec. 2. Women can access Safe Shelter at 27 Balm Grove Avenue or Transformation Village at 30 Olin...
Haywood County deputies seek to help elk with swing tangled in antlers
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Deputies with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office said they have been made aware of an elk with a swing tangled in its antlers. Deputies reported the elk on Facebook around 7 p.m. on Sunday. “Our team has been in contact with NC Wildlife,”...

















