‘I feel if Jesus were here, He would be walking with them’ | Leesville...
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. — Supporters and community members gathered in Leesville to welcome Buddhist monks as they continue a peace walk toward Washington. The monks made an overnight stop at Nazareth Methodist Church, where residents came together to learn more about the mission and show their support. Among those...
$800K landslide stabilization assessment at Grovemont begins using FEMA funds
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville geotechnical firm Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) Southeast is moving forward with a nearly $800,000 landslide stabilization assessment contract for nine slides that impacted the Grovemont neighborhood, killing two in 2024 in Swannanoa. ECS Southeast confirmed to News 13 on...
Tavern in Lake Lure seeks community help after Hurricane Helene
LAKE LURE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Fae Nectar, a beloved themed tavern on Memorial Highway in Lake Lure, is struggling to stay open after taking damage from Hurricane Helene. Though roads and much of the town are reopening, owner Tom Halladay says recovery has been slow and expenses have mounted despite loans and local...
Madison County Sheriff’s Office cautions Mars Hill residents about door-to-door sales scam
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Madison County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a potential scam in the Mars Hill area. According to a post on the Madison County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the potential scam involves a door-to-door salesman. The sheriff's office says they have not...
Rain, wind and falling temperatures headed for Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A stalled front and approaching storm systems are expected to bring increasing clouds, periods of heavy rain and strong winds to western North Carolina heading into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Cloud cover is forecast to build Thursday night, with light rain...
Asheville’s development ordinance is ‘broken,’ some say. A major update is planned
ASHEVILLE - The city of Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission will soon play an important role in guiding a major update of land use and development regulations. It comes as city staff and commissioners have called Asheville's nearly 30-year-old Unified Development Ordinance "broken." During the commission's Jan....
Smoke blankets Riverside Drive area in Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Heavy smoke blanketed the area along Riverside Drive on Friday morning, prompting concern from residents and commuters. The smoke appeared to be coming from the Riverside Stump Dump. As of Friday morning, it was not immediately clear whether an active fire was burning at the site.
Local Discussion Groups with a Different Take on Menopause
Menopause is the stuff of comedy routines, dietary supplements, self-help books, and podcasts. But a recent study shows that many women don’t know much about it. According to recent AARP research, more than half the women over age 18 report being in some phase of “the change,” yet stigmas and stereotypes persist...
Thermo Fisher Scientific to phase out Weaverville operations by end of 2026
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Thermo Fisher Scientific confirmed it plans to phase out operations at its Weaverville facility by the end of 2026, a move that could impact jobs at one of Buncombe County's major employers. In a statement, the company said the decision is part of an ongoing...
Friends Hear Desperate Cries From Pipe In North Carolina And End Up Saving A...
What began as a casual stroll through Asheville’s River Arts District in North Carolina quickly became a life-changing moment for Tanner Bornemann and sisters Lauren and Savannah Willingham. As they wandered the colorful streets, a faint, pitiful cry reached their ears. At first, they assumed it was a bird...
