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A Centuries-Old Enigma That Refuses To Be Solved A Centuries-Old Enigma That Refuses To Be Solved (image credits: unsplash) Deep in the heart of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, where ancient peaks pierce the sky, a bizarre phenomenon has been mystifying observers for more than a century. The Brown Mountain lights are purported ghost lights ... Read more The post The North Carolina...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — June may be Pride Month, but Asheville Pride festivals have been traditionally held in the fall. That is, until this summer. June 26-28, 2026 marks the debut of AVL Stonewall Fest, a new Pride Month festival. Stonewall Fest is a return to a tradition Asheville...

Crosses and Flags memorial for veterans in Henderson. The annual memorial for veterans from Henderson County is taking shape at central park, nearly 7,000 crosses will honor veterans.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Police Department has charged a woman in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 20, 2026. Jane Neill Hughes, 68, has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle following an on-scene citation for unsafe movement. According to a...

ARDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — A reported structure fire in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 7, at Jim Campen Trailer Sales prompted westbound lane closures on Airport Road in Arden as emergency crews responded. The Asheville Fire Department reported that crews were dispatched to 14 Airport Road just...

The Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center has announced the appointment of a new director of facilities to oversee the upkeep of all buildings, properties and infrastructure of the conference center. Seth Bauman, who formerly served as maintenance manager at Lake Junaluska, has been promoted to the role of director...

May is when North Carolina restaurants start acting like they know your diet is already doomed. Patios wake up, seafood gets bossy, and comfort food starts making very convincing arguments from across the table. A normal dinner plan can turn into a full Tar Heel State food mission fast, especially...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — All Buncombe County libraries will be closed on May 7. According to a news release from the county, the closures are due to a countywide staff training day. The county said in the release that Buncombe County's digital library is always available at buncombenc.gov/library.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A rise in arson cases across Asheville has fire officials calling attention to the issue during Arson Awareness Week. Investigators say some of that spike may be linked to better reporting, but they also point to a growing concern: vacant and damaged buildings left behind after Helene.

By condensing the traditional timeline, UNC hopes to reduce student debt and increase the accessibility. In a major shift for higher education in the Southeast, the University of North Carolina (UNC) System is moving forward with a pilot program to offer accelerated three-year bachelor’s degree programs. The initiative, approved...