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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As cancer rates rise among firefighters, advocates in Buncombe County are amplifying calls for more affordable screening. Research shows that firefighters have an increased risk of getting cancer and one type in particular is esophageal cancer. “Esophageal cancer is very aggressive and very...

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Organizers in Yancey County held their final Yancey Disaster Recovery Fair on Thursday, Sept. 11, where residents were connected with resources needed for rebuilding and recovering after Helene. The resource fair was held at the Pensacola Free Will Baptist Church. “There are businesses...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The River Arts District will mark the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene with a district-wide open studio event. The Asheville arts sector will host RAD Resilience from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12. What to expect at RAD Resilience. While RAD Resilience...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — One year after Hurricane Helene reshaped lives and landscapes across Western North Carolina, the River Arts District (RAD) in Asheville is marking the anniversary with RAD Resilience—a powerful community-wide art event centered on healing, creativity, and collective strength. The...

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HENDERSONVILLE – Two Hendersonville hospitals are in the running to receive the go-ahead from the state to buy a set of heart care equipment. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ 2025 State Medical Facilities Plan found that there was a need in Henderson County for one unit of cardiac...

"It will be a symbol of resilience, unity, and the incredible power of partnership," Mayor Carol Pritchett said.

North Carolina's mountains bore two minor earthquakes this week following a seismically active August. A 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck Transylvania County at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday. It was detected less than 2.5 miles away from Rosman. It was the fifth earthquake in the county, which is south of Asheville, within...

Inspired by the bravery and sacrifices of first responders on September 11, 2001, Asheville’s Workout Anytime hosted its Memorial Stair Climb this week. The event challenges participants to climb 2,071 steps — the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs — mirroring the height of the World Trade Center.

SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — The longtime Asheville nonprofit Hearts with Hands has continued steady work to help our community recover since Helene. In this week’s WNC Heroes, we visited the Swannanoa warehouse to discuss what the last year has looked like for them. The Christian nonprofit started back...