Months after Hurricane Helene, this mountain town is on the rebound
From breweries, to the Blue Ridge Mountains, to the Biltmore Estate – Asheville, North Carolina has a bit of something for every traveler. Months after the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, CNN’s Coy Wire visits the mountain town – on two wheels – to witness Asheville’s recovery firsthand.Check out CNN’s...
Battery Park Book Exchange celebrates Wine Spectator award
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar has received Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence, recognizing its exceptional wine program. The honor places the Grove Arcade venue among just 11 Asheville restaurants awarded this distinction. The Award of Excellence is part of Wine...
Construction begins on first new retirement community in WNC in over two decades
Site work is set to begin this week on Legacy at Mills River, a 216-unit retirement development billed as Western North Carolina’s first newly constructed Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in more than 25 years. The project, led by Raleigh-based Retirement Living Associates and co-developed by Liberty...
2 cyclists die in crash involving dump truck, Highway Patrol reports
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Two cyclists are dead following a crash involving a dump truck that happened on July 1 in Madison County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Lt. Joshua Dowdle told News 13 the accident happened on N.C. 251. "Yesterday at 6:42 p.m., a...
Upstate and WNC Independence Day events
Fourth of July is just around the corner, and events are planned throughout the Upstate and Western North Carolina. Events are set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Madison County crash involving dump truck and bicyclists closes road for over three hours
MADISON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — NC-251 near Panhandle Road in Madison County was closed for over three hours in both directions because of a crash involving a dump truck and two bicyclists. Multiple emergency vehicles and personnel went to the site including a tow truck. NC-251 near Marshall reopened...
WNC summer swimming safety tips after Helene
Scorching temperatures and holiday weekends in the mountains mean it's time for folks to head to local swimming holes across Western North Carolina. Safety is top of mind as Helene debris and water clean-ups are still underway across the region and the waters of most of the region's rivers, lakes and creeks have...
Black Mountain enlists citizens to assist with disaster preparedness
A new program designed to equip local first responders with crucial resources in the event of a disaster will rely on a crew of volunteer citizens. The Black Mountain Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which reports to the Black Mountain Fire Department, will train and coordinate residents to assist in defined...
Asheville Rides Transit to resume full schedule on July 1 after staffing challenges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville Rides Transit (ART) will resume their full schedule on Tuesday, July 1. The routes were previously closed due to staffing issues. These routes either had detours or longer wait times between service. The city said the shortage of drivers was partially due to Hurricane...
Mother pleads guilty to second-degree murder in toddler’s death at Asheville hotel
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A Gastonia woman pleaded guilty in Buncombe County Superior Court on Monday to multiple charges related to a child's death. Chantarica Nasha Matthews, 32, entered a guilty plea to charges of the following:. Second-degree murder. Felony concealing and/or failing to report the death of a...