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Deadly house fire in WNC turns into murder investigation

Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers has described his town's recent history as something out of the Book of Revelations, and he's not far from the truth. However, despite a run of bad luck, Canton has invested in outdoor spaces and maintained the charming historic Main Street that makes it one of Western North Carolina's most co

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — A family-owned Chimney Rock business is reopening after losing its original location during Hurricane Helene. Chimney Rock Factory Outlet has now moved into the former Harley-Davidson building on Main Street. The store sells souvenirs, sportswear and custom t-shirts printed inside the shop.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville is preparing to launch a long-term effort to replace lead water service lines while also reshaping how it spends federal housing dollars, with officials weighing infrastructure needs against homelessness and housing support programs. The changes come through two major funding so

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — With a shared history rooted in slavery, two families are confronting America’s past — and imagining a better future. Standing at the top of Asheville’s Craggy Pinnacle, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Michael Simril and Spenser Simrill paused to take in the sweeping view. The climb had been a sym

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The final weekend of May brings music festivals, outdoor events, a whiskey festival, community gatherings and family-friendly activities to Asheville and communities across Western North Carolina. Here’s a look at some of the events scheduled for May 29-31. If you only do one thing this w

(WLOS) — The latest U.S. Drought Monitor was released this morning. The data shows that recent rain has improved the drought situation, somewhat, across western North Carolina and the Upstate. However, our area still has a long way to go before the drought ends. Last week's drought monitor showed...

Investigators say West Fork Creek Road blaze was intentionally set to conceal killings SALUDA—The deaths of a man and woman found inside a burned home in the West Fork Creek […]

A Henderson County, North Carolina jury delivered what attorneys believe is the largest personal injury verdict in state history, awarding $101 million in a lawsuit stemming from a fatal retaining wall collapse at a Hajoca plumbing supply facility in 2021. The case later settled confidentially after the verdict. The ac

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Mountain Heritage High School band and chorus programs will pause for one year due to low student participation and interest, according to a Yancey County Schools press release on May 27. Student participation in the high school’s music program has declined steadily over...