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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — On a June night in 1890, a freight train barreled down the steep Saluda Grade at more than 70 miles per hour. The brakes failed. Within minutes, the train jumped the tracks and slammed into a chestnut oak, killing three crewmen and injuring several others. Among...

[Regarding “Public Safety Committee Advances Restricted Areas for Panhandling,” Aug. 1, Xpress:]. I agree with restricting panhandling in Asheville, especially on the side of roads and at stoplights! It is distracting and dangerous to have people approaching motor vehicles. In my opinion, a more efficient and...

Weeks after a bitter dispute over a Democratic gala laid bare divisions in Western North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, the field is shifting again. Moe Davis, who joined other candidates in protesting the event’s handling and was first to enter the race back in May, said in a Facebook post late on the...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Former North Carolina Governor and now Senate candidate Roy Cooper got an up-close look at the Helene recovery of one of the hardest-hit towns in Western North Carolina on Thursday, Aug. 21. Cooper toured part of Chimney Rock as the one-year milestone is now...

A delegation from parts of Western North Carolina hit hard by flooding from Tropical Storm Helene met last week with local leaders in Kerr County, Texas, which was devastated by severe flash floods July 4 that left 135 people dead, many of them children. Lake Lure Mayor Carol Pritchett, Asheville City Council Member...

OLD FORT, N.C. (WLOS) — After a lengthy closure following damage sustained by Hurricane Helene, the historic Old Fort Train Depot Museum is once again welcoming visitors. The museum is now open on the fourth Sunday of each month from 2-5 p.m. This Sunday, Aug. 24, marks the second open house since the museum reopened.

(WLOS) — Meet Danny!. He is a six-month-old dog who would do great with an energetic family, preferably one with older kids. Danny is both house and leash-trained. He is a sweetheart and is looking for his 'furever' home!. If you are interested in Danny, contact Rusty's Legacy Dog...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — As Asheville flies closer to the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins will host a fly fishing festival to celebrate river recovery in Western North Carolina. RISE: A Fly Fishing Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 8...

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office reports arresting two men wanted in multiple states on identity theft charges. Officials said the North Carolina Highway Patrol conducted a traffic stop and found one of the vehicle’s occupants was a wanted man. Deputies were called...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office reports it is searching for two suspects who stole power washing equipment in June. Deputies said the equipment was located on Celtic Drive in Arden and was stolen using a vehicle on June 23. Anyone with information regarding...