Asheville and Haywood Co. shelters open as cold air moves in
(WLOS) — Shelters are opening up their doors as a cold air mass settles Sunday, Dec. 14, causing wind chills to fall below zero in the mountains. Haywood Pathways Center's Cold Grace Shelter will be open and is located at 179 Hemlock Street in Waynesville. Haywood Pathways Center's regular...
Haywood Co. officials advise precautions to protect against freezing temperatures
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina has been and will remain in extreme cold as the week begins. The extreme cold means that there are higher possibilities of potential power outages, busted water pipes, and fires related to trying to stay warm. News 13 spoke with Haywood...
‘The price of freedom’: Fallen veterans honored at wreath laying ceremony
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Across the nation, wreaths were laid on the graves of veterans at over 5,600 cemeteries, with Black Mountain being one of those sites. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that honors the legacy and sacrifice of the men and women who served. News...
Tombstone Tales: Flat Rock’s Slaves and Freedmen Memorial
FLAT ROCK, N.C. (828newsNOW.com) – Beneath a quiet stand of trees near Flat Rock’s oldest Episcopal church, a granite cross rises above a hillside of small white markers. It is one of the few memorials dedicated to enslaved and freed African Americans in Western North Carolina. The Slaves...
15 Italian Gems In North Carolina Where Walk-Ins Are Welcome (Until The Rush Hits)
North Carolina might be famous for barbecue and sweet tea, but hidden throughout the state are authentic Italian restaurants that serve up incredible pasta, pizza, and more. These local favorites welcome walk-ins with open arms, making it easy to satisfy your cravings without planning weeks ahead. However, timing is...
Cold shelters open amid freezing temperatures in the Upstate
(WSPA) – With freezing temperature arriving soon, many cold weather shelters are opening their doors in preparation. Here are shelters open in the Upstate during the current freeze: Spartanburg County: Greenville County: Anderson County: Cherokee County: Buncombe County:
This Legendary North Carolina Bar Is Also A Music Venue, A Vintage Market, And...
Start with three friends who share a passion for vintage, rock and roll, and eclectic decor, add one former pawn shop, wedding bells, and a liquor license, and you've got yourself a recipe for a legendary business. Co-owners Mary Kelly and Christi and Simon Whiteley opened Fleetwood's, a West Asheville...
Warren Haynes Christmas Jam returns to Asheville post-Helene, boosting economy
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The 33rd annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam returned to Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville after being paused last year due to Helene. This year, the event raised money for the Asheville Habitat Humanity and BeLoved Asheville. Locals and tourists alike turned out for the big...
Understanding cold weather alerts as arctic air arrives
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Cold weather alerts are being issued across parts of the United States as confidence grows that Arctic air will bring dangerously cold conditions to much of the country. These alerts from the National Weather Service help communicate increasing levels of cold-related risk and give people time...
Arctic front brings bitter cold, wind to Asheville area
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina experienced a sharp swing in temperatures over the weekend as an arctic cold front swept through the region, bringing bitter cold, gusty winds and light snow to the mountains. Temperatures dropped from around 60 degrees Saturday afternoon to 29 degrees by early...

















