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RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — A new federal grant has been launched, making $40 million available for Helene-damaged commercial districts in western North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein’s office announced. Local governments and nonprofits can apply for this funding through the Commercial District Revitalization (CDR) Program. “The Commercial District Revitalization...

WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA awarded more than $26 million to eliminate flood risks for severely damaged properties in North Carolina. The state will use this funding, administered through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, to buy 75 damaged residential properties in Henderson, Polk and Yancey counties, bringing needed relief to the homeowners. FEMA is acting at the direction of the new Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, who...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A new fire truck rolling through Asheville may look like it's making unusually sharp turns, but local fire officials are asking drivers to give it plenty of space. The Asheville Fire Department's new "Rescue 3" is now in service. It's a tiller truck, meaning it...

An open burn ban remains in effect for Buncombe County and the entire state of North Carolina as of April 6. An April 6 news release from Buncombe County said the region did not receive the amount of rain initially predicted and fire conditions are expected to get worse throughout the week. The county ban applies to all open burning within 100 feet of a structure. The...

Once the investigation is complete, officers will consult with the Buncombe County district attorney’s office regarding charges.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — It's not every day that your home comes with unexpected guests, especially ones with fur and claws. A Buncombe County family got quite the surprise after hearing strange noises coming from beneath their back deck. At first, they didn't think it was wildlife at...

Over 200 community members gathered inside the Owen Middle School gymnasium on March 30 to share their ideas on the plans for Charles D. Owen Park in Swannanoa, which has remained closed since Tropical Storm Helene devastated the area nearly 19 months ago. Previously, the park offered two fishing lakes,...

MARION, S.C. (WBTV) - A 53-year-old Marion man was accused of raping an employee at work, deputies said. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said Maximiliano Guardian-Queriapa was arrested after a woman who worked for him reported she was sexually assaulted on the job. On March 18, a Marion woman...

Location: Asheville, NC, Buncombe County, Hendersonville County, Haywood County. John Cowan Trio kicks off Asheville's April music scene at The Grey Eagle! Discover upcoming events & WNC's vibrant culture. #AshevilleMusic. A month of live music in Asheville kicks off tonight with the John Cowan Trio at The Grey Eagle, promising...

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