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HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Cheryl and Peter Stippich had recently found a large, intricate nest at a shed they have in the woods on their property in Henderson County, and they weren't sure exactly who the creators were. They took to social media to find out. "I had...

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A local farmer and florist is turning heartbreak into a new beginning after Helene destroyed her storefront. Now - Carolina Flowers is finding fresh roots in Henderson County. "It really is kind of a dream farm for us and we think it can serve...

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A nonprofit, Help A Vet Shine, dedicated to supporting veterans needs your assistance. There's a benefit that's raising funds for not only veterans, but also first responders and storm survivors across western North Carolina. This event is at T Birds in Weaverville and provides a...

ASHEVILLE — In a convention center ballroom full of elected officials, government workers and nonprofit advocates who have spent the past year rebuilding from Hurricane Helene, the exhaustion is palpable. So is the optimism. “I hope that 10 years from now … we’ll think about Helene as the rebirth, the new birth, of...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Ministry organizers in Asheville and across North America will be wrapping up an event on Friday afternoon called "Conversations on a Bench". For the event, Ministry organizers stayed up all night, spending 24 hours having conversations about homelessness. The event kicked off Thursday, Oct....

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office issued a reminder to residents about the severity of illegal dumping on Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said that in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, there have been increased reports of unauthorized dumping along rural roadsides, wooded areas...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Buncombe County Solid Waste director, Dane Pedersen, has provided a nine-month FCC update to the Buncombe County Commissioners. The county's garbage and recycling service has more than 57,000 customers per week. Averaging 45 to 52 new customers weekly since starting back in January.

CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — An organization that advocates for local governments across the state has set its sights on the town of Canton. The North Carolina League of Municipalities (LOM) plans to play a key role in securing grant funds for the town to recover from damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A massive wave of migrating birds filled the night skies over Western North Carolina on Wednesday, with radar estimates showing record-breaking movement across the country. According to BirdCast, which tracks real-time bird migration using NEXRAD Doppler radar, about 1.25 billion birds...

North Carolina’s food scene is brimming with bold global flavors, and few cuisines capture the perfect balance of heat, freshness, and comfort like Thai food. Across the state, chefs are blending traditional recipes with Southern hospitality, creating dishes that are both fiery and soothing. From cozy noodle houses...