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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Walk through the doors of Rock Academy in Asheville and the sound of music immediately fills the building. Drums echo down the hallway, a bass line pulses in steady rhythm, and a young vocalist sings confidently over the band. But behind every chord and chorus is something even more powerful:...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Biltmore Estate is preparing for its opening night of "Luminere." It's a new outdoor evening light and sound experience outside the Biltmore House and throughout the historic gardens. It starts on Thursday, March 26, and runs select nights through mid-October. This is the first...

Much of the public conversation about the health of a community revolves around economics. We hear about development, tax revenue, job growth and rising property values. These factors matter, of course. A stable economy helps communities survive and grow. But if we measure the health of a community only by economic...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Runners laced up their shoes and hit the pavement for the New Belgium Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon. The race began in downtown Asheville, taking participants of all skill levels through historic neighborhoods and wrapping up at New Belgium Brewing in the River Arts District for a...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — March 20 is Habitat for Humanity's Valuation Day, in which they partner up with Brunk Auctions to evaluate people's personal items. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., several specialists looked over various items. The evaluation required a paid reservation, with the fees going to Asheville...

The Buncombe County Affordable Housing Subcommittee meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00–2:30 p.m. at 30 Valley Street. These meetings bring together community partners and the public to discuss housing affordability and make policy and funding recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

Town of Lake Lure -- Great News For the Town of Lake Lure! The Town Government shared the information on Social Media Friday!Dated March 29, 2026: Lak... Town of Lake Lure -- Great News For the Town of Lake Lure! The Town Government shared the information on Social Media Friday!Dated March 29, 2026: Lake Lure is on...

BOONE, N.C. — Nathan Medlin is the assistant principal at Mountain Heritage High School in Yancey County. It's his first year in the position and since January he has also been driving a bus. "Today was a live tornado drill, and we got very, very efficient at getting kids...

FAIRVIEW, N.C. (WLOS) — The Fairview Community Forest is now open to the public. As previously reported, Conserving Carolina purchased the land in January, in hopes of offering public access to 11 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Three miles of the 11-mile trail are now open for...

The Town of Montreat has approved a revised Sanitation Ordinance that now requires all residents to use bear-resistant trash containers (BRCs). The rule takes effect immediately, but residents have until October 1, 2026, to purchase or modify their containers to comply. The ordinance also updates rules for recycling,...