Employers join forces at career fair to boost local business hires post-Helene
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Employers gathered at the Valley Hope Church in Swannanoa on Thursday, Dec. 11, to take part in the Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber Foundation career fair. Around 10 employers in the Swannanoa, Black Mountain and Asheville communities participated, ranging from transportation to nonprofits,...
Costco would bring 300 jobs, millions in sales tax revenue to Asheville: councilmember
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Members of the Asheville City Council met with Costco's team this week to discuss the potential opening of a location in Asheville. The discussions focused on jobs, traffic, wages and community impact. Costco representatives shared that they typically hire around 300 employees. Councilmember...
Pet Pals: Jason
(WLOS) — Meet Jason!. He is ten years old, making him a senior cat. Jason is a total lovebug who loves to cuddle. He is FIV positive, which is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. This compromises his immune system so he is vulnerable to other infections, but with the right care and environment, he can live a very long...
Asheville City Manager Announces Interim Police Chief
Chief Jackie Stepp is committed to public service and safety. Asheville City Manager Debra Campbell has named Deputy Jackie Stepp as Interim Police Chief, effective November 21, 2025. Chief Stepp has served the Asheville community with the Asheville Police Department (APD) for 20 years. Stepp has served as a deputy...
Carolina Moment: Man creates devices to ‘amp’ up musician inspiration
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Not far removed from downtown Asheville, there’s a small shed in the backyard of a home. You can’t really see it from the street. A tall fence was built, not necessarily for privacy, but more to keep the energetic dogs that roam the back yard from getting loose and running all over the...
Asheville City Council Approves Recovery Funding and Debris Removal After Tropical Storm Helene
At its recent meeting, the Asheville City Council approved measures to support recovery after Tropical Storm Helene. The council focused on disaster recovery management and funding for debris removal. These steps aim to keep recovery projects moving forward.
For Helene survivors, a stalled federal buyout program could spell financial trouble
Mary Lynn Manns’ two-bedroom home sits on a tranquil patch of land near the Swannanoa River. When she moved in a decade ago, she expected to live the rest of her life in the house. Then, Hurricane Helene caused the river to swell nearly 30 feet high, flooding the foundation. Since then, Manns, along with many of her...
Shop Local: Haywood County’s small businesses offer a variety of holiday gifts
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — It's less than two weeks until Christmas, and holiday shopping is ramping up. As shoppers work to cross loved ones off their lists, what better way to do so than to visit local businesses? This week, News 13 is featuring local businesses in Haywood County.
‘We’re finally home’: New house brings hope for Black Mountain couple after Helene
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Families across western North Carolina are still rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Helene, and support is available through a state program. Renew NC's Hurricane Helene Recovery Program helps with repairing or rebuilding damaged homes across the region. News 13’s Itinease McMiller...
Historic Biltmore Village property, formerly the Village Wayside Grille, sold after Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The former Village Wayside Bar & Grille property in Biltmore Village, originally built as the Southern Railway Depot in 1900, has been sold. The 2,826-square-foot property, located at 30 Lodge Street, suffered damage from floodwaters during Hurricane Helene. A Facebook post from a local...

















