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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is working with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office to find the perpetrator of a fatal Aug. 3 hit-and-run in Hendersonville. Jerry Fisher, 60, of Marshall, was struck by an unidentified driver as he crossed U.S. 25 on foot Aug. 3 at around 10 p.m., Highway Patrol Sgt....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An 11-page Mission Hospital deficiency report investigating a 54-year-old male patient’s death shows the patient died from cardiac arrest in a waiting room bathroom after being left unattended for 29 minutes. The report by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS),...

Cantina Louie has earned high praise from Asheville diners, taking home Gold in the 2024 Best of Asheville awards for Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Margaritas and Best Tacos. The South Asheville restaurant is known for its colorful, Día de los Muertos atmosphere, a style inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead, a...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — “WEAPONS” (2025, 129 min., directed by Zach Cregger) There are a couple ways to read “Weapons,” the fantastic, novelistic new horror film from “Barbarian” director Zach Cregger. The first is by its astute metaphor. Archer and an AR-15 Written...

Buncombe County has received reports that some residents have been receiving calls with an 828-250 prefix regarding Medicaid Part A & B. These calls are not from Buncombe County Health & Human Services. Potential scammers may sometimes spoof numbers to make it appear a phone call is coming from a...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As kids head back to school, health is at the top of parents' minds. There are a number of benefits to physical activity, including improved mood, sleep, concentration, muscle and bone strength. However, the recommendations for staying active vary depending on age. The Centers for...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Today, Asheville families lined up near downtown to receive free school supplies at a giveaway organized by the AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Community Center. The event followed a similar giveaway by Eblen Charities, which distributed "Ingles Tools for Schools" supplies. The supplies...

ASHEVILLE - Two more lawsuits were filed against Christ School and a teen driver, accusing both of negligence in a high-speed crash that killed two high school passengers. Abigail Robinson and the family of Sophie Gordon filed separate lawsuits on July 29 and July 25, respectively, in Mecklenburg County Superior...

Asheville Watchdog’s lawsuit alleging the city of Asheville violated North Carolina’s open meetings laws can proceed, a judge has ruled. Judge Robert Ervin filed a brief order Aug. 8 affirming that The Watchdog and fellow plaintiff Sunshine Request, an Asheville-based public interest project that publishes results of...