Plans for Asheville Costco submitted to Technical Review Committee
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Developers have filed for a conditional zoning permit and submitted a concept plan to Asheville officials for a proposed Costco development in the Enka community. Documents were filed with the city of Asheville's Technical Review Committee on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The submission included...
University of Minnesota climate literacy workshop faces funding cuts amid federal changes
From the devastation of Hurricane Helene, to mining pollution on the Navajo Reservation, students are living with climate impacts and educators hoped to find tools to discuss it. The post University of Minnesota climate literacy workshop faces funding cuts amid federal changes appeared first on Sahan Journal .
Rock legend Pat Benatar to celebrate children’s book at Highland Brewing
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Rock legend Pat Benatar will be at Highland Brewing with her husband to celebrate their children's book. The book is called "My Grandma and Grandpa Rock". Tickets for the event are $30, which includes admission and a signed copy of the book. Doors open at...
Zella’s Deli reopens in Swannanoa, serving smiles and sandwiches nearly 1 year post-Helene
SWANNANOA, N.C. (WLOS) — Zella's Deli & Restaurant is serving sandwiches again, almost one year after the Swannanoa River ripped apart the restaurant along US-70. "It's about seeing people come back and, like, offer them a good plate of food at an affordable rate that people love and that makes them happy. That's...
‘Never forget’: 9/11 remembrance ceremonies across western North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Thursday marks 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans. Below is a list of ceremonies taking place across western North Carolina to honor the victims, survivors and first responders. Asheville. The Asheville Fire Department held a...
Madison Cawthorn arrested: Former U.S. representative booked in Florida
CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA (828newsNOW) — David Madison Cawthorn, the 30-year-old former U.S. representative for North Carolina’s 11th congressional district, encompassing Western North Carolina from Cherokee County to McDowell County, was arrested in Cape Coral, Florida earlier this week. Cawthorn was arrested by the Cape...
Officials looking for missing Georgia man after car found in western NC
CANTON, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office said it is assisting after a missing man out of Georgia’s car was found in Canton. Deputies said 26-year-old Conner Budd was last seen leaving his home in Banks County, Georgia on Friday, Sept. 5 around 1:30 p.m. driver his car. The car was located in...
FEMA OKs another $12.9M for Helene recovery
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — FEMA has approved an additional $12.9 million in reimbursement funds for 45 recovery projects tied to Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina. The latest allocation brings the state’s total recovery reimbursements to more than $161 million in the past two months, officials said Wednesday.
Slow process for property buyout program leaves Helene victims in financial limbo
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — More than 500 homeowners who lost their homes during Helene are signed up for the 75% federally funded and 25% state funded property buyback program called the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The program aims to reduce homeowners' risk nationwide by purchasing hazardous land to...
The No-Frills Restaurant In North Carolina Locals Swear Has The State’s Best French Toast
There’s a magical moment when you take that first bite of perfect French toast – the crisp, caramelized exterior giving way to a custardy center that melts in your mouth. That transcendent experience is exactly what awaits at Five Points Café in Asheville, where locals will tell you they’ve mastered the art of French...
