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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — With the temperatures dropping, Code Purple shelters will be open in Asheville on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, according to an Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care press release. There will be two women's shelters:. Safe Shelter - located at 27 Balm Grove. Transit route: W2,...

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — For 44 years, Western Carolina Rescue Ministries has served the homeless community and those struggling with addiction throughout the mountains. The faith-based organization has provided countless nights of shelter and meals, as well as clothing and recovery programs, to those in need. While...

In a recent post on Reddit, a user from Asheville shared a distressing situation involving their manager's inappropriate behavior at work. The user, who has a background in accounting, case management, and education, is seeking a new job that pays between $22 and $25 per hour. They are desperate to escape the abusive...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - A beer company in Asheville announced that it will be closing at the end of the year. Terra Nova Beer Company said that it has faced challenges that make it no longer sustainable to keep its doors open or its kitchens operational. The beer company...

In what has become an annual holiday tradition, American Folk Art & Framing (AFA) presents smaller works this month that are perfect to adorn trees and decorate the home with a “funky folk art” seasonal vibe, incorporating lots of color and whimsy. “These unique adornments just can’t be found anywhere else,” says...

This December, Asheville Gallery of Art invites visitors to reflect on joy in its newest exhibition, Happiness Is…, on view Monday, December 1, through Wednesday, December 31. The show brings together a vibrant array of works expressing delight, nostalgia and the magic of everyday moments, from luminous landscapes to...

ASHEVILLE, NC. (WLOS) — The Biltmore Estate reports visitor numbers are nearly back to normal, more than a year after Hurricane Helene. October numbers started to show the trend. Biltmore Estate officials expect November and December visitor numbers to be off by only 10% compared to 2023, the year...

The City of Asheville is seeking public input on two riverfront recovery projects. These are the French Broad Riverfront Parks Project and the Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Project. Both projects address damage from Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024. The storm caused flooding and affected over 200 acres of...

After Helene, Asheville residents discussed their response and recovery efforts. City staff interviewed people from eight neighborhoods and recorded their experiences in case study videos. The videos show how community relationships helped during recovery.

This story has been updated with a clarification and correction to state "failure to maintain decorum ." ASHEVILLE - City Manager Debra Campbell sent a memo to City Council in early November outlining a series of incidents related to a Planning and Zoning Commissioner who is described as "combative," exhibiting a...