Henderson County Schools’ launch summer Meals on the Bus program
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Henderson County Public Schools is beginning its "Meals on the Bus" summer food program, helping to ensure local children have access to nutritious meals throughout the summer months. The program will run from Monday, June 1, to Wednesday, July 29, with no service on...
Storm chances return to Asheville before dry stretch takes hold
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Western North Carolina residents can expect another swing in temperatures this week, along with scattered showers and thunderstorms to start the workweek before a stretch of dry, warmer weather settles in. According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, temperatures w
Ramp closure, I-240 work to slow WNC drivers
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Drivers in Western North Carolina should plan for two separate traffic impacts beginning this week and continuing into late summer, according to state road officials. In Haywood County, a ramp from U.S. 23 Southbound to U.S. 276 will be fully closed for construction starting at...
U.S. News & World Report names these NC as best place to live in...
Several North Carolina cities are among the 250 best places to live in 2026-2027, according to a report from U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News ranked a total of 250 major U.S. cities for quality of life (27%), value index (28%), desirability (24%) and job market (21%). According to the 2026-2027 report from May 19, t
Torrential rain opens 12-foot hole beneath North Carolina highway as flash floods hit Helene...
The damage was especially severe in Henderson County.
Spotlight On: Echoes of the Forest
Hurricane Helene was responsible for unprecedented forest loss across our region. These forests are a vital part of Western North Carolina’s economy, ecology and identity. A new non-profit organization, Echoes of the Forest, seeks to transform this loss into something positive through public art installations known as
WNC family transforms Helene-ravaged property into community farm
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — A local family is transforming a Helene-ravaged property along the Swannanoa River into a thriving farm, creating a space focused on agriculture, community, and recovery. Mary Bulan and her family purchased the six-acre property just a few months ago. Before Helene, the land held...
People at Work: The woman behind Asheville’s greenways
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — People at Work: Asheville’s Greenway Champion Trades City Hall for New Adventures. For more than a decade, if a new greenway, sidewalk connection or trail project was taking shape in Asheville, chances are Lucy Crown had a hand in it. Now, after more than...
Bells ring for the first time since Helene at All Souls Episcopal Cathedral
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The All Souls Episcopal Cathedral celebrated a special occasion as the bells returned for the first time since Helene. As previously reported, Helene flooded the cathedral in 2024, causing damage inside the building. In September, church leaders announced plans to restore the cathedral. Dean of
Hiking the Fawn Lake Loop, Hooker Falls, and Triple Falls Trails in Dupont State...
Friday I participated in a Pilates class at the Y. It feels good to be active. It was a pretty day so I decided to drive a half an hour from Hendersonville, North Carolina to Dupont State Recreational Forest and hike a couple of trails. The first one was a 1.5 mile loop around Fawn Lake. The lake is small, but gorgeous
