Body cam, crime scene evidence shown in Asheville murder trial
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Testimony in the Buncombe County murder trial of a man accused of killing his infant daughter focused Thursday on search warrants, body camera footage and possible blood evidence. Nickolas Shane Stephenson, 37, is charged with first-degree murder and intentional child abuse causing...
Buncombe County to honor workers for Helene response
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Buncombe County will delay opening most government offices Wednesday morning to allow employees time to be recognized for their work during Tropical Storm Helene. County offices will open at 10 a.m. Sept. 24, with libraries opening an hour later at 11 a.m., following a breakfast...
Asheville moves forward with Azalea Park rebuild after Hurricane Helene’s devastation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Progress is underway to rebuild Azalea Park. The area sustained heavy damage from Hurricane Helene, leaving the park still closed a year later. Most recently, the Asheville City Council approved the architect to redesign the park. The city told News 13 that it plans to...
WNC residents discuss the art of relic hunting, post-Helene
Seven years ago on our Bull Creek Valley property, my husband and I discovered our first relic: a 1957 Ford F-600, a classic old farm truck, smushed into the creekside and left for junk. As we continued cleaning up the land, we slowly built a small collection of objects and rusty tin cans we’d found, savoring the...
Together, forever: The story of NC’s Hensley twins, WWII heroes
The opinions expressed in this piece are solely the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carolina Journal or its publisher. During World War II, tyranny and destruction swept over continents, threatening the very foundations of our freedom. In the face of such danger, communities across North Carolina...
Strangeville: The skeletons of Chestnut Street
EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the legends, folklore, and unexplained history of Western North Carolina. From Cherokee mythology and Appalachian ghost stories to Bigfoot sightings and UFO encounters, the Blue Ridge Mountains have long been a hotspot for the strange and mysterious. Join us as we dig into the...
10 Legendary Donut Shops In North Carolina That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Want to find legendary donut shops in North Carolina worth driving for?. These 10 amazing places offer incredible flavors and unforgettable experiences!. 1. Hole Doughnuts (Asheville) This charming white building on Haywood Road looks like something from a dream. The red window frames give it a cozy cottage feel...
Hurricane Helene Changed These Mountains Forever
17% of the trees in Buncombe County were lost during the storm. Hurricane Helene tore through the Blue Ridge, flattening forests, ripping up roots and stripping mountain slopes bare. With the canopy gone, invasive species are rushing in, threatening one of the most diverse ecosystems in the United States. Scientists...
Firefighters extinguish fire at unoccupied mobile home in Leicester
LEICESTER, N.C. (WLOS) — A vacant mobile home in Leicester that was reportedly set to be demolished on Sept. 10 was demolished a day earlier by fire, according to the Leicester Fire Department. At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 9, Leicester Fire Department received a call for a possible...
Asheville 9/11 remembrance ceremony honors unity, sacrifice of first responders
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Asheville Fire Department held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday morning to honor the thousands of lives taken 24 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. The remembrance event featured opening remarks by Fire Chief Mike Cayse, a moment of silence, the ringing of bells, and...
